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TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+
TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+
TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+
TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+
TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+
TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+
TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+
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TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+
TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+
TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+
TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+
TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+
TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+
TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+
TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+
TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+
TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+
TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+
TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+
TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+
TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+

TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch with 16-Port PoE+

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Overview

Professional High Power 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 16-Port PoE+
Easy to Use, Multi-Purpose PoE Switch with Powerful Performance

Dedicated 16-Port PoE+ Switch (250 W Budget) for Numerous Applications
Compliance with the 802.3af/at PoE+ standard supports up to 30 W on each PoE port. The total 250 W PoE power budget* for the 16× gigabit PoE+ ports makes it has wide range of applications, such as surveillance, offices, dormitories, and small businesses. It is fully compatible with IP cameras, access points, IP phones, computers, printers, and etc.

Making Management Easy
TL-SG1218MPE offers network monitoring for users to observe traffic behavior. Through its web-based user interface and management utility, the TL-SG1218MPE offers a variety of useful features, including network monitoring, traffic prioritization, and enhanced QoS.

Wide Operating Temperature with Good Heat Dissipation
Durable metal casing and professional heat dissipation design ensure the wide operating temperature (0–50℃) with reliability.

Multiple Application Scenarios
The TL-SG1218MPE is fully compatible with PoE devices, such as IP cameras, access points, and IP phones. It also works with non-PoE wired devices to provide gigabit connections, such as PCs, printers, and IPTV.

Specifications

Management features

Switch typeManaged
Web-based managementYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYes
Switch layerL2

Ports & interfaces

Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity18
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports typeGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Combo SFP ports quantity2
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantity18
Copper ethernet cabling technology10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
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Network

Cable types supportedCat3, Cat4, Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6
Networking standardsIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
VLAN supportYes
Rate limitingYes
Port mirroringYes
Number of VLANs32
Link aggregationYes
Flow control supportYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Broadcast storm controlYes
Auto MDI/MDI-XYes
10G supportNo
Auto-negotiationYes
Virtual LAN featuresPort-based VLAN
IGMP snoopingYes

Optical fiber

Fiber ethernet cabling technology1000BASE-X

Data transmission

Jumbo frames10000
Packet buffer memory4.1 MB
MAC address table8000 entries
Switching capacity36 Gbit/s
Store-and-forwardYes
Number of queues4
Jumbo frames supportYes
Forwarding rate26.78 Mpps

Security

Loop protectionYes
Security algorithmsSNMP, SNMPv2, SNMPv3

Design

Form factor1U
Product colourBlack
LED indicatorsYes
Rack mountingYes
Number of fans2 fan(s)
CertificationCE, FCC, RoHS

Power

Power consumption (max)296.3 W
Power supply includedYes
AC input voltage100 - 240 V
Power sourceAC

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) ports quantity16
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Yes
Power over Ethernet (PoE) type supportedPoE+

Operational conditions

Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%
Heat dissipation741.15 BTU/h

Weight & dimensions

Width440 mm
Depth180 mm
Height44 mm

Packaging content

Rack mount kitYes
User guideYes
Cables includedAC

Manuals & downloads

  • Leaflet (PDF)
  • Manual pdf (PDF)
  • Leaflet (PDF)
  • Poe switch series product introduction (PDF)
  • Regulatory compliance (PDF)
  • Manual pdf (PDF)
  • Leaflet (PDF)

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  • Orders are processed within 24 hours, Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays. All deliveries must be signed for.

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  • Faulty or damaged on arrival? Contact us within 48 hours of delivery.
  • Custom-built PCs can only be returned if faulty. Opened headphones, earphones and AirPods can't be returned for hygiene reasons.

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