{"product_id":"tp-link-tl-sl1218p-16-port-poe-plus-rackmount-switch-150w-250m-extend","title":"TP-Link TL-SL1218P 16-Port PoE+ Rackmount Switch – 150W | 250m Extend Mode | 1U","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTP-Link TL-SL1218P 16-Port PoE+ Rackmount Switch – 150W | 250m Extend Mode | 1U\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTP-Link TL-SL1218P\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 1U rackmount PoE+ switch purpose-built for IP camera and surveillance system deployments. With \u003cstrong\u003e16 x PoE+ 10\/100Mbps ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003e150W total PoE budget\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a unique \u003cstrong\u003e250m Extend Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e for long-distance camera runs, it delivers everything a security installer needs in a single, no-configuration unit. Priority Mode guarantees video quality on Ports 1–8, Isolation Mode separates client traffic with one click, and the combo Gigabit SFP uplink slot provides flexible fibre or copper uplink options. No software, no management interface, no complexity — just plug in and power up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 x PoE+ Ports (Ports 1–16)\u003c\/strong\u003e – IEEE 802.3at\/af compliant; up to 30W per port, 150W total PoE budget for powering IP cameras, access points, and other PoE devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e250m Extend Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e – Extends PoE power and data transmission up to 250 metres over Cat5e\/6 cable — purpose-designed for long-distance IP camera runs in large sites, car parks, and perimeter installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePriority Mode (Ports 1–8)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Guarantees bandwidth and quality of service for video surveillance traffic on the first 8 ports; prevents network congestion from affecting camera streams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e – One-click client traffic separation; prevents connected devices from communicating with each other for improved security and network performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Gigabit RJ45 Uplink Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e – High-speed uplinks to your NVR, router, or core switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Combo Gigabit SFP Slot\u003c\/strong\u003e – Flexible fibre or copper uplink for long-distance or building-to-building connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e – Plug-and-play operation; no software, web interface, or management required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1U Rackmount Form Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e – Standard 19\" rack-compatible; 440 × 180 × 44mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Security Lock\u003c\/strong\u003e – Prevents unauthorised removal from the rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIP camera and NVR installations requiring 16 PoE ports in a single 1U rack unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLong-distance camera runs up to 250m using Extend Mode — car parks, perimeters, warehouses, and large sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRetail, hospitality, and commercial CCTV deployments needing simple plug-and-play PoE switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSchool, aged care, and healthcare facility surveillance systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccess control and intercom systems requiring multiple PoE-powered endpoints\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAny installation where a managed switch is unnecessary and simplicity is preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ccc;text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ccc;text-align:left;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eTL-SL1218P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePoE Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e16 × PoE+ 10\/100Mbps RJ45 (Ports 1–16) — IEEE 802.3at\/af\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eUplink Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e2 × 10\/100\/1000Mbps RJ45 + 1 × Combo Gigabit SFP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eTotal PoE Budget\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e150W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMax PoE Per Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e30W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eExtend Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eUp to 250m (PoE power \u0026amp; data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePriority Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePorts 1–8 (Video surveillance priority)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eIsolation Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eYes (One-click client separation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eSwitching Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e7.2Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePacket Forwarding Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e5.36Mpps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMAC Address Table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e8K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eJumbo Frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e10KB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eTransmission Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eStore-and-Forward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFlow Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eIEEE 802.3x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eUnmanaged (No Configuration Required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePhysical Security Lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e2 × Internal Fans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e100–240V AC, 50\/60Hz (Internal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePower Consumption (no PoE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e12.71W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePower Consumption (max PoE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e172.8W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e440 × 180 × 44mm (1U)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e2.68kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eNetwork Media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e10BASE-T: Cat3\/4\/5 (max 100m); 100BASE-TX: Cat5\/5e (max 100m); 1000BASE-T: Cat5\/5e\/6+ (max 100m); 1000BASE-X: MMF\/SMF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Extend Mode and when should I use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtend Mode allows the TL-SL1218P to transmit PoE power and data up to \u003cstrong\u003e250 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e over Cat5e or Cat6 cable — far beyond the standard 100m Ethernet limit. It is specifically designed for IP camera installations where cameras are located at long distances from the switch, such as car parks, perimeter fences, warehouses, and large commercial sites. Note that in Extend Mode, port speed is reduced to 10Mbps, which is sufficient for standard IP camera streams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Priority Mode and which ports does it apply to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePriority Mode applies to \u003cstrong\u003ePorts 1–8\u003c\/strong\u003e and guarantees bandwidth priority for devices connected to those ports. This is designed for video surveillance applications where consistent, uninterrupted camera streams are critical. Devices on Ports 1–8 receive priority over traffic on Ports 9–16 when the network is under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Isolation Mode?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsolation Mode prevents connected devices from communicating directly with each other through the switch. All client ports are isolated, meaning cameras and other devices cannot see each other on the network. This improves security by preventing lateral movement between devices and reduces unnecessary broadcast traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the TL-SL1218P a managed or unmanaged switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TL-SL1218P is an \u003cstrong\u003eunmanaged switch\u003c\/strong\u003e with no web interface, CLI, or SNMP management. It operates via physical DIP switches or buttons for mode selection (Extend, Priority, Isolation). This makes it extremely simple to deploy — ideal for installers who need a reliable PoE switch without the complexity of managed switch configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many IP cameras can the TL-SL1218P power?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 16 PoE+ ports and a 150W total budget, the number of cameras depends on each camera’s power draw. Standard fixed IP cameras typically draw 5–12W, meaning all 16 ports can be used simultaneously within the budget. PTZ cameras or cameras with heaters may draw 15–25W, reducing the number of simultaneously powered ports. Always calculate total PoE load before finalising your design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the SFP slot for a fibre uplink to an NVR or core switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The combo Gigabit SFP slot accepts standard SFP modules (multi-mode or single-mode) for fibre uplink connections. This is useful for building-to-building links or where the NVR or core switch is located more than 100m from the TL-SL1218P.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#eff6ff;padding:14px;border-left:5px solid #2563eb;margin-top:20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eInstaller Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extend Mode (250m) reduces port speed to \u003cstrong\u003e10Mbps\u003c\/strong\u003e — sufficient for most standard IP camera streams but not suitable for high-bitrate 4K cameras or NVR uplinks. Use Extend Mode only on camera ports, not on uplink or NVR ports. 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