Description
The TP-Link TL-SG3428XPP-M2 is a high-performance L2+ managed switch engineered to eliminate network bottlenecks in modern multi-gigabit environments. It features 24 2.5 Gbps RJ45 ports and 4 10 Gbps SFP+ slots, providing a total switching capacity of 200 Gbps. Designed for power-hungry deployments, it delivers a 500W total PoE budget, with 8 ports supporting the 802.3bt PoE++ standard (up to 60W per port). Integration with the Omada Software Defined Networking (SDN) platform enables Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and centralized cloud management, making it an ideal backbone for high-density wireless networks.
This product is for:
- Enterprise IT Managers: Professionals needing to upgrade infrastructure to support WiFi 7/6E access points without bottlenecking throughput.
- Small to Medium Businesses (SMBs): Organizations requiring a high PoE budget to power advanced surveillance cameras, VoIP phones, and high-speed wireless APs.
- System Integrators: Technicians seeking a scalable, cloud-managed solution with Omada SDN for remote monitoring and multi-site deployments.
- Creative Studios: Teams working with large media files who require 2.5G and 10G connectivity for fast NAS access and local file transfers.
- Hospitality and Education: Facilities needing robust security features like ACLs, 802.1X, and Port Security to manage high-density public and private network traffic.
Detailed specifications:
- Interface: 24× 2.5 Gbps RJ45 Ports, 4× 10G SFP+ Slots, 1× RJ45 Console, 1× Micro-USB Console.
- PoE Capabilities: 500W Total Budget; 8× 802.3bt (60W/port), 16× 802.3at/af (30W/port).
- Performance: 200 Gbps Switching Capacity, 148.8 Mpps Forwarding Rate, 32K MAC Address Table.
- Layer 3 Features: Static Routing (IPv4/IPv6), DHCP Server/Relay, ARP Proxy.
- Management: Omada App, Web GUI, CLI (Console/Telnet/SSH), SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON.
- Physical: 19-inch Rack-mountable (440 × 330 × 44 mm), 3 Internal Cooling Fans.
Deploying the TL-SG3428XPP-M2 significantly enhances network responsiveness by providing 2.5 times the speed of standard Gigabit switches. The inclusion of 10G SFP+ uplinks ensures that the core network remains congestion-free even during peak traffic periods. Users benefit from the Omada SDN ecosystem, which allows for intuitive configuration through a single interface, reducing the need for on-site maintenance. The 802.3bt PoE++ support is particularly effective for powering high-draw devices like PTZ cameras or high-performance WiFi 7 APs, eliminating the need for separate power injectors and simplifying cable management.
Compared to standard 1G PoE switches, the TL-SG3428XPP-M2 offers a substantial leap in bandwidth, essential for modern 2.5G-enabled devices. While many managed switches stop at 802.3at (30W), this model provides 802.3bt (60W) ports, accommodating a wider range of high-power hardware. In contrast to unmanaged multi-gigabit switches, the L2+ management features—such as Static Routing and advanced ACLs—provide the granular control and security necessary for enterprise-grade network segmentation and traffic optimization.
Q&A:
- Does this switch support WiFi 7 access points? Yes, the 2.5 Gbps ports provide the necessary bandwidth to prevent bottlenecks for WiFi 7 and WiFi 6E APs, while the 802.3bt PoE++ ports supply the higher power levels these devices often require.
- How is the 500W PoE budget distributed? The switch features 24 PoE ports total. Ports 1–8 support 802.3bt (up to 60W each), and ports 9–24 support 802.3at/af (up to 30W each), with a combined maximum output of 500W.
- Can I manage this switch remotely? Yes, through the Omada SDN platform, you can manage the switch via the Omada App or Cloud-based controller, enabling remote configuration and real-time monitoring.
- What are the benefits of the 10G SFP+ slots? The four 10G SFP+ slots allow for high-speed fiber uplinks to other switches or servers, ensuring that the 2.5G access ports do not saturate the connection to the network core.
- What security features are included? The switch includes IP-MAC-Port Binding, ACLs, Port Security, DoS Defend, Storm Control, DHCP Snooping, and 802.1X authentication to protect against internal and external network threats.
