TP-Link 16-Port 10/100 Mbps + 2-Port Gigabit Rackmount Switch with 16-Port PoE+
TL-SL1218P
The TP-Link TL-SL1218P is a professional, unmanaged rack-mount PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) switch designed primarily for IP surveillance and small business networks. It provides 16 Fast Ethernet ports with PoE+ support, two Gigabit uplink ports, and one combo Gigabit SFP slot. This plug-and-play device offers several modes to enhance security and performance for specific applications like IP cameras.
Key features
- Total ports: The switch has 16 10/100 Mbps PoE+ RJ45 ports, 2 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports, and 1 combo Gigabit SFP slot for fiber uplinks.
- High power budget: It features a 150W total PoE power budget across its 16 PoE+ ports, with up to 30W available per port. This is compatible with IEEE 802.3af/at standards, allowing it to power devices like IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones.
- Extended transmission: With the "Extend Mode" enabled via a physical DIP switch, the PoE transmission distance can be increased to up to 250 meters for surveillance applications. This functionality reduces the port speed to 10 Mbps.
- Traffic management: The TL-SL1218P offers two one-click modes to manage network traffic:
- Priority Mode: Gives higher priority to data from ports 1–8 to ensure the quality of sensitive applications like video monitoring.
- Isolation Mode: Separates traffic on ports 1–16 with one click, which helps to isolate broadcast storms and improve network security.
- Intelligent power management: This feature automatically cuts power to lower-priority ports if the total power consumption exceeds 150W, protecting the device from overload. It also detects the required power for devices, protecting non-PoE equipment from damage.
- Plug-and-play: The switch requires no software configuration or installation, making it easy to deploy.
- Design: The switch features a durable metal casing, heat dissipation design, and is rack-mountable. It includes two built-in fans for cooling.
Technical specifications
According to TP-Link:
- Switching Capacity: 7.2 Gbps
- Packet Forwarding Rate: 5.36 Mpps
- MAC Address Table: 8K
- Jumbo Frame: 10 KB
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 17.3 × 7.1 × 1.7 inches (440 × 180 × 44 mm)
- Operating Temperature: 32–122 °F (0–50 °C)
- Max Power Consumption: 172.8 W (with 150 W PD connected)