Description
The
TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Switch is available in two primary models: the
TL-SG2218P and the
TL-SG1218MPE. Both are designed to provide high-performance networking solutions with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities, suitable for various applications such as surveillance, VoIP, and wireless networking. Below is a detailed comparison to assist in selecting the appropriate model for your needs.
TP-Link TL-SG2218P – JetStream 18-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Switch
Hardware Specifications:
- Ports:
- 16× 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE+ RJ45 Ports (Auto Negotiation/Auto MDI/MDIX)
- 2× Gigabit SFP Slots
- PoE Standard: 802.3af/at compliant
- PoE Power Budget: 150 W (up to 30 W per port)
- Switching Capacity: 36 Gbps
- Packet Forwarding Rate: 26.78 Mpps
- MAC Address Table: 8K
- Packet Buffer Memory: 4.1 Mbit
- Jumbo Frame: 9 KB
- Fan Quantity: Fanless Design
- Power Supply: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 17.3 × 7.1 × 1.7 in (440 × 180 × 44 mm)
- Mounting: Rack Mountable
Software Features:
- Management:
- Centralized cloud management via Omada SDN platform
- Standalone management via Web, CLI, SNMP, and RMON
- Layer 2 and Layer 2+ Features:
- Static Routing
- DHCP Server/Relay
- VLAN, ACL, QoS, IGMP Snooping
- Link Aggregation, Spanning Tree Protocol
- Loopback Detection, LLDP/LLDP-MED
- Quality of Service (QoS):
- 802.1p CoS/DSCP priority
- 8 priority queues
- Queue scheduling: SP, WRR
- Bandwidth Control: Port/Flow based Rate Limit
- Security:
- Storm Control
- Access Control Lists (ACL)
- Port Security
TP-Link TL-SG1218MPE – JetStream 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch
Hardware Specifications:
- Ports:
- 16× 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE+ RJ45 Ports (Auto Negotiation/Auto MDI/MDIX)
- 2× Gigabit Non-PoE RJ45 Ports
- 2× Combo Gigabit SFP Slots
- PoE Standard: 802.3af/at compliant
- PoE Power Budget: 250 W (up to 30 W per port)
- Switching Capacity: 36 Gbps
- Packet Forwarding Rate: 26.78 Mpps
- MAC Address Table: 8K
- Packet Buffer Memory: 4.1 Mbit
- Jumbo Frame: 10 KB
- Fan Quantity: 2 Fans
- Power Supply: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 17.3 × 7.1 × 1.7 in (440 × 180 × 44 mm)
- Mounting: Rack Mountable
Software Features:
- Management:
- Web-based management interface
- Easy Smart Configuration Utility
- Layer 2 Features:
- Port-based VLAN, 802.1Q VLAN
- IGMP Snooping
- Link Aggregation
- Loop Prevention
- Quality of Service (QoS):
- Port-based/802.1p/DSCP priority
- 4 priority queues
- Rate Limiting
- PoE Management:
- PoE Auto Recovery
- Intelligent Power Management
Comparison Summary
| Feature |
TL-SG2218P |
TL-SG1218MPE |
| PoE Ports |
16× PoE+ RJ45 |
16× PoE+ RJ45 |
| Additional Ports |
2× Gigabit SFP Slots |
2× Non-PoE RJ45 + 2× Combo SFP Slots |
| PoE Power Budget |
150 W |
250 W |
| Management Platform |
Omada SDN, Web, CLI, SNMP, RMON |
Web-based, Easy Smart Configuration Utility |
| Layer 2+/3 Features |
Static Routing, DHCP Server/Relay |
VLAN, IGMP Snooping |
| QoS Queues |
8 |
4 |
| Fan Design |
Fanless |
2 Fans |
| Integration |
Omada SDN Compatible |
Not Omada SDN Compatible |
Recommendation
- TL-SG2218P: Ideal for environments requiring advanced network management features, integration with TP-Link’s Omada SDN platform, and silent operation due to its fanless design. Suitable for businesses that need centralized control over their network infrastructure.
- TL-SG1218MPE: Suitable for setups that demand a higher PoE power budget to support more or higher-powered PoE devices. While it offers essential smart features, it lacks integration with the Omada SDN platform, making it more appropriate for standalone deployments or smaller networks.
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