TP-Link SG2428P 28-Port Gigabit PoE+ Smart Switch with Omada SDN
The TP-Link SG2428P is a 28-port Gigabit PoE+ Smart Switch, delivering 24 PoE+ ports with a 250W power budget and 4 SFP slots for robust business network connectivity.
- 24 PoE+ Ports: Power IP cameras, VoIP phones, and Wi-Fi access points directly, simplifying deployments and reducing cabling costs.
- Centralized Omada SDN Management: Manage your entire network from a single cloud-based interface, streamlining configuration and monitoring for IT teams.
- 56 Gbps Switching Capacity: Ensures high-speed data transfer across all connected devices, preventing bottlenecks in busy office environments.
- Advanced L2/L2+ Features: Implement VLANs, QoS, and static routing to segment networks and prioritize critical traffic, enhancing performance and security.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The TP-Link SG2428P is a managed L2/L2+ Gigabit Smart Switch, featuring 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with 802.3af/at PoE+ support and a substantial 250W power budget, alongside 4 dedicated Gigabit SFP slots for fiber uplinks. This hardware platform provides the essential connectivity and power delivery required for modern business environments.
Designed for integration into the TP-Link Omada SDN ecosystem, this switch enables centralized cloud management, allowing IT professionals to configure and monitor the entire network from any location. Its comprehensive security features, including ACLs and IP-MAC-Port binding, protect network integrity, while QoS ensures optimal performance for critical applications.
- Centralized Omada SDN Management: Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot your entire network remotely via the Omada SDN Controller, reducing the need for on-site IT staff.
- High-Density PoE+ Power: Utilize 24 PoE+ ports with a 250W budget to power numerous devices like IP cameras, access points, and VoIP phones, streamlining infrastructure and reducing power outlet dependency.
- Robust L2/L2+ Feature Set: Implement 802.1Q VLANs, QoS, and static routing to segment network traffic and prioritize bandwidth for critical business applications, ensuring consistent performance.
- Enhanced Network Security: Protect your network with features like Access Control Lists (ACL), IP-MAC-Port Binding, and DHCP Snooping, safeguarding against unauthorized access and data breaches.
- Operational Resilience & Security: Benefit from Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) for loop prevention and Link Aggregation for increased bandwidth and redundancy, ensuring continuous network uptime and data availability.
This TP-Link Smart Switch provides a scalable and secure foundation for businesses seeking to optimize their network infrastructure with simplified management and reliable performance.
Technical Specifications
1Performance & Business Impact
2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
Full Specifications
Network13
Ports & interfaces4
Power5
Security9
Performance1
Weight & dimensions3
Design4
Certificates1
Packaging content3
Management features1
Optical fiber1
Data transmission1
Multicast features1
Protocols1
Power over Ethernet (PoE)1
Operational conditions1
What This Solves
Reliable Power for Network Devices
Many modern offices and facilities rely on IP cameras, VoIP phones, and Wi-Fi access points that require power over Ethernet. The TP-Link SG2428P provides 24 PoE+ ports with a 250W budget, eliminating the need for separate power injectors and simplifying cabling.
Growing small businesses, multi-site retail operations, educational institutions, healthcare clinics
Centralized Network Management
Managing network infrastructure across multiple locations or with limited IT staff can be time-consuming and prone to errors. This switch integrates with the Omada SDN Controller, enabling IT teams to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the entire network from a single, cloud-based interface.
Small to mid-sized enterprises, franchise networks, distributed branch offices, organizations with remote IT support
Secure Network Segmentation
To enhance security and optimize performance, businesses need to segment different types of network traffic, such as guest Wi-Fi, corporate data, and surveillance feeds. The SG2428P supports 802.1Q VLANs and advanced L2/L2+ features, allowing for logical separation of network segments.
Any business handling sensitive data, organizations with guest networks, facilities requiring IoT device isolation, compliance-driven environments
Key Features
24 Gigabit 802.3af/at PoE+ ports with 250W budget
Powers numerous IP cameras, VoIP phones, and Wi-Fi access points directly, simplifying infrastructure and reducing power outlet dependency.
Omada SDN Controller integration
Enables centralized cloud management for simplified configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting across the entire network.
56 Gbit/s Switching Capacity
Ensures high-speed data transfer and prevents network bottlenecks, maintaining optimal performance for demanding business applications.
L2/L2+ features including 802.1Q VLAN, QoS, and Static Routing
Allows for efficient network segmentation and traffic prioritization, enhancing security and ensuring critical applications receive necessary bandwidth.
Access Control List (ACL) and IP-MAC-Port Binding
Provides robust security measures to prevent unauthorized network access and mitigate potential threats, protecting sensitive business data.
Industry Applications
Retail & Hospitality
To power point-of-sale systems, IP surveillance cameras, and Wi-Fi access points, ensuring reliable connectivity and security for customer and operational networks.
Education & Research
For connecting classroom devices, administrative workstations, and campus Wi-Fi infrastructure, supporting high-density user environments and secure network segmentation.
Legal & Professional Services
To provide stable network connectivity for VoIP phones, workstations, and security systems, maintaining data integrity and ensuring uninterrupted communication.
Manufacturing & Industrial
For integrating factory floor devices, office networks, and surveillance systems, enabling efficient data exchange and robust power delivery in operational technology environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the TP-Link SG2428P managed?
The SG2428P is a managed switch that can be configured via its web-based GUI, CLI, or centrally through the TP-Link Omada SDN Controller, offering flexible management options for IT professionals.
Can this switch power high-demand PoE devices?
Yes, with 24 Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) ports, each capable of delivering up to 30W, and a total PoE budget of 250W, it can power a wide range of PoE and PoE+ devices.
What kind of uplinks does the SG2428P support?
The switch includes 4 Gigabit SFP module slots, allowing for flexible fiber optic uplinks to connect to other switches or network segments over longer distances.
Does this switch support network segmentation?
Yes, it supports 802.1Q VLANs with up to 4000 VLANs, MAC address-based VLAN, Protocol-based VLAN, and Voice VLAN, enabling robust network segmentation for enhanced security and traffic management.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
5 YEAR
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.