Comnet CWGE10FX2TX8MS Commercial Grade Managed Switch

Overview

The CWGE10FX2TX8MS is a 10-port managed Layer 2 Ethernet switch combining eight 10/100/1000Base-TX RJ-45 ports and two 100/1000Base-FX SFP fiber ports. This configuration solves a common surveillance and industrial network problem: you need copper connectivity for nearby IP cameras or edge devices, but also need fiber links to span longer distances or isolate electrical noise—and you want management features (VLANs, ACL, RSTP) without the complexity of a full Layer 3 device. The internal 100–240 VAC power supply and compact form factor (10.55 × 5.04 × 1.73 inches) fit standard 19-inch rack environments or wall-mount scenarios where power redundancy is handled upstream.

Compatibility

This switch integrates with any IP surveillance system using standard RJ-45 or fiber SFP connectivity—Axis, Hikvision, Uniview, Bosch, Hanwha, and generic ONVIF cameras all connect via copper or SFP modules (sold separately). The managed features (802.1Q VLAN, 802.1p QoS priority tagging, SNMP monitoring, SSH access) support enterprise VMS deployments including network video recorders and centralized management platforms. Fiber ports accept any ComNet or third-party SFP transceiver (LC, ST, SC connectors available separately) rated for 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet.

Installation Notes

20 Gbps switching bandwidth and 14.9 Mpps forwarding rate handle dense multi-camera deployments without packet loss—confirm your surveillance backbone design allocates sufficient throughput. RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) automatically blocks redundant paths in under 6 seconds, preventing broadcast storms if you wire ring topologies. ACL filtering by source/destination IP and TCP/UDP port number restricts management access and isolates untrusted network segments. Jumbo frame support (up to 10K bytes) accommodates large video payloads. Operating range -20°C to 60°C and MTBF >100,000 hours suit outdoor cabinet and warehouse installs; verify cabinet ventilation if ambient approaches 60°C. Packet buffer (4.1 Mbit) and 256 active VLAN support prevent broadcast congestion on segmented networks.

What's in the Box

• 1× CWGE10FX2TX8MS managed switch
• 1× power cord (IEC C14 connector)
• 1× RJ-45 console cable for RS-232 CLI access
• 1× mounting bracket (19-inch DIN rail compatible)