HPE S6X69A | CW 2050 28-Port Managed Switch, 4x Smart Rate 2.5G, 4x SFP, Fanless, 20x GbE

The HPE Networking CW 2050 is a fully managed, fanless Layer 2/3 access switch purpose-built for SMB and branch office environments where silent operation matters. Delivering 80 Gbps switching capacity across 20 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 4 Smart Rate 1/2.5GbE ports, and 4 SFP 1G/2.5G uplinks, it provides non-blocking, multi-gig performance in a compact, quiet form factor. IRF stacking supports up to two switches for simplified management and resilience.

Running HPE's FlexNetwork Comware OS, the CW 2050 supports Layer 3 static routing, IPv6, granular ACLs, 802.1X authentication, SSHv2/SSL/SNMPv3 encrypted access, and Secure Boot. Industry-leading 6 kV surge protection adds durability in demanding deployments. Managed via CLI, SNMP, REST API, or HPE IMC, it suits IT teams seeking enterprise-grade capability without complexity. Visit iptrading.com.au to secure your order — enterprise-grade hardware with expert support.

- Fanless design eliminates fan noise — ideal for open-plan offices, classrooms, and noise-sensitive environments
- Two-switch Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) stacking for high availability and unified management
- Smart Rate 1G/2.5GbE ports deliver multi-gig uplink bandwidth to APs and workstations over existing Cat5e/6 cabling
- Layer 3 static routing and full IPv6 support for flexible, future-ready network design
- Web GUI and embedded CW Dashboard for zero-touch-style simplified deployment
- Full management stack: CLI, SNMP, REST API, and HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC)
- Granular ACLs (IPv4/IPv6, VLAN, and port-based) for precise traffic control
- Multi-factor authentication: 802.1X, MAC-based, Web auth, RADIUS, and TACACS+
- Encrypted management access via SSHv2, SSL, SNMPv3, and TLS
- Secure Boot prevents unauthorised firmware execution at startup
- Threat mitigation: DoS protection, ARP/DHCP snooping, ICMP throttling, and port security
- Private VLANs for granular user-to-user traffic isolation
- Industry-leading 6 kV surge protection for demanding or electrically noisy environments
- Ingress/egress port mirroring and Virtual Cable Testing (VCT) for proactive fault diagnosis

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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