{"product_id":"tp-link-omada-sg3218xp-m2-16-port-2-5g-poe-l2-managed-switch","title":"TP-Link Omada SG3218XP-M2 16-Port 2.5G PoE+ L2+ Managed Switch with 2× 10G SFP+","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Density 2.5G PoE+ Switching with 10G Uplinks and Full Cloud Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TP-Link Omada SG3218XP-M2 is a rack-mountable L2+ managed switch designed for enterprise, campus, and ISP networks that demand high-throughput connectivity and centralised control. With 16 × 2.5G PoE+ ports, 8 of which deliver PoE+ power, and 2 × 10G SFP+ uplink ports, it provides the bandwidth and power headroom needed for modern Wi-Fi 6\/6E access points, IP cameras, VoIP systems, and high-speed workstations — all managed through the Omada SDN platform from a single cloud interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16× 2.5G RJ45 Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full 2.5 Gbps per port for high-throughput connections to Wi-Fi 6\/6E APs, NVRs, workstations, and other 2.5G-capable devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8× PoE+ Ports (802.3at)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Powers PoE+ devices including access points, IP cameras, and VoIP phones directly over Ethernet; total PoE budget supports mixed deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2× 10G SFP+ Uplink Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-speed fibre or DAC uplinks to core switches or routers, with backward compatibility for Gigabit SFP modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOmada SDN Cloud Management\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100% centralised cloud management of switches, access points, and gateways from a single interface, accessible from anywhere via the Omada app or web portal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eL2+ Static Routing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Enables inter-VLAN routing within the switch for efficient network segmentation without a dedicated router\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced QoS (L2–L4)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Prioritises voice, video, and critical data traffic by IP\/MAC address, TCP\/UDP port, or VLAN to ensure smooth, jitter-free performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Security\u003c\/strong\u003e — IP-MAC-Port Binding, ACL (L2–L4), Port Security, DHCP Snooping, Storm Control, DoS protection, and 802.1X authentication with RADIUS\/TACACS+ support\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull L2 Feature Set\u003c\/strong\u003e — 802.1Q VLAN, Port Mirroring, STP\/RSTP\/MSTP, LACP Link Aggregation, IGMP Snooping, Loopback Detection, and Cable Diagnostics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISP-Grade Features\u003c\/strong\u003e — 802.3ah OAM, DDM (Digital Diagnostic Monitoring), sFlow, QinQ, L2PT, PPPoE ID Insertion, and IGMP Authentication for service provider deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIPv6 Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dual IPv4\/IPv6 stack, MLD Snooping, IPv6 ACL, DHCPv6 Snooping, and IPv6 Neighbour Discovery for next-generation network readiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-User Management\u003c\/strong\u003e — Role-based access control with multi-level permissions for flexible network operation across teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise Management Interfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e — Web GUI, CLI, SNMP v1\/v2c\/v3, RMON, Dual Image, and Dual Configuration for maximum uptime and flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnterprise LAN distribution or access layer with high-density Wi-Fi 6\/6E AP deployments requiring 2.5G PoE+ connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCommercial CCTV and IP surveillance installations with multiple PoE-powered cameras and a central NVR\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEducation and campus networks requiring centralised Omada SDN management across multiple sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHospitality venues (hotels, resorts) deploying high-density wireless with centralised guest network control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eISP aggregation and edge deployments leveraging QinQ, OAM, sFlow, and PPPoE ID Insertion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSME and mid-market offices upgrading from Gigabit to 2.5G for faster wired workstation and NAS connectivity\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:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSG3218XP-M2\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRJ45 Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16× 2.5G (100M\/1G\/2.5G auto-negotiation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePoE Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8× PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at), ports 1–8\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSFP+ Uplink Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2× 10G SFP+ (compatible with 1G SFP modules)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSwitch Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eL2+ Managed\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOmada SDN (cloud \u0026amp; on-premises), Web GUI, CLI, SNMP v1\/v2c\/v3, RMON\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eL2 Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e802.1Q VLAN, STP\/RSTP\/MSTP, LACP, Port Mirroring, IGMP Snooping, Loopback Detection, Cable Diagnostics\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eL2+ Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStatic Routing (inter-VLAN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eQoS\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eL2–L4 QoS, Voice VLAN, traffic prioritisation by IP\/MAC\/TCP\/UDP\/VLAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIP-MAC-Port Binding, ACL (L2–L4), Port Security, DHCP Snooping, Storm Control, DoS Protection, 802.1X (RADIUS\/TACACS+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eISP Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e802.3ah OAM, DDM, sFlow, QinQ, L2PT, PPPoE ID Insertion, IGMP Authentication\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIPv6\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDual IPv4\/IPv6 Stack, MLD Snooping, IPv6 ACL, DHCPv6 Snooping, IPv6 ND\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eReliability\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDual Image, Dual Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRack-mountable (1U)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.19 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBarcode (EAN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4897098689721\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSG3218XP-M2\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/1554\/1221\/files\/Omada_10-Gigabit_L2_Managed_Switch.pdf?v=1699427585\"\u003eSG3218XP-M2 Datasheet (PDF)\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 total PoE power budget?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SG3218XP-M2 provides PoE+ (802.3at) on ports 1–8. For the exact total PoE power budget, refer to the datasheet linked above or the TP-Link product page, as the budget determines how many high-wattage devices (such as PTZ cameras or Wi-Fi 6 APs) can be powered simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I manage this switch without the Omada cloud?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The SG3218XP-M2 supports standalone web GUI management, CLI, and SNMP without requiring cloud connectivity. Omada SDN cloud management is optional and adds centralised multi-site control via the Omada app or web portal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it support inter-VLAN routing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The L2+ static routing feature enables inter-VLAN routing directly on the switch, allowing traffic to pass between VLANs without a dedicated router — useful for segmenting IoT, camera, and corporate traffic on the same physical infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the 10G SFP+ ports compatible with standard 1G SFP modules?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The SFP+ uplink ports are backward compatible with standard 1G SFP modules, giving you flexibility to use existing fibre infrastructure while leaving room to upgrade to 10G when required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this switch suitable for CCTV and IP surveillance deployments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The combination of PoE+ ports, IGMP Snooping for multicast video streams, QoS prioritisation, and Omada centralised management makes the SG3218XP-M2 well-suited for commercial IP surveillance installations with multiple cameras and an NVR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is DDM (Digital Diagnostic Monitoring)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDDM allows you to monitor the real-time status of SFP\/SFP+ modules inserted into the switch, including temperature, voltage, bias current, and TX\/RX power levels. 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