Replacement for R8N86A: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the R8N86A (R8N86A - Aruba 6000 48-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T with 4x SFP Ethernet Switch)? Pro Disk Network ships drop-in replacements and equivalent modern parts from US inventory. Every alternate below is in-stock today with same-day shipping for orders placed before 2pm ET. If your unit is still under warranty, contact our engineering team — we offer cross-shipping for B2B customers on Net 30 terms.
About the R8N86A
| SKU | R8N86A |
|---|---|
| Product | R8N86A - Aruba 6000 48-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T with 4x SFP Ethernet Switch |
| Current price | $984.21 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View R8N86A › |
Drop-in replacements for R8N86A
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.
HPE R8N86-61001 Aruba 6000 48G 48-Ports 1000Base-T 4-Ports 1GbE SFP 1U Rack-mountable Layer 3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: R8N86-61001
Price: $842.11
HPE R8N86A#ABA Aruba 6000 48G 48-Ports 1000Base-T 4-Ports 1GbE SFP 1U Rack-mountable Layer 3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: R8N86A#ABA
Price: $984.21
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
R8N85A - Aruba 6000 48-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T Class 4 PoE with 4x SFP Ethernet Switch
SKU: R8N85A
Price: $1,205.26
HP R8N85A#ABA Aruba 6000 48G PoE 48 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 4 x SFP Layer-3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: R8N85A-ABA
Price: $2,988.63
HPE JL808-61101 Aruba Instant ON 1960-48G-2XGT-2SFP+ 48-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T 2-Ports 10GbE SFP+ 2-Ports 10GBase-T Layer3 Managed Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: JL808-61101
Price: $1,073.68
HPE JL808-61001 Aruba Instant ON 1960-48G-2XGT-2SFP+ 48-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T 2-Ports 10GbE SFP+ 2-Ports 10GBase-T Layer 2 Managed Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: JL808-61001
Price: $1,073.68
HPE JL809-61001 Aruba Instant On 1960 48-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T PoE (CL4 and CL6) 2-Ports 10GbE SFP+ 2-Ports 10GBase-T Layer 2 Managed Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: JL809-61001
Price: $1,955.79
0P489K - Dell PowerConnect 3524P 24 x Ports 10/100Base-T PoE + 2 x Ports Shared SFP + 2 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T Fast Ethernet Manageable Stackable Ethernet Switch
SKU: 0P489K
Price: $480.21
P489K - Dell PowerConnect 3524P 24 x Ports 10/100Base-T PoE + 2 x Ports Shared SFP + 2 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T Fast Ethernet Manageable Stackable Ethernet Switch
SKU: P489K
Price: $480.21
How we pick replacements
Every recommendation above was selected using these criteria:
- Drop-in compatibility — same form factor (2.5"/3.5", PCIe slot, SFP port, etc.), so it fits the original chassis without modification
- Equivalent or better performance — matched on RPM/IOPS/speed/throughput, never downgraded
- Same-brand-preferred — we list the OEM-equivalent first when available, then trusted aftermarket
- Warranty coverage — 90-day Pro Disk warranty on every part, with 1-year option for B2B
- In stock today — never recommend a part that is on backorder
Need help confirming compatibility?
Our engineers validate every replacement against your specific server, switch, or chassis model before shipment. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your platform model (e.g., Dell PowerEdge R740, HP DL380 Gen10, Cisco Catalyst 9300) and we will confirm the exact part number that drops into your hardware.