{"product_id":"tp-link-omada-es216g-16-port-gigabit-smart-switch","title":"TP-Link Omada ES216G 16-Port Gigabit Smart Switch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTP-Link Omada ES216G — 16-Port Gigabit Smart Switch for Business Networks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe TP-Link Omada ES216G is a 16-port Gigabit smart switch designed for small to medium-sized business networks that demand reliable performance, flexible VLAN segmentation, and centralised management. With 16 Gigabit RJ45 ports and 2 Gigabit SFP uplink slots, the ES216G slots seamlessly into the Omada SDN ecosystem — giving IT administrators a single pane of glass to manage switches, access points, and routers across their entire network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16× Gigabit RJ45 Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full wire-speed Gigabit connectivity for workstations, IP cameras, VoIP phones, and access points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2× Gigabit SFP Uplink Slots\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fibre or copper uplink flexibility for connecting to core switches or aggregation layers over longer distances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOmada SDN Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e — Centralised management via Omada Controller (hardware, software, or cloud-based) with zero-touch provisioning and unified monitoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e802.1Q VLAN Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Segment network traffic for improved security, performance, and multi-tenant environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQoS (Quality of Service)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Prioritise latency-sensitive traffic such as VoIP and video conferencing for consistent call quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIGMP Snooping\u003c\/strong\u003e — Efficiently manages multicast traffic to reduce unnecessary bandwidth consumption across the network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLink Aggregation (802.3ad LACP)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bond multiple ports for increased uplink bandwidth and redundancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpanning Tree Protocol (STP\/RSTP\/MSTP)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Prevents network loops and ensures a resilient, loop-free topology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePort Mirroring \u0026amp; Traffic Monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e — Simplifies network diagnostics and troubleshooting without additional hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFanless Silent Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Quiet operation makes the ES216G suitable for office environments, reception areas, and noise-sensitive spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack-Mountable\u003c\/strong\u003e — Standard 19-inch rack-mount form factor with mounting hardware included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall \u0026amp; Medium Business (SMB) Networks\u003c\/strong\u003e — Provide reliable Gigabit connectivity for staff workstations, printers, and shared network resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP Surveillance Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e — Connect IP cameras with VLAN isolation to keep surveillance traffic separate from corporate data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoIP Deployments\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use QoS prioritisation to ensure crystal-clear voice calls across the network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi Access Point Backhaul\u003c\/strong\u003e — Power and connect multiple Omada EAP access points as part of a unified Omada SDN deployment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Tenant Offices \u0026amp; Co-Working Spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use 802.1Q VLANs to logically separate tenant traffic on shared physical infrastructure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Healthcare Networks\u003c\/strong\u003e — Segment staff, student, and guest networks with robust VLAN and access control policies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eRJ45 Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e16× 10\/100\/1000 Mbps Gigabit\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eSFP Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e2× Gigabit SFP\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eSwitching Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e36 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eForwarding Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e26.78 Mpps\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eMAC Address Table\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e8K\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eJumbo Frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e9216 Bytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eVLAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e802.1Q VLAN, up to 4K VLAN Groups\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eQoS\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e802.1p, DSCP, Port-based QoS; 4 queues per port\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eLink Aggregation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e802.3ad LACP, up to 8 groups, 8 ports per group\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eSpanning Tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eSTP, RSTP, MSTP\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eIGMP Snooping\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eIGMP v1\/v2\/v3 Snooping\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eOmada App, Omada Cloud Controller, Omada Hardware Controller, Web GUI, CLI (Telnet\/SSH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eFanless\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e19-inch Rack-Mountable, 1U\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eMax 10.6W\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e0°C to 40°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e3 Years (TP-Link Australia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTP-Link Omada OC300\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hardware Omada Controller for on-premises centralised management of the ES216G alongside other Omada devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTP-Link Omada ER7206\u003c\/strong\u003e — Multi-WAN Gigabit VPN Router for enterprise-grade routing and firewall in Omada SDN deployments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTP-Link Omada EAP670\u003c\/strong\u003e — Wi-Fi 6 Ceiling-Mount Access Point for pairing with the ES216G in a complete Omada wired and wireless network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTP-Link TL-SM311LS\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gigabit SFP Single-Mode Fibre Module for long-distance uplink connections via the ES216G’s SFP slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTP-Link TL-SM311LM\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gigabit SFP Multi-Mode Fibre Module for shorter fibre runs within a building or campus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.omadanetworks.com\/au\/business-networking\/omada-switch-agile\/es216g\/#specifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eES216G Datasheet \u0026amp; Specifications (Omada AU)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tp-link.com\/au\/support\/download\/es216g\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFirmware, Drivers \u0026amp; User Guide Downloads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the ES216G and a standard unmanaged switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike an unmanaged switch, the ES216G is a smart (web-managed) switch that supports advanced features including 802.1Q VLANs, QoS traffic prioritisation, IGMP snooping, link aggregation, and port mirroring. These features give network administrators granular control over traffic flow, security segmentation, and network performance — essential for business environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the ES216G support PoE to power access points or IP cameras?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The ES216G is a non-PoE switch. If you need to power PoE devices such as IP cameras or wireless access points, consider pairing it with a PoE switch such as the Omada TL-SG2210P or TL-SG3428XPP, or use standalone PoE injectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the ES216G be managed via the Omada cloud?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The ES216G is fully compatible with the Omada SDN platform and can be managed via the Omada Cloud Controller, Omada Software Controller, or OC300 Hardware Controller. This enables remote monitoring, configuration, and zero-touch provisioning from anywhere with an internet connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many VLANs does the ES216G support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES216G supports up to 4096 VLAN groups using 802.1Q tagging, making it suitable for complex multi-tenant, multi-department, or multi-service network architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the ES216G rack-mountable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The ES216G is a 1U, 19-inch rack-mountable switch. Rack-mount brackets are included in the box, making it straightforward to install in a standard server rack or network cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the ES216G fanless?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The ES216G uses a fanless passive cooling design, making it completely silent in operation. 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