Description

TL-SG3210XHP-M2 JetStream 8-Port 2.5GBASE-T and 2-Port 10GE SFP+ L2+ Managed Switch with 8-Port PoE+

The TP-Link JetStream TL-SG3210XHP-M2 is, first and foremost, a high-performance L2+ Managed Switch designed for demanding network environments. Indeed, it is particularly suited for those leveraging Wi-Fi 6 access points and requiring robust Power over Ethernet (PoE+) capabilities. Moreover, it’s a key component in TP-Link’s Omada SDN (Software Defined Networking) solution, thereby offering centralized cloud management.

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Key Features and Specifications:

Furthermore, each port supports the IEEE 802.3at/af PoE+ standard, thus providing up to 30W per port. In addition, it includes 2 x 10 Gigabit (10G) SFP+ Slots. to backbone networks, servers, or other switches, thereby ensuring non-blocking switching capacity and ultra-low latency. Evidently, this is crucial for high-bandwidth applications and network expansion.

Furthermore, it offers a High PoE Power Budget: With a total PoE Budget of 240W, this switch can reliably power numerous PoE+ devices simultaneously, making it, therefore, ideal for large-scale IP surveillance, Wi-Fi deployments, and VoIP systems.

Moreover, as a Managed Switch with L2+ Features, it offers a comprehensive suite of Layer 2 and some Layer 3 features, consequently giving administrators granular control over network traffic and security: For instance, it includes VLAN Support (802.1Q, Port-Based, MAC-Based, Private VLAN) for network segmentation, improved security, and traffic management. Similarly, Link Aggregation (LACP) combines multiple ports for increased bandwidth and redundancy. In addition, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP/MSTP) prevents network loops. To ensure smooth performance, Quality of Service (QoS) prioritizes voice and video traffic (based on IP, MAC, TCP/UDP ports, etc.) even under heavy load. Likewise, IGMP/MLD Snooping optimizes multicast traffic delivery, which is essential for IPTV. Furthermore, Port Mirroring is available for network monitoring and troubleshooting. Ultimately, Flow Control (802.3x) prevents packet loss during congestion, and Static Routing helps in efficient internal traffic routing.

Moving on to security, it implements Robust Security Strategies: For example, IP-MAC-Port Binding ensures only authorized devices can access specific ports. Additionally, Access Control Lists (ACLs) restrict access to network resources based on various criteria. Also, Port Security limits the number of MAC addresses on a port to prevent unauthorized access. Furthermore, DoS Defend protects against various Denial of Service attacks.