{"product_id":"qnap-qsw-m3224-24t","title":"QNAP QSW-M3224-24T 24-Port 10GbE L3 Lite Managed Switch","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ace-qnap-qsw-m3224-24t-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n#ace-qnap-qsw-m3224-24t-copy { font-family: inherit; color: inherit; }\n\/* Reuses the current ACE calculator FAQ disclosure treatment. 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The QNAP QSW-M3224-24T provides twenty-four multi-gigabit 10GbE ports with L3 Lite management, giving growing networks the connection density and traffic controls needed for demanding file transfers, virtualisation and AV-over-IP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Connections at Full 10GbE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwenty-four RJ45 data ports support 10GbE alongside lower multi-gigabit link speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e480Gbps switching capacity and 240Gbps non-blocking throughput support a busy network core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eControl between Network Segments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQSS Pro combines Layer 2 management with static routing and a DHCP server.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVLANs, access control lists and traffic prioritisation help organise shared infrastructure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for the Equipment Rack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 1U enclosure keeps twenty-four high-speed copper connections within one rack unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC-LAG supports a planned redundant switching design with compatible configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMulti-Gigabit Ports for a Mixed Network\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect 10GbE NAS, capable computers and servers while continuing to use 5GbE, 2.5GbE, Gigabit and 100Mbps equipment. Each RJ45 port negotiates a supported link speed with the connected device. Choose suitable copper cabling and confirm the performance of both endpoints when planning a 10GbE connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRouting Where Your Network Needs It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL3 Lite adds static routing, IPv4\/IPv6 interfaces and DHCP server functionality to the managed switching platform. This allows a suitable network design to move traffic between segments without treating every connection as one flat network. Internet security and WAN services still depend on the appropriate router or firewall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResilience with a Deliberate Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMC-LAG can provide redundant paths across switches, while LACP combines compatible network links and RSTP helps control loops. These features require a correctly configured topology and participating devices. Link aggregation improves aggregate capacity across suitable traffic flows; it does not automatically turn one transfer into a faster single link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical Control for Shared Services\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVLAN, ACL and QoS controls help separate user groups and prioritise important traffic. IGMP snooping, a querier and multicast flood blocking are useful for a planned AV-over-IP installation. PTP support and the AV-over-IP configuration tools provide additional options for deployments with timing and multicast requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManagement without Using a Data Port\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA separate Gigabit management interface and USB-C console connection support administration alongside the twenty-four data ports. QSS Pro provides a browser dashboard for port status and settings. SNMP and supported AMIZcloud monitoring can fit wider management workflows; remote services need the appropriate account, connectivity and configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRack-Ready Hardware and Clear Service Access\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1U metal chassis uses five controlled fans, with front-panel status, fan and locator indicators to aid maintenance. A rackmount kit and power cord are included. The switch carries a two-year warranty and provides Ethernet data connectivity without PoE power output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the QSW-M3224-24T when a copper-based network needs substantial 10GbE connection density, manageable segmentation and an upgrade path to a redundant switching design. It is suited to shared storage, creative workstations and business infrastructure where more high-speed ports and clear network control matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ace-article-faq\" aria-label=\"Frequently asked questions\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eAre all twenty-four ports capable of 10GbE?\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. All twenty-four data ports are 10GBASE-T RJ45 connections and also support 5GbE, 2.5GbE, 1GbE and 100Mbps. The additional Gigabit management port is separate from this data-port count.\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 power?\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\u003eNo. The RJ45 ports provide Ethernet data connectivity. Devices that need Power over Ethernet require an appropriate PoE switch or compatible injector.\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 it 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\u003eIts L3 Lite feature set includes static routing and IPv4\/IPv6 interfaces, alongside VLAN configuration and a DHCP server. Suitability depends on the intended topology. It should not be assumed to provide every function of an enterprise router or firewall.\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 does MC-LAG add to the network?\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\u003eMC-LAG supports a redundant arrangement across switches so compatible connected equipment can use more than one path. The participating switches, links and endpoint configuration must be planned together. It is a resilience feature rather than a guarantee against every interruption.\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 I connect an SFP+ fibre cable directly?\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\u003eNo. The twenty-four data connections are RJ45 copper ports, not SFP+ slots. Fibre-based equipment needs a suitable separate connection method. For copper 10GbE links, select suitable cabling for the required distance and installation.\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 is included for 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\u003eThe package includes the switch, power cord, rackmount kit and quick installation guide. Network cables and connected devices are selected separately. The switch is intended for a 0–40°C operating environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"QNAP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42100520288315,"sku":"QSW-M3224-24T","price":2472.03,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/4541\/3179\/files\/qnap-qsw-m3224-24t-24-port-10gbe-l3-lite-managed-switch-1443145.png?v=1793615062","url":"https:\/\/aceperipherals.com\/products\/qnap-qsw-m3224-24t","provider":"ACE Peripherals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}