Cambium cnMatrix EX1028-P Managed Gigabit PoE+ Switch

The Cambium cnMatrix EX1028-P is a fully managed Layer 2 switch designed for enterprise, education, and service provider networks requiring secure, scalable, and intelligent switching. Featuring 28 Gigabit ports with 24 PoE+ capable ports, this switch is ideal for powering access points, IP phones, and other networked devices. With cloud or on-premises management through Cambium’s cnMaestro platform, the EX1028-P offers zero-touch provisioning, policy automation, and detailed network insights. Built for reliable edge deployment, the EX1028-P delivers high performance, simplified management, and enterprise-grade features in a compact form factor.

Product Features

24-Port PoE+ with High Power Budget

Includes 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ support, offering a total PoE power budget of up to 370 watts—enough to power access points, surveillance cameras, VoIP phones, and more.

Cloud-Managed or On-Premises Control

Integrates seamlessly with Cambium’s cnMaestro platform for cloud or on-premises management. Enables centralized configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of your wired and wireless network from a single interface.

Intelligent Access Policy Automation

Supports policy-based automation with Dynamic VLAN assignment, 802.1X authentication, and automatic device detection, allowing IT teams to enforce security and performance policies at the edge.

Layer 2 Switching with Advanced Features

Delivers robust Layer 2 switching capabilities, including VLANs, port isolation, link aggregation, loop protection, storm control, and per-port QoS for traffic prioritization.

Enhanced Security and Resilience

Supports port security, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and MAC-based filtering to protect the network from unauthorized access and threats.

Fanless, Energy-Efficient Operation

Designed for silent operation with fanless cooling, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments like classrooms, retail stores, and offices.

Product Specifications

• Switch type: Fully managed Layer 2 Gigabit switch
• Total ports: 28
• Ethernet ports:
  • 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps (PoE+)
  • 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports
• PoE standard: IEEE 802.3af/at (PoE+)
• PoE power budget: Up to 370 W
• Switching capacity: 56 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 41.7 Mpps
• MAC address table: 16K entries
• VLAN support: 802.1Q with up to 4,096 VLANs
• Quality of service: 8 hardware queues per port, DSCP, IEEE 802.1p
• Security features:
  • 802.1X authentication
  • Port security
  • DHCP snooping
  • Dynamic ARP inspection
  • MAC filtering
• Redundancy: STP, RSTP, MSTP support
• Management:
  • cnMaestro (cloud or on-premises)
  • CLI, Web GUI, SNMP
• Operating temperature: 0°C to +50°C
• Cooling: Fanless (passive cooling)
• Mounting: Rackmount (1U) or desktop
• Dimensions: 440 mm x 270 mm x 44 mm
• Weight: Approx. 3.5 kg
• Certifications: FCC, CE, RoHS, UL