Description
Certainly! TP-Link offers several 28-Port Gigabit Smart Managed PoE+ Switches, each tailored to different networking needs. Below is a detailed comparison of three notable models to assist you in selecting the most suitable option:
1. TP-Link TL-SG3428MP – JetStream 28-Port Gigabit L2+ Managed Switch with 24-Port PoE+
Hardware Specifications:
- Ports:
- 24× 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 PoE+ Ports
- 4× Gigabit SFP Slots
- 1× RJ45 Console Port
- 1× Micro-USB Console Port
- PoE Standard: 802.3af/at compliant
- PoE Power Budget: 384 W total, up to 30 W per port
- Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps
- Packet Forwarding Rate: 41.66 Mpps
- MAC Address Table: 16K
- Packet Buffer Memory: 12 Mbit
- Jumbo Frame: 9 KB
- Fan Quantity: 2
- Power Supply: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 17.3 × 13.0 × 1.7 in (440 × 330 × 44 mm)
- Mounting: Rack Mountabl
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
2. TP-Link TL-SG2428P – JetStream 28-Port Gigabit Smart Switch with 24-Port PoE+
Hardware Specifications:
- Ports:
- 24× 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 PoE+ Ports
- 4× Gigabit SFP Slots
- PoE Standard: 802.3af/at compliant
- PoE Power Budget: 250 W total, up to 30 W per port
- Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps
- Packet Forwarding Rate: 41.7 Mpps
- MAC Address Table: 8K
- Packet Buffer Memory: 4.1 Mbit
- Jumbo Frame: 9 KB
- Fan Quantity: 2
- Power Supply: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 17.3 × 8.7 × 1.73 in (440 × 220 × 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
3. TP-Link TL-SG1428PE – 28-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 24-Port PoE+
Hardware Specifications:
- Ports:
- 24× 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 PoE+ Ports
- 2× Gigabit RJ45 Uplink Ports
- 2× Gigabit SFP Slots
- PoE Standard: 802.3af/at compliant
- PoE Power Budget: 250 W total, up to 30 W per port
- Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps
- Packet Forwarding Rate: 41.7 Mpps
- MAC Address Table: 8K
- Packet Buffer Memory: 4.1 Mbit
- Jumbo Frame: 9 KB
- Fan Quantity: 2
- Power Supply: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 17.3 × 8.7 × 1.73 in (440 × 220 × 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-SG3428MP |
TL-SG2428P |
TL-SG1428PE |
| PoE Ports |
24× PoE+ RJ45 |
24× PoE+ RJ45 |
24× PoE+ RJ45 |
| Additional Ports |
4× Gigabit SFP Slots |
4× Gigabit SFP Slots |
2× RJ45 Uplink + 2× SFP Slots |
| PoE Power Budget |
384 W |
250 W |
250 W |
| Management Platform |
Omada SDN, Web, CLI, SNMP, RMON |
Omada SDN, Web, CLI, SNMP, RMON |
Web-based, Easy Smart Configuration Utility |
| Layer 2+/3 Features |
Static Routing, DHCP Server/Relay |
Static Routing, DHCP Server/Relay |
VLAN, IGMP Snooping |
| QoS Queues |
8 |
8 |
4 |
| Fan Quantity |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Integration |
Omada SDN Compatible |
Omada SDN Compatible |
Not Omada SDN Compatible |
Recommendation
- TL-SG3428MP: Ideal for enterprise environments requiring advanced network management features, higher PoE power budget, and integration with TP-Link’s Omada SDN platform. Suitable for businesses that need centralized control over their network infrastructure.
- TL-SG2428P: Suitable for medium-sized businesses needing robust features and Omada SDN integration with a moderate PoE power budget.
- TL-SG1428PE: Best for small businesses or offices requiring basic smart features with a sufficient PoE power budget, without the need for centralized management.
