The HPE Networking CW 2050 Switch Series is the next-generation Layer 2 access switch purpose-built for small and medium-sized businesses and branch offices. Fully managed and stackable, and equipped with 1G/2.5G HPE Smart Rate and high-power PoE ports, the CW 2050 series delivers performance, reliability, and simplicity to meet SMB connectivity needs at an affordable price.

Maximize your HPE Networking CW 2050 Switch Series | What's New

• 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

Enterprise class-reliable performance

• The CW 2050 series includes four models with 24 and 48 access ports and four built-in 1G/2.5G SFP uplinks for non-blocking performance. The 24-port non-PoE model includes four HPE Smart Rate 1G/2.5G ports, and the 24-port PoE model includes four PoE++ 1G/2.5G ports delivering up to 100 W per port.
• It supports up to 116 Gbps switching capacity and up to 86 Mpps performance.
• Two-switch Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) stacking simplifies network management and provides high availability with uninterrupted Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 forwarding.
• It supports Layer 3 static routing and IPv6.
• With industry-leading 6 kV service-port surge-protection technology, the HPE Networking CW 2050 Switch Series helps reduce surge-strike risks in demanding environments such as construction sites.

Powerful PoE options for Wi-Fi 7 APs and demanding IoT devices

• The 24-port and 48-port PoE models provide power budgets of 420 W and 410 W, respectively, at 35 W per port, supporting Wi-Fi 7 APs, IP cameras, video phones, and other devices without the need for separate power adapters or cabling.
• The 24-port model includes four PoE++ ports delivering up to 100 W per port for added flexibility and investment protection.