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TP-Link T1500-28PCT Managed L2 Fast Ethernet Smart Network Switch with 24 Port POE+, 4 Gigabit LAN, 2 SFP Slots, Rackmount - Black
A 24-port smart managed switch with 10/100 Mbps and 4 gigabit ports, supporting PoE+ and 2 combo SFP slots for flexible networking.
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TP‑Link T1500‑28PCT Managed L2 Fast Ethernet Smart Network Switch
The TP‑Link T1500‑28PCT is a high‑performance, rack‑mountable Layer 2 managed switch designed for enterprise and data‑center environments that require robust PoE+ support, flexible uplink options, and advanced network management features. Built on a 1U chassis with dual fans for reliable cooling, this switch delivers a total switching capacity of 12.8 Gb/s, making it suitable for demanding workloads such as VoIP, video surveillance, and high‑bandwidth IoT deployments.
Key Physical Characteristics
- Form Factor: 1U rack‑mountable network switch (22 cm depth, 44 cm width)
- Dimensions: Height 4.4 cm; Depth 22.0 cm; Width 44.0 cm
- Power Supply: AC input 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz with included adapter (maximum consumption 222.15 W)
- Cooling: Dual 120 mm fans for efficient heat dissipation
- Color: Black chassis with LED indicators for LAN, PoE, Power, and WLAN status
- Rack Mount Kit: Included; supports standard 19‑inch racks
Port Configuration & Connectivity
- 28 Ethernet Ports: 24 × Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) PoE+ capable, 4 × Gigabit RJ‑45 uplinks (10/100/1000 Mbps)
- 2 Combo SFP Slots: Support for 100/1000 Mbps fiber modules (Gigabit SFP), enabling flexible uplink or redundancy options
- PoE+ Capability: 24 PoE+ ports delivering up to 192 W total budget; each port supports IEEE 802.3af/at standards for powering devices such as IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones
- Cable Compatibility: Cat3, Cat4, Cat5, Cat5e (up to 100 Mbps on Fast Ethernet ports)
- Auto MDI/MDI‑X: Yes – eliminates the need for crossover cables
- Auto‑Negotiation: Enabled for optimal link speed and duplex settings
Advanced Layer 2 Features
- VLAN Support: Up to 512 simultaneous VLANs (out of 4K ID space); includes Voice VLAN, Tagged VLAN, Protocol‑based VLAN, and MAC address‑based VLAN capabilities
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP): IEEE 802.1D/802.1w/802.1s support with rapid convergence options
- Link Aggregation: IEEE 802.3ad (LACP) for combining multiple links into a single logical link, increasing bandwidth and providing redundancy
- IGMP Snooping & Multicast Support: Efficient handling of multicast traffic for IPTV and streaming services
- Rate Limiting & Broadcast Storm Control: Protects the network from broadcast floods and ensures fair bandwidth allocation
- Loop Protection: Prevents network loops that could cause downtime
- Port Mirroring: Enables traffic capture for troubleshooting or monitoring purposes
- Jumbo Frames: Supports frames up to 9216 bytes, improving throughput for large data transfers
Management & Security
- Web‑Based Management Interface: Intuitive GUI accessible via any modern browser; supports HTTPS for secure configuration
- Command Line Interface (CLI): SSH/SSL‑protected access for advanced users and automation scripts
- SNMP v1/v2c/v3: Full support for network monitoring systems
- RMON, SNTP, TFTP: Protocols for remote management, time synchronization, and firmware updates
- Security Algorithms: SSH, SSH‑2, SSL/TLS for encrypted communication; MAC‑based authentication and port‑based authentication options
- MIB Support: RFC1213, RFC2233, RFC1643, RFC1493, RFC2674, RFC2819, RFC2021, RFC2925 – ensuring compatibility with a wide range of network management tools
Performance & Reliability Metrics
- Switching Capacity: 12.8 Gb/s throughput
- Packet Forwarding Rate: 9.5 Mpps (million packets per second)
- MAC Address Table: 8000 entries for efficient forwarding decisions
- Number of Queues: 4, enabling Quality‑of‑Service (QoS) prioritization across traffic classes
- Operating Temperature Range: Not specified; designed for standard data‑center environments
- Operating Humidity: 10 %–90 %
- Electrical Frequency: 50–60 Hz, ensuring global compatibility
Compatibility & Ecosystem Integration
- Operating Systems Supported for Management: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8, macOS, NetWare, UNIX, Linux – allowing administrators to use familiar tools
- Standards Compliance: CE, FCC, RoHS; IEEE 802.3i, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3z, 802.3ad, 802.3x, 802.1d, 802.1s, 802.1w, 802.1q, 802.1p – guaranteeing interoperability with existing infrastructure
- Firmware Upgradeable: Yes – supports OTA or TFTP updates for feature enhancements and security patches
Typical Deployment Scenarios
- Enterprise LAN Core: Aggregating multiple access switches while providing PoE+ to floor‑level devices.
