HPE S6X56A | Aruba CW 2150 8-Port Gigabit + 2x SFP + 2x SFP+ 10G Switch
HPE S6X56A | Aruba CW 2150 8-Port Gigabit + 2x SFP + 2x SFP+ 10G Switch
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SKU:S6X56A
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Description
Description
The dual SFP+ ports provide future-ready 10G uplink capacity to aggregate switches or fibre infrastructure, while the standard SFP ports offer 1G fibre flexibility. Compatible with HPE Aruba Central for cloud-managed visibility and configuration, the CW 2150 integrates cleanly into Aruba-managed networks.
Features
Features
- 8 x Gigabit RJ45 ports for high-speed edge device connectivity
- 2 x 1G SFP ports for flexible fibre or copper SFP uplinks
- 2 x 1G/10G SFP+ ports for future-ready high-speed uplinks
- Part of the Aruba CW portfolio — compatible with Aruba Central cloud management
- Compact design suited to small office, branch, and retail deployments
- Supports standard L2 switching features including VLANs and QoS
- Simple integration into existing Aruba-managed network environments
Warranty
Warranty
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) offers a standard limited hardware warranty on its products, with coverage periods varying by product line. For instance, HPE ProLiant servers typically come with a 1 to 3-year limited warranty, while other products may have different durations.
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All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.
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Technical Specifications
FAQs
Technical Specifications
- 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) copper ports
- 2 x 1G SFP fibre uplink ports
- 2 x 1G/10G SFP+ uplink ports
- Total port count: 12 (8 copper + 4 fibre/SFP)
- Non-blocking switching architecture
- Designed for Aruba CW (Central-managed) portfolio
- Compact form factor suitable for small office / branch deployment
FAQs
Q: What is the HPE S6X56A (CW 2150) designed for?
A: The CW 2150 is designed for small office, branch, and retail edge deployments requiring Gigabit access switching with flexible 1G and 10G fibre uplinks, managed through the Aruba Central cloud platform.
Q: Does the CW 2150 support PoE?
A: Based on available product data, the CW 2150 (S6X56A) does not include PoE functionality. It is a standard Layer 2 Gigabit switch. If PoE is required, consider other models in the Aruba CW 2150 family.
Q: Can I manage the CW 2150 through Aruba Central?
A: Yes, the Aruba CW series is designed for integration with HPE Aruba Central, enabling cloud-based configuration, monitoring, and management — ideal for distributed or multi-site deployments.
Q: What do the SFP+ ports support?
A: The two SFP+ ports support both 1G and 10G speeds, providing flexible and future-ready uplink options to aggregation switches or fibre backbone infrastructure.
Q: Can I purchase the HPE S6X56A in Australia?
A: Yes. The HPE S6X56A is available through iptrading.com.au, a trusted Australian B2B IT hardware reseller serving IT professionals and businesses across Australia.
Q: Is the CW 2150 suitable for a small business network?
A: Absolutely. With 8 Gigabit copper ports and dual 10G SFP+ uplinks in a compact form factor, the CW 2150 is well-suited for small business, branch office, or retail environments needing reliable switching with uplink headroom.
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