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 is new supporting point:
Fully managed, stackable Layer 2 switch series with 24‑ and 48‑port non‑PoE and PoE models, supporting IRF stacking with up to two switches
Four dedicated 1G/2.5G SFP uplink ports
24‑port non‑PoE model includes four HPE Smart Rate 1G/2.5G ports; 24‑port PoE model includes four PoE++ 1G/2.5G ports delivering up to 100 W per port
Powerful PoE provides up to 420 W (35 W per port) to support APs, IP phones, surveillance cameras, door locks, and other IoT devices
Fanless design on the 24‑port non‑PoE 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
| Management features | |
|---|---|
| Switch type | Managed |
| Web-based management | Yes |
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity | 48 |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantity | 48 |
| SFP module slots quantity | 4 |
| Fiber ports quantity | 4 |
| Fiber optic connector | SFP |
| Console port | RJ-45 |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| 10G support | No |
| Optical fiber | |
|---|---|
| Fiber ethernet cabling technology | 1000BASE-X |
| Switching optical modules type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Data transmission | |
|---|---|
| Switching capacity | 116 Gbit/s |
| Throughput | 116 Gbit/s |
| Forwarding rate | 86.3 Mpps |
| Latency (1 Gbps) | 5 µs |
| Packet buffer memory | 1 MB |
| Security | |
|---|---|
| Security algorithms | SNMP |
| Protocols | |
|---|---|
| Management protocols | Web GUI; CLI; SmartMC; IMC; AirWave; SNMP; RestAPI |
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Stackable | Yes |
| Product colour | Black |
| Number of fans | 2 fan(s) |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | ARM |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 1250 MHz |
| Memory type | Flash |
| Internal memory | 256 MB |
| Flash memory | 256 MB |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Power source | AC |
| Power supply included | Yes |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Input voltage | 100 - 240 (rated); 90 - 264 (max) |
| Power consumption (typical) | 25 W |
| Power consumption note | 25W, AC |
| Power supply note | Internal, 90V–264V AC |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | |
|---|---|
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Yes |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) type supported | PoE+ |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantity | 48 |
| Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) ports quantity | 48 |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) power per port | 35 W |
| Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget | 410 W |
| Operational conditions | |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | -5 - 45 °C |
| Heat dissipation | 1020 BTU/h |
| Weight & dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Width | 384 mm |
| Depth | 558 mm |
| Height | 134.9 mm |
| Weight | 5.5 kg |
| Other features | |
|---|---|
| Latency | 1 GE: ≤5μs (64 byte LIFO) |
| Fan | 2 |
| Performance management | Web GUI Command Line Interface (CLI) Smart Management Center (SmartMC) HPE Intelligence Management Center (IMC) HPE Networking Management Software (AirWave) SNMP RestAPI |
| Memory and processor | CPU: Single-core Arm 1.25 GHz Flash: 256 MB Packet buffer: 1 MB |
| Weight (imperial) | 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs) |
| I/O ports | 48x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports 4x 1G/2.5G BASE-X SFP ports 1x RJ-45 console port |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial) | 384 x 558 x 134.9 mm (15.1 x 22 x 5.31") |
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Brand New Products: All our Brand New products come with Manufaturer warranty. These can vary in length and it's important to check with the manufaturer of the product what warranty they provide and what is covered.
Used Products: All our used products come with 1 years warranty provided by us and some products may have manufaturer warranty.
Refurbished Products: With our refurbished products, we offer a free 3-month warranty which covers all software and hardware issues, that have not been influenced by the customer. There is also Manufactured Refurbished products which they will specify how long their warranty is.
Custom Gaming PCs: All our Custom PCs by default come with 3 years warranty. This includes parts and labour. You can also upgrade to 5 years warranty. Our warranty includes all hardware issues relating to the machine. If there is any faults, we will attempt to solve this remotely and if needed get the PC collected and back to base for repair.
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