TP-Link Omada 16 Port 2.5G Multi-Gig PoE+ Switch - SG3218XP-M2

Omada 16-Port 2.5G and 2-Port 10GE SFP+ L2+ Managed Switch with 8-Port PoE+ - SG3218XP-M2

At a glance:

• 8 x 2.5 Gbps PoE+ ports 
• 8 x 2.5 Gbps Non-PoE ports 
• 2 x 10 Gbps SFP+ slots 
• 240 W Total PoE budget 
• Centralised Cloud Management with Omada

The TP-Link Omada SG3218XP-M2 is a high performance L2+ managed switch designed to meet the demands of modern enterprise networks. It features 16 2.5G RJ45 ports, with 8 supporting PoE+ (802.3af/at) delivering up to 30W per port and a total PoE budget of 240W, ideal for powering devices like Wi-Fi 7/6E/6 access points, IP cameras, and VoIP phones. Additionally, it includes 2 10G SFP+ uplink slots for high speed fibre connections, ensuring non-blocking performance and ultra-low latency. 

Integrated with TP-Link's Omada Software Defined Networking (SDN) platform, the SG3218XP-M2 offers centralised cloud management, enabling seamless control and monitoring across multiple sites via a single interface. Advanced L2+ and L3 features, such as VLAN, QoS, Link Aggregation, and static routing, provide robust network segmentation and traffic optimisation. Security is enhanced with features like IP-MAC-Port Binding, Port Security, DHCP Snooping, and Access Control Lists (ACLs), safeguarding the network against various threats.

With a switching capacity of 120 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 89.28 Mpps, this rack-mountable switch is engineered for scalability and reliability, making it an excellent choice for businesses, campuses, and ISPs seeking to future-proof their network infrastructure.