{"product_id":"tp-link-tl-sg1218mpe-16-port-gigabit-poe-plus-smart-switch","title":"TP-Link TL-SG1218MPE 16-Port Gigabit PoE+ Easy Smart Switch 192W","description":"\u003ch2\u003e16-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch Built for CCTV and SMB Networks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe TP-Link TL-SG1218MPE is a JetStream Easy Smart switch that combines 16 Gigabit PoE+ ports, a 192W power budget, and intelligent traffic management in a rack-mountable 1U chassis. Designed for small to medium business surveillance systems, wireless deployments, and IP phone networks, it delivers the performance and control of a managed switch with the simplicity of easy smart configuration — no advanced networking expertise required.\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 across all 16 ports simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e192W Total PoE Budget:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the highest PoE budgets in its class — supports a full deployment of 16 standard PoE cameras or a mixed load of PoE+ devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2× SFP Fibre Uplink Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect to fibre backbone switches or extend your network over long distances using single-mode or multi-mode fibre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQoS (Quality of Service):\u003c\/strong\u003e Prioritises video and voice traffic to ensure smooth, uninterrupted camera feeds and VoIP calls even under heavy network load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIGMP Snooping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimises multicast traffic for IPTV and IP camera streams, reducing unnecessary bandwidth consumption across the network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePort Priority:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assign priority to specific ports to guarantee performance for latency-sensitive devices such as IP cameras and NVRs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntelligent PoE Power Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatically monitors and manages PoE power distribution to protect against overload.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e802.1Q VLAN Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Segment your network for improved security and traffic isolation between cameras, staff devices, and guest networks.\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 server rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e36 Gbps Switching Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-blocking switching fabric handles high-bandwidth video streams from multiple cameras without bottlenecks.\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 retail, warehouses, and commercial buildings\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\u003eMixed PoE\/PoE+ deployments requiring high total power budgets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNetwork segmentation with VLAN for security-conscious installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFibre uplink to a core switch in multi-floor or multi-building networks\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-SG1218MPE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRJ45 Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e16× 10\/100\/1000Mbps (all PoE+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSFP Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e2× Gigabit SFP (fibre uplink)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\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 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;\"\u003e192W\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;\"\u003e23.8 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;\"\u003e9KB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eVLAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e802.1Q VLAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQoS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eYes (802.1p)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIGMP Snooping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\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 style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\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\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;\"\u003e18.73W (no PD) \/ 217.22W (full PoE load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\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      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eEasy Smart (web UI)\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\u003eWhat is an “Easy Smart” switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy Smart is TP-Link's simplified management tier — it provides a web-based interface for configuring features like VLANs, QoS, port priority, and IGMP Snooping without the complexity of a fully managed switch. It's ideal for installers and IT staff who need more control than an unmanaged switch but don't require enterprise-level CLI management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the TL-SG1218MPE support PoE+ (802.3at)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. All 16 RJ45 ports support both IEEE 802.3af (PoE, up to 15.4W) and IEEE 802.3at (PoE+, up to 30W per port), subject to the 192W total power budget shared across all ports.\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. For standard 802.3af cameras drawing around 10–12W each, the 192W budget comfortably supports a full 16-camera deployment. For higher-power PTZ or PoE+ cameras, calculate your total load to stay within the 192W budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the SFP ports used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two SFP ports accept Gigabit fibre modules (single-mode or multi-mode) for uplink connections to a core switch or to extend your network over long distances — useful in multi-building or multi-floor installations where copper Ethernet is impractical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I set up VLANs on this switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The TL-SG1218MPE supports 802.1Q VLAN configuration via its web-based Easy Smart interface, allowing you to segment camera traffic, staff devices, and guest networks onto separate logical networks for improved security and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it rack mountable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The TL-SG1218MPE is a standard 1U rack-mountable switch (440mm wide) and includes rack mounting brackets. 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