D-link DGS-1210-28P 28-Port Gigabit PoE Switch

D-Link DGS‑1210‑28P — the 28‑Port Gigabit Smart Managed PoE+ Switch:

🔌 Ports & Power

• 24 × Gigabit RJ‑45 PoE+ ports, each supporting IEEE 802.3af/at with up to 30 W per port, and a total PoE budget of 193 W

• 4 × Gigabit RJ‑45/SFP combo ports for flexible uplink options, ideal for fiber or copper connections .

💾 Smart Management Features

• Layer‑2+ managed switch, supporting VLANs, QoS, static routing, IGMP snooping, Spanning Tree, LACP, ACLs, and more

• CLI & web-based UI, plus dedicated “Surveillance Mode” with Auto Surveillance VLAN for easy IP camera setup

• Time-based PoE scheduling and remote reboot via PoE management enhances control over powered devices

🔒 Security & Reliability

• Built‑in Safeguard Engine protects against flooding and DoS attacks.

• Supports 802.1X port authentication, ACLs, ARP spoofing prevention, and RADIUS integration

• Fanless at low temps; fans activate only when needed, reducing noise and extending hardware life

🌟 Additional Benefits

• Energy-efficient design (Green 3.0, IEEE 802.3az) reduces power draw during low-traffic periods

• 193 W total PoE budget supports multiple devices like cameras, APs, and VoIP phones simultaneously

• Static routing enables inter-VLAN communication without needing a separate router .

• Dual firmware/configuration images, allowing safe testing of changes before deployment

• Lifetime warranty (requires registration) and NDAA/TAA compliance for government/enterprise use

🛠 Summary Table

🔎 Ideal Use Cases

• SMBs or offices powering IP cameras, access points, and VoIP phones in a single rack-mount switch.

• Surveillance networks, thanks to dedicated “Surveillance Mode.”

• Environments needing smart PoE control, such as time-based schedules and remote resets.

• Installations valuing security, segmentation, and traffic control via VLANs, ACLs, and static routing.