HPE Aruba Networking CX 2150 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ 770W Switch

Small and growing businesses often struggle with network congestion and power delivery for IP phones, cameras, and access points. The HPE Aruba Networking CX 2150 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ 770W Switch solves this by combining 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports with a generous 770 W power budget and four 10G SFP+ uplinks in a compact 1U form factor. This smart managed Layer 2+ switch delivers reliable, high-performance connectivity with intuitive cloud or local management, making it ideal for demanding edge deployments.

Who is it for

This switch is perfect for SMBs, branch offices, and distributed enterprises that need to power and connect a large number of PoE devices while maintaining high-speed uplinks to the core network. It suits IT administrators who want simple, centralized management without sacrificing advanced features like VLANs, QoS, and static routing.

Main features

• 48x 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) support
• 4x 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed backbone connectivity
• 770 W total PoE power budget to support IP phones, cameras, and wireless APs
• 176 Gbps switching capacity and 130.95 Mpps forwarding rate for wire-speed performance
• Smart managed Layer 2+ with static Layer 3 routing (32 routes)
• Cloud management via Aruba Instant On (web/mobile app) or local Web GUI/SNMP
• Virtual stacking up to 4 switches for simplified management
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) to reduce power consumption
• Rack-mountable 1U design with internal fixed power supply

Specifications

• Switch type: Smart Managed Layer 2+
• Ethernet ports: 48x 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet
• PoE+ ports: 48x PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at)
• Uplink ports: 4x 10 Gigabit SFP+
• PoE power budget: 770 W
• Switching capacity: 176 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 130.95 Mpps
• MAC address table size: 16,000 entries
• VLAN support: Up to 256 VLANs
• Jumbo frame support: Up to 9 KB
• Processor: ARM Cortex-A9 @ 800 MHz
• Memory: 512 MB SDRAM, 256 MB Flash
• Stacking capability: Virtual stacking (up to 4 switches)
• Power supply: Internal, fixed
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Management: Aruba Instant On Cloud, Web GUI, SNMP
• Layer support: Layer 2, static Layer 3 routing (32 routes)
• Energy efficiency: IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet

Tips

To maximize PoE budget utilization, plan your powered device count and power class requirements. Use the SFP+ uplinks to connect to a core switch or server for high-throughput applications. For multi-switch deployments, leverage virtual stacking to manage up to four units as one logical device, reducing configuration overhead.