TP-Link TL-SG1218MPE – 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 16-Port PoE+, 2 Gigabit Ports, 2 Combo SFP Slots, 250W PoE Budget & VLAN/QoS Management
Overview:
• The TP-Link TL-SG1218MPE is an 18-port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE+ switch designed for professional wired network, CCTV, and IP surveillance deployments.
• Provides 16 Gigabit PoE+ ports for powering and connecting IP cameras, wireless access points, VoIP phones, and other PoE-enabled devices.
• Includes 2 Gigabit non-PoE RJ45 ports and 2 combo Gigabit SFP slots for uplink, fiber connectivity, or network expansion.
• Supports 802.3af/at PoE standards with a total PoE power budget of 250W.
• Built in a 1U 19-inch rack-mountable steel case for professional installation inside network racks and cabinets.
• Supports PoE Auto Recovery to help restart unresponsive PoE-powered devices automatically.
• Includes Easy Smart management features such as MTU/Port/Tag-based VLAN, QoS, IGMP Snooping, Web/Utility Management, and plug and play operation.
Key Features:
• 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch
• 16 × Gigabit PoE+ Ports
• 2 × Gigabit Non-PoE RJ45 Ports
• 2 × Combo Gigabit SFP Slots
• 802.3af/at PoE Support
• 250W PoE Power Budget
• PoE Auto Recovery
• MTU / Port / Tag-Based VLAN
• QoS Support
• IGMP Snooping
• Web / Utility Management
• Plug and Play Operation
• 1U 19-Inch Rack-Mountable Steel Case
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: Gigabit Easy Smart PoE+ Switch
• Brand: TP-Link
• Model: TL-SG1218MPE
• Total Ports: 18 Ports
• PoE Ports: 16 × Gigabit PoE+ Ports
• Non-PoE Ports: 2 × Gigabit RJ45 Ports
• Combo SFP Slots: 2 × Combo Gigabit SFP Slots
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af/at
• PoE Power Budget: 250W
• Management Type: Easy Smart Managed
• Management Methods: Web Management / Utility Management
• VLAN Support: MTU VLAN / Port-Based VLAN / Tag-Based VLAN
• Network Features: QoS, IGMP Snooping
• PoE Feature: PoE Auto Recovery
• Case Material: Steel Case
• Installation: 1U 19-Inch Rack-Mountable
• Operation: Plug and Play
Applications:
• IP Camera & CCTV Networks
• Wireless Access Point Deployment
• VoIP Phone Networks
• Office Network Expansion
• PoE Device Power & Data Connection
• Fiber Uplink via Combo SFP Slots
• Network Rack Installation
• Small and Medium Business Networks
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended for CCTV, office, and SMB networks that need 16 PoE+ ports with smart management features.
• Best suited for projects requiring centralized PoE power, VLAN segmentation, QoS traffic control, and fiber uplink flexibility.
• For projects requiring more PoE ports, Connect Gates recommends TL-SG1428PE, while advanced managed projects can use Omada or JetStream PoE switch models.