HPE Networking CW 2050 Switch Series is designed to empower your business with next-level connectivity. Whether you run a small or medium-sized business, or manage branch offices, the CW 2050 series offers seamless, secure, and high-performance networking without the complexity or high cost. This fully managed, stackable switch features advanced HPE Smart Rate 1G/2.5G ports and high-power PoE to support a wide range of devices, from computers to IP phones and wireless access points. With intuitive management through a web GUI and the CW dashboard, setting up and monitoring your network is simple even for non-IT experts. For more advanced needs, the CW 2050 series integrates easily using CLI, SNMP, or REST API, ensuring compatibility with your existing systems. Choose the CW 2050 series for a reliable, scalable, and affordable solution that grows with your business.
What's new
- Fully managed, stackable Layer 2 switch series with 24 and 48port nonPoE and PoE models, supporting IRF stacking with up to two switches
- Four dedicated 1G/2.5G SFP uplink ports
- 24port nonPoE model includes four HPE Smart Rate 1G/2.5G ports; 24port PoE model includes four PoE++ 1G/2.5G ports delivering up to 100W per port
- Powerful PoE provides up to 420W (35W per port) to support APs, IP phones, surveillance cameras, door locks, and other IoT devices
- Fanless design on the 24port nonPoE model for acoustically sensitive environments
- Flexible, simplified management with default Web GUI, SmartMC management dashboard, CLI, SNMP, and REST API for integration with customer dashboards |
Features | Enterprise class-reliable performance
The CW2050 series includes four models with 24 and 48 access ports and four builtin 1G/2.5G SFP uplinks for nonblocking performance. The 24port nonPoE model includes four HPE Smart Rate 1G/2.5G ports, and the 24port PoE model includes four PoE++ 1G/2.5G ports delivering up to 100W per port.
It supports up to 116Gbps switching capacity and up to 86Mpps performance.
Two switch Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) stacking simplifies network management and provides high availability with uninterrupted Layer2 switching and Layer3 forwarding.
It supports Layer3 static routing and IPv6.
With industry leading 6kV service port surge protection technology, the HPE Networking CW2050 Switch Series helps reduce surge strike risks in demanding environments such as construction sites.
Powerful PoE options for WiFi7 APs and demanding IoT devices
The 24port and 48port PoE models provide power budgets of 420W and 410W, respectively, at 35W per port, supporting WiFi7 APs, IP cameras, video phones, and other devices without the need for separate power adapters or cabling.
The 24port model includes four PoE++ ports delivering up to 100W per port for added flexibility and investment protection.
Simple and flexible management
The HPE Networking CW2050 Switch Series includes a default Web GUI and can be managed alongside other CW switches with an embedded webbased dashboard designed to simplify deployment and centralize management.
- Ethernet Switch supports network continuity by maintaining data transmission during operation
- Features 48 networking ports to support deployment of larger wired network configurations across connected devices
- Gigabit Ethernet ports support higher network data rates than standard Ethernet connections
- Layer 2 support enables structured switching operation while maintaining convenience across business network environments
- Managed capability enables configuration and monitoring functions that support structured network operation
- Twisted pair cable support enables cost?efficient network connections for data transmission across distances
- Built?in power supply supports internal components by providing required operating voltage
- Allows connection between separate networks to support infrastructure flexibility and structured traffic distribution
- Stack port supports data communication between stacked devices within a network configuration
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Power & Battery | |
|---|---|
| PoE Budget | 410 W |
| Input Voltage | 230 V AC |
| Maximum Operating Power Consumption | 25 W |
| Power Source | AC |
| Networking & Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Switching Capacity | 14.50 GB/s |
| Network Technology | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Layer Supported | 2 |
| Ethernet Port | |
|---|---|
| Network (RJ-45) | Yes |
| Total Number of Network Ports | 48 |
| PoE (RJ-45) Port | Yes |
| Uplink Port | Yes |
| Appearance | |
|---|---|
| Color | Not Specified |
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| High Availability Supported | Yes |
| Manageable | Yes |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 320 MB/s |
| Frequency | 63 Hz |
| Manufacturer | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Expansion Slots | |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Expansion Slots | 4 |
| Expansion Slot Type | SFP |
| Number of SFP Slots | 4 |
| Misc Ports | |
|---|---|
| Stack Port | Yes |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 1 x RJ-45 Console Port |
| Printer/Scanner/Fax Specs | |
|---|---|
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Brand | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| UPC/GTIN | 190017823614 |
| MPN | S6X71A#ABA |
| Unit Count | 1 Units |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
| Return Policy | This product is eligible for 30-day returns. See our return policy for details. |







