Linksys LGS328MPC-EU - 24-Port Managed Gigabit PoE+ Switch with 4 10G SFP+ Uplinks

The Linksys LGS328MPC-EU 24-Port Managed Gigabit PoE+ Switch delivers exceptional networking performance, security, and scalability for demanding business environments. Featuring 24 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and 4 high-speed 10G SFP+ uplinks, this switch provides robust connectivity options for a wide range of applications, from VoIP phones to IP cameras. With a powerful 410W PoE budget, it can power multiple devices directly through Ethernet cables, eliminating the need for additional power sources and simplifying installation.

Designed with advanced security features, this managed switch ensures that your network is protected from threats. It includes 802.1x Radius authentication, DHCP snooping, and IP-MAC binding, along with comprehensive quality of service (QoS) capabilities to prioritize important traffic. The switch is also TAA compliant, making it suitable for government and enterprise use.

Key Features:

• High-Capacity PoE+: The switch supports a total PoE power budget of 410W, ideal for powering a large number of PoE-enabled devices, including security cameras, access points, and more.
• 10G SFP+ Uplinks: Four 10G SFP+ uplink ports provide ultra-fast connectivity and enable seamless integration into existing network infrastructure with high-bandwidth requirements.
• Advanced Security: Includes features such as 802.1x Radius authentication, DHCP snooping, IP-MAC binding, and DOS attack prevention to protect your network from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Quality of Service (QoS): Eight hardware queues allow for prioritization of critical traffic, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted network performance.
• TAA Compliance: The switch meets Trade Agreements Act (TAA) requirements, making it suitable for use in government and regulated environments.

Specifications:

• Switch Type: Managed
• Switch Ports: 24 Gigabit Ethernet
• PoE+ Budget: 410W
• Power Consumption: 500.46W
• Jumbo Frame (FE, GE): 12Kbytes
• LEDs: Power, Fault, PoE Max, LAN Mode, PoE Mode
• VLAN: Port-based and 802.1q VLANs, Management VLAN, Guest VLAN support
• Memory: 512MB
• Forwarding Rate: 95.4 Mpps
• Dimensions (LxWxH): 440 x 257 x 44 mm (17.32 x 10.12 x 1.73 in)
• Weight: 3798 g (8.73 lb)
• Number of VLANs Supported: 256 active VLANs (4,096 range)
• Operating Humidity: 10 to 90% RH
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
• Ports:
  • 24 Gigabit Ethernet
  • 4 10G SFP+
• Power Dedicated to PoE+: 410W
• Security Features:
  • 802.1x Radius authentication
  • DHCP snooping
  • DOS Attack Prevention
  • IP-MAC binding
  • Port Isolation (Protected Ports)
  • Port Security (256 max entries per port)
• Rate Limiting: Rate limit according to network speed, 12kbps~1000Mbps: in steps of 16kbps
• Power Input: 100–240V, 50–60 Hz, 7A
• Spanning Tree:
  • IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree
  • IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree
  • IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Trees (16 instances)
• Quality Of Service (QoS):
  • 8 hardware queues
  • Port-based, 802.1p priority-based, IPv4/v6 IP DSCP-based
  • Strict, Weighted Round Robin (WRR)
• Storage Temperature: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)
• RMON: Embedded remote monitoring (RMON 1, 2, 3, 9) software agent support for enhanced traffic management, monitoring, and analysis
• MAC Address Table Size: 16K
• Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps
• HOL Blocking Prevention: Head of line (HOL) blocking prevention
• Auto Voice VLAN: Voice traffic is automatically assigned by OUI to a voice-specific VLAN and treated with appropriate levels
• Other Management: Telnet, SSH, DHCP client, system log, configuration upload and backup via HTTP or TFTP, PING, Traceroute, dual images, SNTP
• Link Aggregation: IEEE 802.3ad LACP, up to 8 groups with up to 8 ports per group
• Access Control: Ingress, MC Based ACL, IPv4 Based ACL, IPv6 Based ACL, ACL Binding, Action: permit/deny
• Storm Control: Support broadcast/unknown multicast/unknown unicast 16kbps~1000Mbps: in steps of 16kbps
• Management Interface: HTTP, HTTPS
• Routing:
  • Static Routing, IPv4 (63 max entries)
  • IPv6 (21 max entries)
• SNMP:
  • Version 1
  • Version 2c
  • Version 3
• Fans: 2, 8200 rpm (at full speed)
• Storage Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
• IGMP Snooping: IGMP (v1/v2/v3) snooping provides for fast client joins and leaves of multicast streams and limits bandwidth-intensive video traffic to only the requestors; supports 256 multicast groups
• Power Saving: EEE
• Port Mirroring: Traffic on multiple ports (up to 3 ports) can be mirrored to another port for analysis with a network analyzer
• Firmware Upgrade:
  • TFTP
  • Web Browser (HTTP/HTTPS)

Conclusion:

The Linksys LGS328MPC-EU 24-Port Managed Gigabit PoE+ Switch with 4 10G SFP+ Uplinks is an ideal solution for businesses looking to enhance their network infrastructure. With its high PoE power budget, advanced security features, and superior QoS capabilities, this switch ensures reliable and secure network performance, making it a perfect fit for both small and large enterprises.