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TP-Link TL-SG1218MPE — 18-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch

The TP-Link TL-SG1218MPE is an 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart switch, including 16 PoE+ ports and 2 non-PoE Gigabit ports, plus 2 combo SFP uplink slots. Offering a generous 250W total PoE power budget, it enables powerful and simplified deployment of IP cameras, access points, and VoIP phones. Integrated management tools—VLAN, QoS, IGMP snooping, and PoE auto recovery—combine with a sturdy rack-mount 1U steel design and dual-fan cooling to deliver reliable performance in enterprise or surveillance environments.

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Description

The TP-Link TL-SG1218MPE Easy Smart Switch is tailored for small- to medium-sized networks requiring a blend of power and manageability at the edge. It provides 16 Gigabit PoE+ ports compliant with IEEE 802.3at/af, each delivering up to 30W, along with 2 additional non-PoE Gigabit ports and 2 combo SFP ports ideal for fiber connection or uplink flexibility. With a total PoE power budget of 250W, it’s optimized for powering high-demand devices such as PTZ cameras and dense wireless deployments.

Performance is robust, with a 36 Gbps switching capacity, 26.78 Mpps forwarding rate, and an expanded MAC address table of 8K entries. Jumbo frames up to 10 KB and a 4.1 Mbit packet buffer further enhance throughput for large data flows.

Advanced smart management includes VLAN (port/MTU/tag) for traffic segmentation, QoS (port-based, 802.1p/DSCP) for prioritizing latency-sensitive services, IGMP snooping for multicast optimization, LAG for bandwidth aggregation, port mirroring, cable diagnostics, loop prevention, and PoE auto recovery to reboot unresponsive powered devices. These features are accessible via a web GUI and TP-Link’s Easy Smart Configuration Utility.

The switch’s hardware is designed for reliability. It’s rack-mountable in a compact 440 × 180 × 44 mm (17.3 × 7.1 × 1.7 in) chassis, cooled by 2 fans, and includes a physical security lock. It supports 100–240 VAC power input and maintains operation in temperatures from 0–50°C.

Application

Small offices, Surveillance systems, Wireless AP deployments, Enterprise Edge networks, SMBs

Key Features

✔️ 16 × Gigabit PoE+ ports (802.3at/af), plus 2 non-PoE Gigabit ports & 2 combo SFP slots
✔️ Up to 30W per PoE port, 250W total PoE power budget
✔️ Easy Smart management: VLAN, QoS, IGMP Snooping, LAG, more
✔️ PoE Auto Recovery and Intelligent Power Management for resilience
✔️ High throughput: 36 Gbps switching capacity, 26.78 Mpps forwarding
✔️ Jumbo frame support (10 KB); packet buffer 4.1 Mbit; MAC table 8K
✔️ Rackmount steel housing (1U), dual-fan cooling, physical lock
✔️ Wide operating temp: 0–50°C; 100–240 VAC input; CE/FCC/RoHS certified

Specifications

SpecificationDetail
ModelTL-SG1218MPE
Product Type18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with PoE+
Standards & ProtocolsIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3x, 802.3af/at, 802.1q, 802.1p
Ports / Interface16 × PoE+ 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 (Auto-Negotiation / Auto-MDI/MDIX)2 × Gigabit non-PoE RJ-452 × Combo Gigabit SFP
Network Media10BASE-T: UTP Cat3/4/5, STP ≤100m100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T: UTP Cat5/5e/6, STP ≤100m1000BASE-X via SFP modules
Fan Quantity2 Fans
Physical Security LockYes
Power Supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
PoE Power Budget250 W total PoE output budget
Max PoE per PortUp to 30 W
Max Power Consumption21.4 W (no PD connected); 296.3 W (with 250 W PD load)
Max Heat Dissipation72.97 BTU/h (idle); 1010.38 BTU/h (with PD load)
Dimensions (W×D×H)440 × 180 × 44 mm (17.3 × 7.1 × 1.7 in)
MountingRack-mountable, 1U
Switching Capacity36 Gbps
Packet Forwarding Rate26.78 Mpps
MAC Address Table8K entries
Packet Buffer Memory4.1 Mbit
Jumbo Frame10 KB
QoSPort-based / 802.1p / DSCP, 4 priority queues, Rate Limit, Storm Control
L2 FeaturesIGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3, Static Link Aggregation, Port Mirroring, Cable Diagnostics, Loop Prevention, PoE Auto Recovery
VLANSupports up to 32 VLANs (out of 4K IDs); MTU / Port / Tag VLAN
ManagementWeb-based GUI; Easy Smart Configuration Utility
Transmission MethodStore-And-Forward
CertificationFCC, CE, RoHS
Package ContentsTL-SG1218MPE, Power Cord, Installation Guide, Rackmount Kit, Rubber Feet
EnvironmentOperating: 0–50 °C (32–122 °F); Storage: –40–70 °C (–40–158 °F); Operating Humidity: 10–90 % RH non-condensing; Storage Humidity: 5–90 % RH non-condensing
WarrantyManufacturer’s warranty (commonly 3 years; confirm with distributor)

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