QNAP QSW-M5216-1T 17-Port 10/25Gbe Switch
High-Speed 25GbE Fiber Managed Switch
Elevating Network Performance for SMBs and Enterprises
The QNAP QSW-M5216-1T is a state-of-the-art 16-Port 25GbE SFP28 fiber Managed Switch, featuring an additional 10GbE NBASE-T port. It’s designed to enhance the network infrastructure of small businesses and enterprises by providing ultra-high 25GbE speeds and a robust backbone switching capacity.
Key Features
- 25GbE Fiber Connectivity: Equipped with sixteen 25GbE SFP28 fiber ports, offering a backbone switching capacity of 820Gbps. Ideal for uplinking server rooms and facilitating high-speed connections.
- 10GbE Hybrid Networking: The switch includes a 10GbE NBASE-T port, enabling hybrid high-speed network deployment.
- User-Friendly Management Interface: Features a web UI, the QNAP Switch System (QSS), providing an overview dashboard, port management, and setting guide for intuitive network management.
- Layer 2 Network Management: Offers Layer 2 management features like LACP, VLAN, ACL, and LLDP for efficient bandwidth control and security enhancement.
- RSTP Protocol Support: Incorporates Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol for efficient deployment of small to medium-scale networks with expansion, redundancy, and loop prevention capabilities.
- Flow Control: Adheres to IEEE802.3x Flow Control in full-duplex mode to prevent packet loss.
Advantages of 25GbE Technology
- High-Speed Storage and AI Applications: Ideal for bandwidth-intensive tasks in storage, virtualization, and AI.
- Backward Compatibility: 25GbE SFP28 ports are backward compatible with 10GbE SFP+/1GbE SFP, and can connect to 50GbE/100GbE using Breakout DAC.
- Cost-Effective: Offers significantly faster speeds than 10GbE at a marginally higher cost, making it suitable for backbone network upgrades.
Exceptional Switching Capacity
- 820Gbps Backbone Capacity: Ensures the full potential of each port, suitable as a core switch for linking to 25G/100G servers and NAS in server rooms or connecting to 25G/10G edge fiber switches.
Flexible Deployment
- Multiple Port Options: Combines 25GbE SFP28 fiber ports with a 10GBASE-T port for versatile network configurations.
- Broad Compatibility: Supports direct connection to NAS, network cards, and switches using various interface types.
QSS: Intuitive Network Management Software
- User-Centric Design: Simplifies setup and management with a clear GUI, matching on-screen display with physical ports.
- Comprehensive Management Tools: Includes an overview dashboard, port management, and a setting guide for efficient control of Layer 2 networks.
Optimizing Network Performance
- Bandwidth and Packet Control: Features like LACP, VLAN, QoS, and IGMP Snooping to enhance network performance through efficient IP grouping and bandwidth management.
- Robust Security and System Functions: Includes ACL, LLDP, RSTP, and Flow Control for reliable network operations with enhanced security measures.
Conclusion
The QNAP QSW-M5216-1T is an exceptional choice for businesses looking to upgrade to a high-speed, efficient, and versatile network infrastructure. Its combination of ultra-high-speed fiber connectivity, user-friendly management, and robust security features make it an ideal core switch for modern network environments.
