Comnet Commercial Grade Managed Layer2 Ethernet Switch With 8 - CWGE10FX2TX8MSPOE

Comnet CWGE10FX2TX8MSPOE Managed Gigabit PoE+ Switch

Overview

The Comnet CWGE10FX2TX8MSPOE is an 8-port gigabit managed Layer 2 switch with integrated 30W PoE+ on every RJ-45 port, purpose-built for surveillance and industrial deployments requiring redundant power distribution to high-draw IP cameras. The 125W total PoE budget supports up to four simultaneous 30W loads, plus two 1000Base-FX SFP fiber ports enable long-distance uplinks or ring-redundant network topologies without dedicated converter modules. This is the right choice when your camera count and power demands exceed standard unmanaged switches, and when you need per-port management, RSTP failover, and VLAN segmentation without racking a full managed switch.

Compatibility

The CWGE10FX2TX8MSPOE feeds any IP camera, access control reader, or network device that accepts 802.3at PoE+ input — including high-power thermal cameras (Axis Q series), dual-sensor turrets (Hikvision DS-2CD series), and PTZ domes requiring 20–30W startup current. The eight 10/100/1000Base-TX ports auto-negotiate speed; plug in a legacy 100Mbps camera and the port adapts. SFP ports accept any vendor's 1000Base-FX single-mode or multimode SFP module (sold separately) for fiber uplinks to distant NVRs or ring-redundant backbone switches. Comnet recommends its own SFP modules for distance and connector certainty, but standard 1000Base-FX transceivers work. All ports support IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging — critical for isolating camera traffic from guest networks or POS systems on the same physical wire.

Installation Notes

Input accepts 100–240 VAC single-phase; no special mains isolation required. Six watts idle, 131 watts at full PoE load — size your UPS accordingly if redundancy is required. Mount the 12.99 × 8.03 × 1.67 inch chassis in a 19-inch rack using standard rack ears (not included; verify with supplier). Operating range 0–50 °C; do not install in unheated outdoor cabinets or equipment rooms above 50 °C. Confirm SFP module compatibility before ordering — fiber type (single-mode vs. multimode), distance, and connector type vary widely. All eight PoE ports default to active and deliver 30W per port unless explicitly disabled via management; no per-port jumpers or DIP switches. Enable ACL port security if cameras or readers share this switch with untrusted devices.

What's in the Box

• 1x Comnet CWGE10FX2TX8MSPOE managed switch (chassis)
• 1x internal 100–240 VAC power supply
• 1x power cord (voltage and connector type depend on regional stock)
• 1x console cable (RJ-45 to DB-9 or USB, exact type varies by manufacturing batch)
• Quick-start guide (English)