S6X53A#ABA HPE Networking CW 2150 48p 390W PoE+ Switch

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Overview

S6X53A#ABA HPE Networking CW 2150 48p 10M/100M/1G PoE+ 4p SFP+ 1G/10G 390W Switch is a fully managed Layer 3 enterprise access switch designed for SMB networks, branch offices, and distributed network environments. It combines 48 Gigabit PoE+ access ports with four 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks, providing high-density connectivity for IP phones, wireless access points, security cameras, IoT devices, and other powered network endpoints. The switch provides up to 176 Gbps switching capacity and 131 Mpps forwarding performance.

S6X53A#ABA delivers a 390W Class 4 PoE+ budget with support for up to 30W per PoE port, while Fast PoE, Perpetual PoE, and PoE Watchdog features help maintain reliable endpoint power. Its 9-member IRF stacking capability enables multiple switches to operate as a resilient logical switching fabric, making it suitable for growing access-layer deployments. The 1U rack-mountable design fits standard 19-inch EIA racks and equipment cabinets.

Key Features – HPE Networking CW 2150 48p 390W PoE+ Switch

• Processor: Dual-core Arm® processor at 1.2 GHz
• Memory: 1 GB SDRAM; 512 MB Flash
• Storage: 512 MB Flash
• Controller: Hardware-based switching with TCAM-based ACL implementation
• Networking / Ports: 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports; 4 × 1/10GBASE-X SFP+ ports
• Power & Cooling: Fixed AC power supply; 390W PoE budget; two fans
• Management: Web GUI, CLI, Smart Management Center (SmartMC), HPE Intelligent Management Center, HPE Aruba Networking AirWave, SNMP, REST API
• Security: Secure Boot, ACLs, 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, SSHv2, HTTPS/TLS, SNMPv3, port security, DHCP snooping and IP Source Guard
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable

Technical Specifications

• Processor Type: Dual-core Arm® 1.2 GHz
• Chipset / Platform: HPE Networking CW 2150 platform
• Memory Technology: 1 GB SDRAM; 512 MB Flash
• Storage Interface: Internal 512 MB Flash
• RAID Support: Not applicable
• Expansion Slots: 4 × 1G/10GBASE-X SFP+ slots
• Networking: 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+; 4 × 1/10G SFP+; Layer 2/Layer 3 switching; IPv4/IPv6; RIP; OSPF; policy-based routing
• I/O Ports: 1 × RJ-45 console, 1 × USB Type-C console, 1 × USB, 1 × OOBM management
• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Throughput: 131 Mpps
• MAC Address Table: 16K
• IPv4 Routes: 1,500
• IPv6 Routes: 512
• ACL Capacity: 1,024 ingress/egress
• VRF: 32
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3at PoE+
• PoE Budget: 390W
• Maximum PoE per Port: 30W
• Stacking: Up to 9 switches using IRF
• Operating Temperature: -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95%, noncondensing
• Power Input: 90–290V AC

HPE specifies 176 Gbps forwarding capacity, 131 Mpps throughput, 9-member stacking, and the above port configuration for the S6X53A model.

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Weight:
  • Maximum: ≤ 4.1 kg
  • Maximum: ≤ 9.04 lbs
• Dimensions:
  • 440 × 260 × 44 mm (W × D × H)
  • 17.32 × 10.24 × 1.73 inches (W × D × H)
• Rack Compatibility: Standard EIA 19-inch telco rack or equipment cabinet; rack-mounting hardware included

Important: HPE's official datasheet specifies the S6X53A weight as ≤4.1 kg, not an exact measured weight. I am not converting a third-party or shipping weight into a fake "exact" product weight. The official physical dimensions are 440 × 260 × 44 mm.

Ideal For

• SMB and enterprise branch-office access networks
• IP surveillance deployments using PoE security cameras
• Wireless LAN deployments requiring PoE access points
• IP telephony and unified communications networks
• IoT and powered endpoint deployments
• Campus and departmental access-layer networks
• Networks requiring 1G access with 10G uplink capability
• Distributed environments requiring IRF switch stacking
• Rack-based network closets and enterprise equipment rooms

Warranty & Support

• Standard Manufacturer Warranty: Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
• Support Contract Compatibility: HPE Networking support services are available for the CW 2150 series; service-level options and response times depend on the applicable HPE service offering and region.

FAQs – S6X53A#ABA HPE Networking CW 2150 48p 390W PoE+ Switch

1. Can the HPE CW 2150 S6X53A#ABA be upgraded with additional network ports?
No. The switch has a fixed hardware configuration of 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports and four 1G/10G SFP+ uplink ports. The SFP+ ports provide flexible 1G/10G optical or compatible transceiver connectivity.

2. What devices can receive power from the S6X53A#ABA?
The 48 copper access ports support IEEE 802.3at PoE+, with up to 30W per port. Typical deployments include wireless access points, IP phones, security cameras, and other compatible IoT devices. The total PoE budget for this SKU is 390W.

3. Does the S6X53A#ABA support centralized management?
Yes. It supports Web GUI, CLI, Smart Management Center, HPE Intelligent Management Center, HPE Aruba Networking AirWave, SNMP management, and REST APIs.

4. Does this switch support redundant power supplies?
No. The S6X53A#ABA uses a fixed single AC power supply. It should therefore not be marketed as having dual hot-swappable or redundant PSUs.

5. Can multiple S6X53A switches be deployed as one logical switching system?
Yes. The CW 2150 supports Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) stacking for up to nine switches, allowing multiple units to operate as a resilient logical switching fabric.

6. Is the S6X53A#ABA suitable for a standard server/network rack?
Yes. The switch is a 1U rack-mountable design and supports installation in an EIA-standard 19-inch telco rack or equipment cabinet. The required mounting hardware is included.