HPE Aruba Networking CW 2050 48G 4SFP+ Switch

The HPE Aruba Networking CW 2050 48G 4SFP+ Switch (S6X70A) is a high-performance, cost-effective managed switch designed for small to medium-sized businesses and enterprise edge deployments. With 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and 4 10GbE SFP+ uplinks, it delivers robust connectivity and power for modern networks.

Advantages

This switch offers a powerful combination of Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 features, including static and dynamic routing (RIP, OSPF), ensuring flexible network segmentation and efficient traffic management. The 370W PoE+ budget supports power-hungry devices such as IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones. Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) allows stacking up to 8 units for simplified management and scalability. Advanced security features like ACLs, DHCP snooping, and ARP protection safeguard your network.

Suitable for

• Small to medium businesses requiring a reliable, feature-rich access layer switch
• Enterprise edge deployments needing PoE+ for IoT devices
• Networks requiring high-density Gigabit Ethernet with 10GbE uplinks
• Organizations seeking cloud-managed or on-premises management flexibility

Key specifications

• 48x 1GbE PoE+ (Class 4) ports
• 4x 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports
• PoE Power Budget: 370W
• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
• Throughput: 130.9 Mpps
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 support (Static, RIP, OSPF)
• Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacking up to 8 units
• Management: Aruba Central (Cloud), Web GUI, CLI, SNMP
• Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
• Dual Core ARM Cortex A9 @ 1.016 GHz processor
• 8 GB DDR4 system memory, 16 GB eMMC flash
• MAC Address Table: 32,768 entries
• VLAN Support: 2048 VLANs
• Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9198 bytes
• Internal fixed power supply, fixed non-hot-swappable fan
• Latency (1Gbps): 1.9 µSec

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this switch with HPE Aruba Networking SFP+ transceivers and use Aruba Central for cloud-based management. Ensure adequate ventilation in the rack for the fixed fan.