Description
Omada ES228GMP 28-Port Gigabit PoE+ Smart Switch
Centralised PoE Switching for Growing Australian Networks
The TP-Link Omada ES228GMP is a 28-port Gigabit smart switch engineered for small-to-medium business deployments where reliable Power over Ethernet and centralised management are non-negotiable. With a 250 W PoE budget across 24 Gigabit ports and four dedicated SFP uplinks, it powers and connects IP cameras, wireless access points, VoIP phones, and access-control readers from a single device — simplifying your rack and reducing cabling costs.
Key Features
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24 × Gigabit PoE+ ports — IEEE 802.3af/at compliant, up to 30 W per port
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250 W total PoE budget — sufficient for mixed camera, AP, and VoIP deployments
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4 × Gigabit SFP uplink slots — fibre or copper uplinks for high-speed backbone connectivity
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Omada SDN integration — manage via Omada Hardware Controller, Software Controller, or Omada Cloud
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VLAN, QoS & IGMP snooping — traffic segmentation and multicast optimisation out of the box
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Port mirroring, RSTP & link aggregation (802.3ad) — enterprise-grade resilience for SMB budgets
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Fanless design — silent operation ideal for office and retail environments
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Rack-mountable 19" chassis — standard 1U form factor for clean rack installations
Use Cases
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IP surveillance networks — power and connect up to 24 PoE cameras with dedicated VLAN isolation
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Wi-Fi infrastructure — deploy Omada EAPs across a floor or building without separate power injectors
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Access control systems — power electromagnetic locks, readers, and intercoms over a single Cat6 run
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VoIP deployments — prioritise voice traffic with QoS to maintain call quality alongside data traffic
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SMB office networks — centralise switching for workstations, printers, and IoT devices in one managed layer
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Model |
ES228GMP |
| Standards |
IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3z, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3x, 802.3ad, 802.1D, 802.1w, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1X |
| RJ45 Ports |
24 × 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE+ |
| SFP Slots |
4 × Gigabit SFP |
| Total Ports |
28 |
| PoE Standard |
IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at (PoE+) |
| PoE Budget |
250 W |
| Max PoE per Port |
30 W |
| Switching Capacity |
56 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate |
41.67 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table |
16K |
| Jumbo Frame |
9216 Bytes |
| VLANs |
802.1Q VLAN, up to 4K VLAN groups |
| QoS |
802.1p CoS / DSCP, 4 queues per port |
| Management |
Omada App, Web GUI, CLI (Telnet/SSH), SNMP v1/v2c/v3 |
| Dimensions |
440 × 180 × 44 mm (1U rack-mount) |
| Power Input |
100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Certifications |
CE, FCC, RoHS |
| Operating Temperature |
0–45°C |
| Warranty |
3 Years (Australia) |
Omada SDN — Unified Network Management
The ES228GMP is fully compatible with the Omada Software Defined Networking (SDN) platform. Manage your entire network — switches, access points, and gateways — from a single dashboard, whether on-premises via the Omada Hardware or Software Controller, or remotely through Omada Cloud. Zero-touch provisioning, real-time monitoring, and centralised configuration make it straightforward for installers to deploy and hand over to end-users with minimal on-site time.
Recommended Accessories & Compatible Products
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Omada EAP670 — Wi-Fi 6 ceiling-mount access point, PoE powered
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Omada EAP615-Wall — Wall-plate Wi-Fi 6 AP for hospitality and office deployments
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Omada ER7206 — Multi-WAN VPN router for complete Omada SDN stack
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Omada OC200 — Hardware controller for on-premises SDN management
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TP-Link TL-SM311LS — 1000BASE-LX SFP module for single-mode fibre uplinks
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Electromagnetic locks & access control readers — PoE-powered via ES228GMP ports
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the ES228GMP support full 250 W PoE across all 24 ports simultaneously?
The total PoE budget is 250 W shared across all 24 PoE+ ports. In practice, the switch intelligently allocates power based on connected device demand. For high-density deployments, plan your power budget per port to avoid exceeding the total budget — a mix of cameras (typically 7–15 W) and APs (typically 12–25 W) will comfortably fit within the 250 W envelope.
Can I manage the ES228GMP without an Omada Controller?
Yes. The ES228GMP can be managed as a standalone device via its web GUI or CLI (Telnet/SSH) without any controller. However, for multi-device deployments, using the free Omada Software Controller or Omada Cloud unlocks centralised configuration, topology views, and zero-touch provisioning.
Is the ES228GMP compatible with non-Omada PoE devices?
Yes. The switch is IEEE 802.3af/at compliant, so it will power any standards-compliant PoE or PoE+ device regardless of brand — including IP cameras, VoIP phones, and access control hardware from third-party manufacturers.
What SFP modules are compatible with the ES228GMP?
The four SFP slots support standard 1000BASE-SX (multi-mode fibre), 1000BASE-LX (single-mode fibre), and 1000BASE-T (copper) SFP modules. TP-Link Omada-branded SFP modules are recommended for guaranteed compatibility, but most standards-compliant third-party modules will also work.
Does the switch require a fan?
The ES228GMP uses a fanless design, making it completely silent in operation. This makes it well-suited for office environments, reception areas, and retail spaces where fan noise would be disruptive.
Is the ES228GMP suitable for outdoor or harsh environments?
No — the ES228GMP is rated for indoor use with an operating temperature of 0–45°C. For outdoor or industrial deployments, consider TP-Link's hardened or outdoor-rated switch range.
