Alternative to R8N85A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the R8N85A (R8N85A - Aruba 6000 48-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T Class 4 PoE with 4x SFP Ethernet Switch) against alternatives? Pro Disk Network stocks 12 similar parts that offer comparable performance at different price points. Each option below is in-stock, US-warehoused, and tested-and-certified before ship. Bulk pricing is available on quantities of 5+; B2B procurement can use Net 30 with PO.
About the R8N85A
| SKU | R8N85A |
|---|---|
| Product | R8N85A - Aruba 6000 48-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T Class 4 PoE with 4x SFP Ethernet Switch |
| Current price | $1,205.26 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View R8N85A › |
Alternatives to R8N85A
Each part below is currently in our US warehouse, ships same-day for orders before 2pm ET, and includes our 90-day warranty. SKUs link to the full product page with photos, datasheets and B2B quote form.
HP J9729-80099 Aruba 2920 Series 2920-48G PoE+ 44 x RJ-45 Ports PoE+ 10/100/1000Base-T + 4 x RJ-45 dual-personality Ports PoE+ Layer 3 Managed Rack-mountable Stackable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: J9729-80099
Price: $170.53
HP 1820-48G-POE+ OfficeConnect 1820 Series 1820-48G-PoE+ 24 x RJ-45 Ports PoE+ 10/100/1000Base-T + 24 x Rj-45 Ports + 4 x SFP Ports Layer 2 Managed Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: 1820-48G-POE+
Price: $524.21
HPE R8N85-61101 Aruba 6000 48-Ports PoE+ 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 GbE 4-Ports 1000Base-X SFP Managed 1U Rack-mountable Network Switch
SKU: R8N85-61101
Price: $1,686.32
HP JG237-61101-B ProCurve 5120 Series 5120-48G-PoE+ 44 x Ports PoE+ 10/100/1000Base-T + 4 x Ports PoE+ Dual-Personality RJ-45/SFP 2 x Expansion Slots Layer 3 Managed 1U Rack-Mountable Gigabit Ethernet
SKU: JG237-61101-B
Price: $145.26
HP JG237-61001-B ProCurve 5120 Series 5120-48G-PoE+ 44 x Ports PoE+ 10/100/1000Base-T + 4 x Ports PoE+ Dual-Personality RJ-45/SFP 2 x Expansion Slots Layer 3 Managed 1U Rack-Mountable Gigabit Ethernet
SKU: JG237-61001-B
Price: $145.26
J9473-61201 - HP ProCurve 3500-48-PoE, 44-Ports 10/100Base-T PoE, 4-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T PoE, 4 x 1000Base-X SFP (mini-GBIC) Slots Managed Switch
SKU: J9473-61201
Price: $534.74
J9473A - HP ProCurve 3500-48-PoE, 44-Ports 10/100Base-T PoE, 4-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T PoE, 4 x 1000Base-X SFP (mini-GBIC) Slots Managed Switch
SKU: J9473A
Price: $534.74
J9473-61001 - HP ProCurve 3500-48-PoE, 44-Ports 10/100Base-T PoE, 4-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T PoE, 4 x 1000Base-X SFP (mini-GBIC) Slots Managed Switch
SKU: J9473-61001
Price: $534.74
J9473-61301 - HP ProCurve 3500-48-PoE, 44-Ports 10/100Base-T PoE, 4-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T PoE, 4 x 1000Base-X SFP (mini-GBIC) Slots Managed Switch
SKU: J9473-61301
Price: $534.74
HP J9473A#ABB ProCurve 3500-48-PoE, 44-Ports 10/100Base-T PoE, 4-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T PoE, 4 x 1000Base-X SFP (mini-GBIC) Slots Managed Switch
SKU: J9473A-ABB
Price: $712.64
How we pick alternatives
Every recommendation above was selected using these criteria:
- Spec parity — capacity, speed, port count, and form factor matched within a 10% tolerance
- Price spread — alternatives shown across the price range, so you can pick on budget
- Brand mix — both OEM-equivalent and trusted aftermarket, all certified
- Reliability data — preferred parts have failure rates below 1% in our 18-month return tracking
- In stock today — shipping today, not 4-6 weeks from now
Want a side-by-side spec comparison?
We can prepare a written comparison covering throughput, power draw, form factor and validated compatibility. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com or call +1 (407) 205-8454 — most quotes ship within 4 business hours.