- Data Center Fabric: Using SFP uplinks for high‑speed interconnects between spine and leaf layers.
- Campus Wi‑Fi Backbone: Powering wireless controllers and access points with PoE+ while delivering gigabit uplink bandwidth.
- Security & Surveillance Systems: Supporting IP cameras, PTZ units, and video recorders that require reliable PoE+ and high throughput.
Conclusion
The TP‑Link T1500‑28PCT combines a dense PoE+ port count with flexible uplink options, comprehensive Layer 2 features, and robust management capabilities. Its 1U rack design, dual‑fan cooling, and compliance with industry standards make it an ideal choice for organizations seeking a scalable, secure, and high‑performance network foundation.
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| Brand |  TP-Link is a brand of networking products that was founded in 1996. The company is headquartered in China, and manufactures a wide range of networking products, including routers, switches, and adapters. TP-Link has a large global presence, and is one of the most popular networking brands in the world. |
| Model | TP-LINK T1500-28PCT |
| MPN | TP-LINK T1500-28PCT(TL-SL2428P) |
| ID | 1875323 |
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10g support Indicates whether the product supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) connectivity, either through dedicated 10 GbE ports or via SFP+ modules that enable 10 GbE operation.
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No |
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AC adapter included Indicates whether the product comes with an AC power adapter included in the package. A value of "Yes" means a charger is supplied, while "No" indicates that no charger is provided and the user must obtain one separately.
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Yes |
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AC input frequency The frequency of the alternating current supplied to the device, expressed in hertz (Hz). It indicates the acceptable operating range for the electrical mains that powers the product.
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50 - 60 Hz |
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AC input voltage The alternating current voltage range that the product accepts from its power source, expressed in volts (V). It indicates the minimum and maximum supply voltages compatible with the device.
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100 - 240 V |
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Authentication A list of authentication mechanisms that a network device can use to verify users or devices, such as Guest VLAN, Port-based authentication, MAC-based authentication, Web-based authentication, Captive Portal, and Auto VLAN. The values are comma‑separated strings representing each supported method.
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MAC-based authentication,Port-based authentication |
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Auto MDI/MDI-X Indicates whether the device can automatically detect and configure MDI or MDI‑X connections for network cables, simplifying cable management and reducing manual setup.
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Yes |
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Auto-negotiation Indicates whether the device automatically negotiates link parameters such as speed, duplex mode and flow control with a connected partner, ensuring optimal communication settings without manual configuration.
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Yes |
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Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity Indicates the total count of physical RJ‑45 Ethernet connectors available on a device for wired network connectivity. The value is an integer representing how many separate ports can be used to connect Ethernet cables.
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28 |
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Broadcast storm control Indicates whether a network device includes a feature that limits the amount of broadcast traffic to prevent network congestion and potential outages caused by excessive broadcast packets.
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Yes |
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Cable types supported A list of the cable categories or standards that a product can use, such as Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7, Fiber, HDMI, USB, etc. The values are separated by commas and represent the types of cables compatible with the device.
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Cat3,Cat4,Cat5,Cat5e |
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Cables included A list of the cable types that are supplied with the product, such as USB, HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, LAN (RJ‑45), SATA, audio or other relevant connectors.
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AC |
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Case colour The colour or combination of colours that a product’s outer shell or enclosure is available in, expressed as common names such as "Black", "Silver" or comma‑separated lists like "Black, White". It indicates the visual appearance of the case for consumers.
