TP-Link SG3218XP-M2, Omada

TP-Link SG3218XP-M2 managed switch is designed to manage and expand business network infrastructure. It offers sixteen 2.5Gbps PoE+ ports, complemented by two 10Gbps SFP+ slots for high-speed uplink. With support for the 802.3at/af standard and a total PoE budget of 240W, it powers connected devices such as IP cameras or access points. The switch is fully integrated into the Omada SDN platform, which enables centralised cloud management. Advanced L2+ and L3 features, including static routing, ensure network traffic control.

Flexible connectivity and PoE+ power supply

The switch is equipped with sixteen 2.5Gbps RJ-45 ports that support Power over Ethernet (PoE+). With a total PoE output of 240W and up to 30W per port, it powers IP cameras, VoIP phones or 802.3at/af wireless access points. Additionally, the PoE Auto Recovery feature automatically detects and restarts unresponsive PoE devices. Two 10Gbps SFP+ slots provide high-speed connection to servers, network storage or backbone infrastructure elements, providing sufficient throughput without bottlenecks.

Advanced L2+ features and centralised management

TP-Link SG3218XP-M2 is integrated into the Omada SDN (Software Defined Networking) platform, which unifies the management of network elements into a single interface. This enables centralised management from the cloud as well as locally. The switch supports L2+ and L3 features. Static routing controls internal data flows, while QoS (802.1p/DSCP) prioritises latency-sensitive traffic. Features like Access Control List (ACL), 802.1X authentication and IGMP Snooping, which manages multicast traffic delivery, strengthen network security.

High performance and reliable design

Thanks to its hardware equipment, the switch achieves a switching capacity of 120Gbps and a packet routing speed of 89.28Mpps. Data transmission remains smooth even under full load on all ports. Link aggregation (LACP) support allows merging multiple physical ports into a single logical channel to increase overall throughput. The metal body ensures durability and heat dissipation. The switch is designed for 1U rack mounting, which supports its integration into standardised server cabinets.