{"product_id":"qnap-qsw-m408-4c","title":"QNAP QSW-M408-4C 12-Port 1\/10GbE Managed Switch","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ace-qnap-qsw-m408-4c-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n#ace-qnap-qsw-m408-4c-copy { font-family: inherit; color: inherit; }\n\/* Reuses the current ACE calculator FAQ disclosure treatment. 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The QNAP QSW-M408-4C combines eight Gigabit RJ45 ports with four flexible SFP+\/RJ45 combo connections. Browser-based Layer 2 management gives a small office or creative workspace useful control over segmentation, traffic priority and redundant paths without requiring every device to move to 10GbE at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep Everyday Connections Useful\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight Gigabit RJ45 ports connect existing network devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour high-speed logical ports provide the 10GbE connection layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour Flexible SFP+ and Copper Combo Links\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSFP+ supports compatible 10GbE and 1GbE connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombo copper supports five speeds, with one active connection per pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManage a Shared Network\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQSS presents switch and port settings through a browser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVLANs, LACP, QoS, ACLs and RSTP support a considered network design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMake the Port Layout Work for You\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the 4 combo connections has an SFP+ socket and an RJ45 socket, but only one side of each pair is used at a time. The switch supports twelve simultaneous data connections, not an extra connection for every physical socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnect Storage and Uplinks at the Right Speed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RJ45 side of each combo supports 10GbE, 5GbE, 2.5GbE, Gigabit and 100Mbps. Its SFP+ side supports compatible 10GbE or 1GbE modules and cables. This allows mixed copper and SFP+ workstations, storage or uplinks to share the same switching platform, with the chosen connection type matched to each link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrganise Workgroups with Layer 2 Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVLANs help separate suitable device groups, while ACLs provide IP- or MAC-based access rules. QoS can prioritise selected traffic on shared connections. These controls work as part of the wider network design; routing between VLANs and Internet protection remain tasks for suitable routing and security equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Aggregation and Redundancy Deliberately\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLACP supports compatible aggregated links, and RSTP helps control redundant switching paths. The benefits depend on both endpoints and the configured topology. Aggregation improves total capacity across suitable traffic flows rather than automatically making one file copy exceed the speed of an individual link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSee and Maintain the Network\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQSS provides a dashboard, port statistics and configuration tools. LLDP assists with device discovery, while IGMP snooping helps manage suitable multicast traffic. Firmware maintenance should use the exact model’s supported release and a planned service window because the switch restarts during an update.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Practical Desktop Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact desktop enclosure uses an external power adapter and a temperature-controlled fan. Keep the ventilation clear and allow appropriate cable space. This is a data switch without PoE output, so cameras and access points that require PoE need a separate suitable power source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the QSW-M408-4C for a managed Gigabit access network with four flexible SFP+\/RJ45 combo connections. It provides useful traffic controls and a clear path for connecting mixed copper and SFP+ workstations, storage or uplinks, while keeping existing Gigabit equipment in service.\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 twelve ports 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\u003eNo. Eight RJ45 data ports are Gigabit connections. The remaining four logical data ports provide 10GbE through the specified dedicated or shared SFP+\/RJ45 connections. The RJ45 console is for administration and is not another Ethernet data port.\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 do the shared combo ports work?\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\u003eEach of the 4 combo ports offers either an SFP+ connection or its paired RJ45 connection. Only one side of a pair is active at a time. There are twelve simultaneous data connections in total, including the eight Gigabit RJ45 ports.\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 it power cameras or wireless access points?\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. It provides Ethernet data without PoE output. Use the device’s own power supply or a compatible PoE injector when the connected equipment needs power over its Ethernet cable.\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 manage VLANs and link aggregation?\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. QSS supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN configuration, LACP, QoS, ACLs and RSTP. Configure compatible endpoints and the wider network correctly; LACP does not automatically multiply the speed of a single transfer.\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\"\u003eIs the switch fanless?\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. It has one controlled double ball bearing fan. QNAP lists a sound level below 21dB(A), but actual perceived noise depends on conditions and installation. Keep the vents unobstructed.\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 and what warranty applies?\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 adapter, power cord and quick installation guide. Network cables, optics and direct attach cables are selected separately. The switch has a two-year warranty; bundled accessories have one year.\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":41612384403515,"sku":"QSW-M408-4C","price":694.52,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/4541\/3179\/files\/qsw-m408-4c-official-03-top-right.png?v=1793551168","url":"https:\/\/aceperipherals.com\/products\/qnap-qsw-m408-4c","provider":"ACE Peripherals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}