QNAP QSW-M5216-1T 17-Port 10/25Gbe Switch

High-Speed 25GbE Fiber Managed Switch

Elevating Network Performance for SMBs and Enterprises

The QNAP QSW-M5216-1T is a state-of-the-art 16-Port 25GbE SFP28 fiber Managed Switch, featuring an additional 10GbE NBASE-T port. It's designed to enhance the network infrastructure of small businesses and enterprises by providing ultra-high 25GbE speeds and a robust backbone switching capacity.

Key Features

• 25GbE Fiber Connectivity: Equipped with sixteen 25GbE SFP28 fiber ports, offering a backbone switching capacity of 820Gbps. Ideal for uplinking server rooms and facilitating high-speed connections.
• 10GbE Hybrid Networking: The switch includes a 10GbE NBASE-T port, enabling hybrid high-speed network deployment.
• User-Friendly Management Interface: Features a web UI, the QNAP Switch System (QSS), providing an overview dashboard, port management, and setting guide for intuitive network management.
• Layer 2 Network Management: Offers Layer 2 management features like LACP, VLAN, ACL, and LLDP for efficient bandwidth control and security enhancement.
• RSTP Protocol Support: Incorporates Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol for efficient deployment of small to medium-scale networks with expansion, redundancy, and loop prevention capabilities.
• Flow Control: Adheres to IEEE802.3x Flow Control in full-duplex mode to prevent packet loss.

Advantages of 25GbE Technology

• High-Speed Storage and AI Applications: Ideal for bandwidth-intensive tasks in storage, virtualization, and AI.
• Backward Compatibility: 25GbE SFP28 ports are backward compatible with 10GbE SFP+/1GbE SFP, and can connect to 50GbE/100GbE using Breakout DAC.
• Cost-Effective: Offers significantly faster speeds than 10GbE at a marginally higher cost, making it suitable for backbone network upgrades.

Exceptional Switching Capacity

• 820Gbps Backbone Capacity: Ensures the full potential of each port, suitable as a core switch for linking to 25G/100G servers and NAS in server rooms or connecting to 25G/10G edge fiber switches.

Flexible Deployment

• Multiple Port Options: Combines 25GbE SFP28 fiber ports with a 10GBASE-T port for versatile network configurations.
• Broad Compatibility: Supports direct connection to NAS, network cards, and switches using various interface types.

QSS: Intuitive Network Management Software

• User-Centric Design: Simplifies setup and management with a clear GUI, matching on-screen display with physical ports.
• Comprehensive Management Tools: Includes an overview dashboard, port management, and a setting guide for efficient control of Layer 2 networks.

Optimizing Network Performance

• Bandwidth and Packet Control: Features like LACP, VLAN, QoS, and IGMP Snooping to enhance network performance through efficient IP grouping and bandwidth management.
• Robust Security and System Functions: Includes ACL, LLDP, RSTP, and Flow Control for reliable network operations with enhanced security measures.

Conclusion

The QNAP QSW-M5216-1T is an exceptional choice for businesses looking to upgrade to a high-speed, efficient, and versatile network infrastructure. Its combination of ultra-high-speed fiber connectivity, user-friendly management, and robust security features make it an ideal core switch for modern network environments.