D-Link 24-port 10G SFP+, 4-port 10GBASE-T Smart Managed Switch

The D-Link DXS-1210-28S is a managed L2/L3 network switch in a 1U rack-mount form factor designed for environments that require 10G connectivity and reliable traffic handling. It provides four 10G RJ-45 Ethernet ports, a switching capacity of 560 Gbit/s and a MAC address table that holds up to 32,000 entries. The switch supports a wide range of IEEE networking standards for compatibility with existing infrastructures and is supplied in a black chassis suitable for data center or server-room racks. Management options include a web-based multi-lingual user interface, full command-line access via console and Telnet, and compatibility with centralized D-Link network management tools.

Advantages

The DXS-1210-28S combines 10G port performance with managed switching features to deliver low latency and solid throughput for aggregation and access layer deployments. Its L2 feature set includes port mirroring, Spanning Tree Protocol variants and link aggregation capabilities, while inter-VLAN static routing reduces load on external routers and improves internal traffic flow. The switch’s 1U rack design and multiple management interfaces simplify integration and maintenance in rack-based networks.

Suitable for

• Aggregation switches in small to medium enterprise networks
• Access layer deployment for 10G-connected servers and storage
• Virtualization and cloud service environments requiring low-latency links
• Server-to-server interconnects in data centers and server rooms

Key specifications

• Switch type: Managed L2/L3
• 10G Ethernet RJ-45 ports: 4 (10/100/1000/10000 Mbps supported)
• Switching capacity: 560 Gbit/s
• MAC address table size: 32,000 entries
• Supported networking standards: IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Colour: Black
• Weight: 3.27 kg

How to use

Install the DXS-1210-28S into a standard 19-inch rack using the included mounting brackets and secure appropriate power and cooling. Connect uplink and server links to the 10G RJ-45 ports or SFP ports as required by your topology. Access the multi-lingual web UI for initial configuration, or use the console/Telnet interface for advanced setup and scripting. Configure VLANs, link aggregation, STP and inter-VLAN static routes according to your network design, and verify MAC table learning and port statistics to ensure proper operation.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use high-quality Cat6a/Cat7 cabling for 10G RJ-45 connections, enable link aggregation for multi-link server or uplink redundancy, and apply VLAN segmentation to separate traffic types. Regularly back up the switch configuration and monitor firmware releases; use D-Link Network Assistant or D-View 7 for centralized monitoring in multi-device environments.