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Black |
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Certification A list of official certifications or compliance marks that the product has received from regulatory bodies, safety organizations, or industry standards groups. Each entry represents a distinct certification such as CE, FCC, RoHS, UL, or WEEE, and may include additional details like version numbers or specific test reports.
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CE, FCC, RoHS |
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Combo SFP ports quantity Represents how many combo SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) ports are physically present on the product. The value is a simple integer indicating the total count of these ports, regardless of speed or interface variant.
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2 |
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Compatible operating systems List of operating systems that the product can run or support, including specific versions and architectures when relevant. Each value represents a distinct OS that is compatible with the hardware or software.
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Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX, Linux |
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Copper ethernet cabling technology A comma‑separated list of the copper Ethernet standards supported by a device, such as 10BASE‑T, 100BASE‑TX, or 1000BASE‑T. Each entry indicates a specific speed and physical specification that the product can transmit over its RJ‑45 ports.
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10BASE-T,100BASE-TX,1000BASE-T |
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Depth The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
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22.0 cm |
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DHCP features A comma‑separated list of the DHCP roles and options that a device can provide or use, such as server, client, relay, snooping, option 82 support, and IPv6 variants. The value may contain multiple items for a single product.
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DHCPv6 client,DHCP server,DHCP client |
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Firmware upgradeable Indicates whether the device can receive firmware updates, allowing improvements in functionality and security fixes through downloads from the manufacturer.
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Yes |
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Flow control support Indicates whether a device includes hardware or firmware that can manage the flow of data on its interfaces, such as enabling or disabling automatic pause frames, handling congestion, or providing other traffic‑control mechanisms. A value of "Yes" means the feature is present and can be configured; "No" indicates it is not available.
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Yes |
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Form factor Specifies the physical configuration or design of a product, such as ATX, Micro‑ATX, Mini‑ITX, tower, case with cover, etc. It describes how the device is built and what mounting or expansion options it supports.
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Network Switch |
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Form Factor The physical configuration or shape of a product, such as clamshell, tower, rack‑mount, or compact form. It indicates how the device is built and what mounting or expansion options it supports.
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1U |
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Height The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.
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4.4 cm |
| IGMP snooping | Yes |
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Jumbo frames The largest Ethernet frame size (in bytes) that the device can transmit or receive without fragmentation. This value determines the maximum payload that can be sent in a single network packet, which can improve throughput for high‑bandwidth applications.
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9216 |
| Jumbo frames support | Yes |
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LAN Ports Speed The maximum network transfer rates supported by the device’s LAN ports, expressed as common speed abbreviations such as "10/100", "10/100/1000" or "10GbE". Each value represents a distinct speed that the port can negotiate during operation.
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10/100 |
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LED indicators A list of the functions or statuses that an LED indicator on a device can display, such as power status, activity, link, and other operational signals.
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LAN,PoE,Power,WLAN |
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Link aggregation Indicates whether the device can combine multiple network connections into a single logical link to increase bandwidth or provide redundancy.
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Yes |
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Loop protection Indicates whether the device includes loop protection to prevent network loops that can cause broadcast storms and disrupt traffic.
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Yes |
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MAC address table The total count of unique MAC addresses that the device can store in its forwarding table. This value indicates how many devices can be simultaneously connected before the switch must start discarding or aging out older entries.
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8000 entries |
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Management protocols A list of network protocols that a device can use for configuration, monitoring and remote management, such as SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS, Telnet, SSH or other standard interfaces. Each protocol is represented by its common name and may be separated by commas or slashes in the source data.
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SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, SNTP, TFTP |
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Maximum power consumption The highest electrical power that a device can draw or consume during operation, expressed in watts (W). It represents the peak energy usage of the product and is useful for estimating maximum power requirements, comparing efficiency across similar devices, and ensuring compatibility with power supplies.
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222.15 W |
| MIB support | RFC1213, RFC2233, RFC1643, RFC1493, RFC2674, RFC2819, RFC2021, RFC2925 |
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Multicast support Indicates whether the device can send or receive IP multicast traffic, allowing it to participate in group communications such as streaming media, IPTV, and certain network protocols that rely on multicast distribution.
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Yes |
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Number of queues The total count of independent processing or scheduling queues that the product supports. A queue is a logical buffer used to manage tasks, packets, or requests in order, allowing the device to handle multiple streams or operations concurrently.
