{"product_id":"tp-link-tl-sg1218mp-18-port-gigabit-poe-plus-rackmount-switch-250w","title":"TP-Link TL-SG1218MP 18-Port Gigabit PoE+ Rackmount Switch 250W","description":"\u003ch2\u003e16-Port Gigabit PoE+ Rackmount Switch for Professional Surveillance and Business Networks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe TP-Link TL-SG1218MP is a plug-and-play unmanaged rackmount switch with 16 Gigabit PoE+ ports, a 250W total power budget, and two combo Gigabit SFP slots — all housed in a durable metal chassis rated for operating temperatures up to 50°C. Designed for professional CCTV installations, multi-AP Wi-Fi deployments, and small to medium business networks, it delivers high-power PoE+ performance in a clean 1U rack form factor without the complexity of managed switch configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16× Gigabit PoE+ Ports (802.3at\/af):\u003c\/strong\u003e Power and connect IP cameras, wireless access points, VoIP phones, and other PoE\/PoE+ devices at up to 30W per port across all 16 ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e250W Total PoE Budget:\u003c\/strong\u003e High shared power budget supports a full deployment of 16 standard PoE cameras or a mixed load of PoE+ devices — one of the highest budgets available in an unmanaged switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2× Non-PoE Gigabit RJ45 Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated uplink ports for connecting to a router, NVR, or upstream switch via copper Ethernet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2× Combo Gigabit SFP Slots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flexible fibre or copper uplink options — connect to a fibre backbone or upstream switch using SFP modules (single-mode or multi-mode) or standard RJ45 cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e802.1p\/DSCP QoS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prioritises latency-sensitive traffic such as IP camera streams and VoIP calls to ensure consistent performance under heavy network load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug \u0026amp; Play:\u003c\/strong\u003e No configuration, software, or management interface required — connect devices and the switch operates automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Metal Chassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust metal casing with professional heat dissipation design supports an operating temperature range of 0–50°C — suitable for comms cabinets and server rooms without air conditioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e36 Gbps Switching Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-blocking switching fabric handles simultaneous high-bandwidth video streams from all 16 cameras without bottlenecks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack Mountable (1U):\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard 19-inch rack form factor (440 × 180 × 44mm) for clean, professional installations in comms cabinets and equipment racks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Security Lock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kensington-style lock slot for securing the unit in shared or public spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e16-camera IP CCTV systems for commercial buildings, retail centres, and warehouses\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulti-access-point Wi-Fi deployments in offices, schools, and hospitality venues\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVoIP phone networks for small to medium businesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRack-mounted network infrastructure in comms cabinets and server rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFibre uplink to a core switch in multi-floor or multi-building installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-temperature environments where fanless switches are insufficient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eTL-SG1218MP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePoE+ RJ45 Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e16× 10\/100\/1000Mbps (Ports 1–16)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNon-PoE RJ45 Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e2× 10\/100\/1000Mbps (Ports 17–18)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCombo SFP Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e2× Gigabit (shared with Ports 17–18)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePoE Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eIEEE 802.3at (PoE+) \/ 802.3af (PoE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMax PoE Per Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e30W (802.3at)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTotal PoE Budget\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e250W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSwitching Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e36 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePacket Forwarding Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e26.78 Mpps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMAC Address Table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e8K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePacket Buffer Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e4.1 Mbit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eJumbo Frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e10KB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQoS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e802.1p \/ DSCP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTransmission Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eStore-and-Forward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e2× (active cooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePhysical Security Lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eRack mountable (19″, 1U)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e440 × 180 × 44mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e100–240V AC, 50\/60Hz (internal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMax Power Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e21.4W (no PD) \/ 286.64W (full PoE load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e0°C to 50°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStandards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eIEEE 802.3\/802.3u\/802.3ab\/802.3x\/802.3af\/802.3at\/802.1q\/802.1p\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the TL-SG1218MP managed or unmanaged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an unmanaged switch. There is no web interface, app, or software required — it operates automatically with no configuration needed. QoS prioritisation (802.1p\/DSCP) is applied automatically based on traffic type without any manual setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the TL-SG1218MP compare to the TL-SG1218MPE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth switches offer 16 PoE+ ports and a 250W budget in a 1U rack chassis. The key difference is management: the TL-SG1218MPE is an Easy Smart switch with a web interface for configuring VLANs, port priority, and IGMP Snooping, while the TL-SG1218MP is fully unmanaged with no configuration interface. Choose the TL-SG1218MPE if you need VLAN or traffic management; choose the TL-SG1218MP for simpler plug-and-play deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the maximum PoE power per port?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach PoE+ port supports up to 30W (IEEE 802.3at). The total shared PoE budget across all 16 ports is 250W, so plan your device load accordingly. For example, 16 cameras drawing 12W each would use 192W — well within the 250W budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the SFP slots with fibre modules?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The two combo SFP slots accept standard Gigabit SFP fibre modules (single-mode or multi-mode, sold separately) for uplink connections to a core switch or to extend your network over long distances. When an SFP module is inserted, the corresponding RJ45 port is disabled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for outdoor or high-temperature environments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TL-SG1218MP is rated for operating temperatures up to 50°C — higher than most desktop switches — making it suitable for comms cabinets and server rooms without dedicated air conditioning. It is not rated for outdoor use and should be installed in a sheltered, indoor location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many cameras can I connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 16 IP cameras can be connected via the PoE+ ports (Ports 1–16). Ports 17–18 are non-PoE uplink ports for connecting to a router or NVR. Ensure the total power draw of all connected cameras does not exceed 250W.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TP-Link","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43198334927077,"sku":"TL-SG1218MP","price":279.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/1554\/1221\/files\/tp-link-tl-sg1218mp-18-port-gigabit-rackmount-switch.webp?v=1779682050","url":"https:\/\/cctvguru.com.au\/products\/tp-link-tl-sg1218mp-18-port-gigabit-poe-plus-rackmount-switch-250w","provider":"CCTV Guru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}