LINKSYS 24-Port Managed Gigabit PoE+ Switch with 4 1G SFP Uplinks 250W TAA Compliant

Linksys 24-Port Managed Gigabit PoE+ Switch w/ 4 1G SFP Uplinks 250W TAA Compliance (Model: LGS328PC) is an extremely efficient Enterprise-class PoE+ switch solution designed to provide the best Gigabit networking experience along with Power over Ethernet (PoE+) functionality. This network device is incorporated with the highest level of features, which includes excellent connectivity options and the latest network security options required in organizations to establish an outstanding secured and flawless network environment.

Key Specifications

• Brand Linksys
• Product Name 24-Port Managed Gigabit PoE+ Switch with 4 1G SFP Uplinks
• SKU LSLGS328PC
• Switch Type Managed Gigabit Ethernet
• Total Ports 24 × Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Ports
• Uplink Ports 4 × 1 G SFP uplinks
• PoE Power Budget 250 W PoE+ total budget
• PoE Standards IEEE 802.3at (PoE+), backward compatible with 802.3af
• Network Features: VLAN, ACL, QoS, Static Routing, IGMP Multicast
• Management Interfaces Web UI, CLI access
• Security Features: 802.1x RADIUS, Port Security, Bandwidth Control
• Mounting Rack-mountable
• Dimensions 440 × 260 × 44 mm
• Weight ~3.3 kg
• Power Supply: External AC power cord
• Compliance TAA Compliant
• LED Indicators: Power, Fault, PoE Max, PoE Mode, LAN Mode, Link/Act

Features & Benefits

• 24 x Gigabit PoE+
• 250 W PoE+ Power Budget
• 4 x 1G SFP Uplinks
• Advanced Network Management
• Highly Secure Controls
• Easy Configuration
• Rack Mountable Design

Where You Can Use It

It’s a handy device for homes or offices that use either a standalone PoE + switch:

• Small to Medium-Sized Businesses – A wired network infrastructure with a PoE-capable backbone supporting critical equipment.
• Corporate Office –  IP Phones, Computers, Printers, Access Point.
• Closed Circuit Televisions & Surveillance Cameras – PoE is capable of providing power to such cameras without requiring any additional power source.
• Retail or hospitality settings – It should be compatible with Wi-Fi access points or PoE-enabled POS/signage devices.
• Education & Campuses – Comprehensive connectivity infrastructure to connect devices into a network in the classrooms and campus connectivity.
• Data Centers & Server Rooms – Rack-Mount Switch for Data Cabling and Management.

Technical Insights

This is a managed switch that operates at a Gigabit speed for all of its 24 ports, ensuring that each of them supports a maximum of 1,000 Mbps of data. This switch is PoE+ ready and therefore has the ability to provide power as well as data to the device through an Ethernet cable. This switch has a number of features that make it superior to all other switches in the market. These include the implementation of VLANs to regulate all activities related to the network through the segregation of all traffic. Additionally, it implements a QoS that prioritizes all activities that are deemed essential.

Why You Need This Switch

The Linksys LGS328PC is a must-have component in any professional networking environment. This is precisely due to the reliability, speed, and scalability offered by the Linksys LGS328PC. The Linksys LGS328PC switch not only offers the essential qualities associated with a switch, but it also comes with a set of advanced qualities such as security and scalable uplink. This makes it a very useful component for any networking application – whether it’s IP cameras, WiFi access points, VoIP phones, or even additional network ports.