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4 |
| Operating humidity | 10 to 90 % |
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Package type The form of packaging used for a product, such as box, blister pack, bag, or pallet. It indicates how the item is contained and protected during shipping and storage.
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Box |
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Port mirroring Indicates whether the device supports port mirroring, a feature that allows one or more ports to copy traffic from another port for monitoring or analysis purposes.
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Yes |
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Ports Providing PoE Represents the total count of RJ‑45 Ethernet interfaces on a device that support Power over Ethernet (PoE). The value is an integer indicating how many ports can deliver both data and power to connected devices.
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24 x Fast Ethernet 10/100 |
| Power supply included | Yes |
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Quick start guide Indicates whether a quick‑start guide is provided with the product. A value of "Yes" means that a brief, introductory manual or overview is included to help users get started quickly; "No" indicates that no such guide is supplied.
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Yes |
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Rack mount kit Indicates whether the product is a rack mounting kit and, if applicable, its compatibility with standard rack systems. The value can be "Yes" or "No", or it may include a measurement such as "1U" or "2U" to specify the height occupied by the kit when installed in a rack.
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Yes |
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Rack mounting Indicates whether a product is designed to be mounted in a rack system. The value can be "Yes" or "No", or it may specify the height occupied by the device using rack units (U) such as "1U", "2U", or a numeric measurement with unit, e.g., "61.25 mm".
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Yes |
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Rate limiting Indicates whether the device supports rate limiting, a feature that restricts the maximum data transfer speed or bandwidth to prevent network congestion or ensure fair usage among connected devices. A value of "Yes" means the device can enforce such limits, while "No" indicates it does not provide this capability.
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Yes |
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Spanning Tree Protocol Indicates whether the device implements the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), a network protocol that prevents loops in Ethernet topologies by dynamically blocking and forwarding paths to maintain a loop‑free logical topology.
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Yes |
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SSH/SSL support Indicates whether the device can establish secure connections using SSH or SSL protocols, allowing encrypted remote management and data transfer.
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Yes |
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Switch type The classification of a network switch based on its management capabilities, such as Managed or Unmanaged. This attribute indicates whether the device can be configured and monitored remotely (Managed) or operates with fixed settings without remote configuration (Unmanaged). It helps users choose a switch that matches their networking expertise and control requirements.
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Managed |
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Switching capacity The maximum data transfer rate that the device can handle, expressed as a numeric value with an appropriate unit such as Gbit/s or Mbit/s. This attribute indicates how quickly data can be transmitted through the device and helps users compare networking performance across products.
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12.8 Gbit/s |
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Throughput The maximum rate at which a device can process or transmit data, expressed in megabits per second (Mpps). It indicates the capacity of network equipment such as switches, routers, or hubs to handle traffic without bottlenecks.
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9.5 Mpps |
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Total Network Ports The total count of all network interface connectors present on the product, including Ethernet RJ‑45 ports, SFP/SFP+ modules, QSFP, and any other wired networking interfaces. The value is a simple integer indicating how many separate network connections can be used simultaneously.
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4 x 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) RJ-45 2 x 100/1000 (Gigabit) SFP |
| Virtual LAN features | Voice VLAN,Tagged VLAN,Protocol-based VLAN,MAC address-based VLAN |
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VLAN support Indicates whether the device can configure and manage Virtual LANs (VLANs) for network segmentation and traffic isolation. A value of "Yes" means the product supports VLAN tagging, creation, and management; a value of "No" indicates it does not provide this capability.
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Yes |
| VLANs | Supports up to 512 VLANs simultaneously (out of 4K VLAN IDs) |
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Warranty The length of time for which the manufacturer guarantees that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, typically expressed in years or months.
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5 Years. |
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Web-based management Indicates whether the product can be configured and monitored through a web interface accessible via a browser, allowing remote administration over a local or internet connection.
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Yes |
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Width The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
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44.0 cm |
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TP-LINK (0845973092597 / T1500-28PCT (TL-SL2428P)) - AC input frequency: 50 - 60 Hz - AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V - Auto MDI/MDI-X - Broadcast storm control - Firmware upgradeable - Flow control support