TP-Link TL-SG2218 16-Port Gigabit Smart Switch

The TP-Link TL-SG2218 is a 16-port Gigabit Smart switch designed for small to medium-sized business networks. It features advanced management capabilities and is equipped with 2 SFP slots for fiber connectivity, making it suitable for various networking applications, including voice and video transmission.

Key Features

• Port Configuration:
  • 16 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports and 2 x Gigabit SFP slots for flexible network expansion and high-speed connections.
• Performance:
  • Switching Capacity: 36 Gbps, allowing for efficient data handling.
  • Packet Forwarding Rate: Up to 26.8 Mpps, ensuring smooth data transmission.
  • MAC Address Table Size: Supports up to 8,000 MAC addresses.
  • Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9 KB, enhancing performance for large data transfers.
• Advanced Management Features:
  • Supports Layer 2+ features such as VLANs (802.1Q), Port Mirroring, STP/RSTP/MSTP, and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP).
  • Advanced IGMP Snooping ensures efficient multicast traffic management by forwarding streams only to the appropriate subscribers.
  • Static Routing capability allows for internal traffic segmentation, improving network efficiency.
• Quality of Service (QoS):
  • Prioritizes voice and video traffic based on various parameters (IP address, MAC address, TCP/UDP port numbers) to ensure smooth performance during bandwidth congestion.
• Security Features:
  • Includes IP-MAC-Port Binding, Access Control Lists (ACL), DoS Attack Prevention, DHCP Snooping, and 802.1X authentication to protect the network from unauthorized access.
• User-Friendly Design:
  • Fanless design for silent operation, making it suitable for office environments.
  • Rack-mountable design with included mounting kits for easy installation in standard racks.

Technical Specifications

• Model: TP-Link TL-SG2218
• Ports:
  • 16 x Gigabit RJ45 ports
  • 2 x Gigabit SFP slots
• Power Supply:
  • Input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Max Power Consumption:
  • Approximately 12.3 W at maximum load.
• Dimensions:
  • Approximately 440 x 180 x 44 mm (17.3 x 7.1 x 1.7 in)
• Operating Temperature:
  • Ranges from 0°C to +50°C (32°F to +122°F)
• Storage Temperature:
  • Ranges from -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
• Operating Humidity:
  • Humidity levels of 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing

Applications

The TL-SG2218 is particularly well-suited for:

• Small to medium-sized business networks requiring efficient traffic management.
• Environments needing reliable connectivity for IP surveillance systems and VoIP applications.
• Expanding existing networks with additional ports while maintaining high performance.