Description
TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2 JetStream 8-Port 2.5G PoE+ L2+ Managed Switch with 10G SFP+ Uplinks
Break the Gigabit Ceiling — 2.5G PoE+ for Wi-Fi 6 & High-Resolution IP Cameras
The TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2 is a JetStream L2+ managed switch with eight 2.5 Gbps PoE+ ports and two 10G SFP+ uplinks, delivering the bandwidth headroom that modern Wi-Fi 6 access points and high-resolution IP cameras demand. With a 240 W PoE budget, 80 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity, and full Omada SDN integration, it’s purpose-built for Australian installers and network engineers deploying high-performance commercial networks.
Key Features
- 8 × 100/1000/2500 Mbps PoE+ ports — 2.5G throughput unlocks the full performance of Wi-Fi 6 APs and multi-megapixel IP cameras
- 2 × 10G SFP+ uplinks — 80 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity with fibre or DAC uplink options
- 240 W total PoE budget — 802.3at/af compliant across all 8 ports, up to 30 W per port
- Omada SDN integration — Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP), centralised cloud management, and intelligent monitoring
- Static routing — efficient internal traffic management without a dedicated router
- Advanced security: IP-MAC-Port Binding, ACL, Port Security, DoS Defence, Storm Control, DHCP Snooping, 802.1X, RADIUS Authentication
- L2/L3/L4 QoS & IGMP Snooping — prioritises voice, video, and multicast traffic
- Dual console ports — RJ45 and Micro-USB for flexible CLI access
- 1U rack-mountable — standard 19-inch rack compatible with dual internal fans
Use Cases
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Wi-Fi 6 Access Point Deployments: 2.5G ports eliminate the bottleneck between Wi-Fi 6 APs and the network, delivering the full throughput that AX-class access points are capable of.
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High-Resolution IP Surveillance: Power and connect 4K/8MP IP cameras and NVRs with PoE+ and sufficient bandwidth for uncompressed or lightly compressed video streams.
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SMB & Enterprise Edge Switching: Omada SDN enables centralised management of multiple sites from a single controller — ideal for multi-site Australian businesses.
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Hospitality & Education: VLAN segmentation, 802.1X authentication, and QoS support secure, multi-tenant network environments for hotels, schools, and universities.
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AV-over-IP & VoIP: IGMP Snooping and L2/L3/L4 QoS ensure multicast AV traffic and VoIP calls are prioritised and delivered without interruption.
Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Model |
TL-SG3210XHP-M2 |
| RJ45 Ports |
8 × 100/1000/2500 Mbps (all PoE+) |
| SFP+ Uplinks |
2 × 10G SFP+ |
| Console Ports |
1 × RJ45 + 1 × Micro-USB |
| Switching Capacity |
80 Gbps |
| Packet Forwarding Rate |
59.52 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table |
16,000 entries |
| Jumbo Frame |
9 KB |
| PoE Standard |
IEEE 802.3at / 802.3af |
| Total PoE Budget |
240 W |
| Max PoE Per Port |
30 W (802.3at) |
| Max Power Consumption |
17.24 W (no PoE load) / 291.49 W (full 240 W PoE load) |
| Power Supply |
100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Cooling |
2 × internal fans |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) |
440 × 180 × 44 mm (1U rack) |
| Mounting |
Rack-mountable (19-inch) |
| Management |
Omada SDN, Cloud, Omada App, Web UI, CLI (Console) |
| Layer |
L2+ |
| Weight |
2.9 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need 2.5G ports for Wi-Fi 6 access points?
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access points can deliver aggregate wireless throughput exceeding 1 Gbps. A standard Gigabit uplink port becomes the bottleneck, limiting real-world performance. The 2.5G ports on the TL-SG3210XHP-M2 provide 2.5× the bandwidth of a standard Gigabit port, eliminating this bottleneck and allowing Wi-Fi 6 APs to operate at their full potential.
Is the TL-SG3210XHP-M2 compatible with non-Omada devices?
Yes. The switch operates as a standard L2+ managed switch and is compatible with any 802.3at/af PoE device and standard SFP+ transceivers. Omada SDN integration is optional but recommended for centralised multi-site management.
Can I manage this switch without a cloud account?
Yes. The switch supports local management via the web GUI and CLI (console port). Cloud and Omada Controller management are optional and can be configured at any time.
What is the maximum PoE wattage per port?
Each port supports up to 30 W (802.3at PoE+), with a total PoE budget of 240 W shared across all 8 ports. For example, eight devices drawing 25 W each would use 200 W — within the 240 W budget.
Does it support VLAN configuration?
Yes. The TL-SG3210XHP-M2 supports 802.1Q VLANs, enabling network segmentation across cameras, access points, corporate devices, and guest traffic on a single switch.
What SFP+ modules are compatible with the 10G uplink ports?
The 10G SFP+ ports support standard SFP+ MSA-compliant transceivers including TP-Link’s TL-SM5110-SR (multi-mode, 300 m) and TL-SM5110-LR (single-mode, 10 km), as well as compatible DAC (Direct Attach Copper) cables for short rack-to-rack connections.
