HPE CW 2150 16-Port Layer 3 PoE+ Switch with 4 SFP+ Uplinks, 248W, S6X55A#ABA

HPE CW 2150 16p 10M/100M/1G PoE+ 4p SFP+ 1G/10G 248W Switch

The HPE Networking CW 2150 16-port PoE+ Switch, part number S6X55A#ABA, delivers secure, managed connectivity for small and medium-sized businesses, branch offices, and growing wired networks. This Layer 3 switch combines 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet access ports with four 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks, providing flexible connectivity for users, access points, security devices, servers, and network aggregation. Its nonblocking switching architecture supports dependable traffic handling, while Layer 3 capabilities help organize and route network traffic without requiring major changes to the existing infrastructure.

Enterprise-class performance and PoE+

With up to 176 Gbps of switching capacity and up to 131 Mpps forwarding performance across the CW 2150 series, the HPE switch supports demanding business applications and high-density device deployments. The integrated 248W Class 4 PoE+ budget supplies power and data over compatible Ethernet cabling, helping simplify installation for phones, wireless access points, surveillance cameras, and other powered devices. Fast PoE enables connected equipment to receive power shortly after startup, while Perpetual PoE helps maintain power during a power-source reboot. PoE Watchdog can automatically remove power from an inactive connected device.

Security and resilient network management

HPE CW 2150 security features include secure boot, granular IPv4 and IPv6 access control lists, VLAN and port-based policies, 802.1X authentication, MAC and Web authentication, RADIUS, TACACS+, Guest VLAN support, and identity-driven access controls. SSHv2, SSL, SNMPv3, and TLS provide encrypted management access, while role-based privileges and audit logging support operational accountability. ARP and DHCP protection, port security, source-port filtering, ICMP throttling, and Control Plane Policing help reduce exposure to common network threats.

Administrators can manage the S6X55A#ABA through a Web GUI or industry-standard command-line interface. Built-in dashboard capabilities, IRF stacking support for up to nine units, REST APIs, SNMP management, HPE Intelligent Management Center, and HPE Networking Management Software provide flexible deployment and monitoring options. The switch also supports QoS, IPv6, RIP, and OSPF, with an energy-efficient design that helps reduce power consumption. Backed by HPE's lifetime limited warranty, the CW 2150 provides a scalable foundation for secure, reliable business networking.

Features:

• Layer 3 switching supports reliable connectivity and structured traffic management
• 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports connect users and network devices across an existing wired infrastructure
• Four 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks provide flexible high-speed connections for aggregation and network expansion
• 248W Class 4 PoE+ budget powers compatible access points, phones, cameras, and other powered devices
• Up to 176 Gbps switching capacity and up to 131 Mpps forwarding support high-volume network traffic
• IRF stacking supports resilient deployment and expansion with up to nine compatible units
• Advanced security includes secure boot, ACLs, 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, SSHv2, TLS, and threat prevention
• Web GUI, CLI, SNMP, REST APIs, and centralized management tools simplify configuration and oversight
• QoS, IPv6, RIP, and OSPF support dependable application delivery and dynamic Layer 3 networking
• Built-in power supply and twisted-pair connectivity support straightforward installation and operation