tp-link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 16-Port PoE+, 18 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Ports, 2 Gigabit Combo SFP Slots, 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz, 2 Fans, Rack Mountable | TL-SG1218MPE V5.0

The TP-Link TL-SG1218MPE V5 is a powerful 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE+ Switch designed for surveillance systems, business networks, wireless deployments, and enterprise edge connectivity. Featuring 16 Gigabit PoE+ ports, 2 Gigabit Combo SFP slots, intelligent management features, and a high 250W PoE power budget, this switch provides a reliable and scalable networking solution for powering and connecting multiple devices over a single Ethernet cable.

The switch is equipped with 16 × 10/100/1000Mbps PoE+ RJ45 ports, 2 × Gigabit non-PoE RJ45 ports, and 2 × Combo Gigabit SFP slots, offering flexible connectivity for IP cameras, wireless access points, VoIP phones, network video recorders, and other business devices.

Supporting the IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ standard, each PoE port can deliver up to 30W, while the switch provides a substantial 250W total PoE power budget, making it ideal for medium-sized surveillance installations and enterprise wireless networks.

As an Easy Smart Switch, the TL-SG1218MPE offers advanced Layer 2 management features including:

VLAN for network segmentation

QoS for traffic prioritization

IGMP Snooping for multicast optimization

Link Aggregation (LAG)

Port Mirroring

Loop Prevention

Cable Diagnostics

Web-Based Management Interface

These features help improve network performance, security, and manageability without the complexity of a fully managed switch.

The rack-mountable metal chassis includes dual cooling fans for stable operation under heavy PoE loads and continuous deployment environments. Its robust design makes it suitable for server rooms, surveillance installations, schools, offices, retail environments, and SMB networks.

TP-Link TL-SG1218MPE 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE+ Switch Specifications