{"product_id":"d-link-dgs-1520-52","title":"D-Link DGS-1520-52 52-Port Gigabit Layer 3 Stackable Switch","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ace-d-link-dgs-1520-52-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n#ace-d-link-dgs-1520-52-copy { font-family: inherit; color: inherit; }\n\/* Reuses the current ACE calculator FAQ disclosure treatment. 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It brings switching, dynamic routing and physical stacking into a rackmount platform for business networks that need organised connectivity, clear traffic separation and practical room for expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVLANs, access controls and monitoring tools help keep day-to-day administration consistent. Choose the uplink optics, cables and any optional power equipment to suit the installation; published link rates describe interface capability rather than guaranteed application throughput.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnectivity That Suits the Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48 × Gigabit RJ45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × 10GBASE-T and 2 × 10G SFP+ uplinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated non-PoE access switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eControl and Resilience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPv4\/IPv6 Layer 3 routing including OSPF and RIP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical stacking with ring or chain topology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVLAN segmentation and eight traffic-priority queues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdministration and Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeb interface and command-line administration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e802.1X authentication and DHCP snooping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Around the Right Access Ports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48 Gigabit copper ports connect the devices that support everyday work. Separate 10G copper and SFP+ uplinks provide a faster path towards aggregation switches and suitable servers. Select cabling and endpoint interfaces for the intended speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep Uplink Choices Flexible\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 10GBASE-T ports and 2 10G SFP+ slots let the network combine copper and optical uplinks. Compatible optics or direct-attach cables are selected separately. Interfaces used for physical stacking are part of this same port set, so reserve them when planning the uplink layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrow with a Co-ordinated Physical Stack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to eight switches in a physical ring or chain stack with up to 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth. Stacking uses the available 10G interfaces. A stack can simplify administration across multiple units and support a redundant ring design when correctly cabled. Physical stacking is different from virtual management, and the available forwarding and uplink design still need to match the workload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoute Between Network Segments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIPv4\/IPv6 routing supports static routes, RIP\/RIPng and OSPFv2\/v3, with policy-based routing and VRRP tools for a suitably designed network. Use these functions to organise traffic between departments, services or VLANs while keeping access policies deliberate. Route-table limits and the upstream firewall or gateway remain part of the overall design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep Shared Services Organised\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVLANs, link aggregation, spanning-tree protocols and Ethernet Ring Protection Switching help structure a resilient Layer 2 network. Eight QoS queues provide traffic-priority controls, while IGMP and MLD snooping help manage multicast distribution. The resulting performance depends on a sound topology and correctly configured endpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMake Administration Easier to Maintain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeb administration, serial CLI, SSH and SNMP provide several ways to manage the switch. Authentication, DHCP snooping, access-control lists and monitoring tools help support consistent operations. Dual images and configuration files provide useful options when planning controlled firmware changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DGS-1520-52 brings Gigabit access, 10G uplinks and Layer 3 management together in a stackable business switch. Its value is in a balanced network design: suitable access links, deliberate segmentation, properly sized uplinks. Select compatible optics and any optional power equipment around the exact deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ace-article-faq\" aria-label=\"Frequently asked questions\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eWhich Ports Provide 10-Gigabit Connections?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo 10GBASE-T ports and 2 SFP+ slots provide the 10G uplink interfaces. The 48 access ports are Gigabit RJ45 connections. Console ports are for administration rather than extra data connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eDoes This Switch Supply PoE?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a non-PoE model. It does not supply operating power to access points, cameras or other devices through its data ports. Use an appropriate PoE switch or injector where the connected equipment requires power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eHow Many Switches Can Be Stacked?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to eight switches in a physical ring or chain stack with up to 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth. Stacking uses the available 10G interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eAre SFP Modules and Stacking Cables Included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelect compatible optical modules or direct-attach cables separately for the intended link. Match the transceiver standard, fibre type, reach and switch compatibility. Where a 10G interface is used for stacking, include that allocation in the port plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eCan the Switch Route Between VLANs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The documented Layer 3 functions include IPv4\/IPv6 static routing, RIP\/RIPng and OSPFv2\/v3, alongside VLAN segmentation and access controls. It is a managed switch rather than a complete substitute for the internet gateway, firewall or security services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eWhat Should Be Checked Before Installation?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm the rack space, ventilation, mains supply, uplink media. The warranty is 5 years. Optional backup-power equipment and optics require their own exact compatibility check.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"D-Link","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41568043892795,"sku":"DGS-1520-52","price":1616.96,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/4541\/3179\/files\/d-link-dgs-1520-52-52-port-gigabit-layer-3-stackable-switch-1149482.png?v=1793783292","url":"https:\/\/aceperipherals.com\/products\/d-link-dgs-1520-52","provider":"ACE Peripherals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}