Edimax Pro TGS-3109PLX 9-Port Web Smart Multi-Gigabit PoE++ Switch with 8x 2.5G and 1x 10G SFP+

With a 240 W PoE++ budget and 2.5G multi-gigabit ports, the Edimax Pro TGS-3109PLX delivers high-speed connectivity and power for modern networks. This web-smart switch combines eight 2.5GBASE-T ports and one 10G SFP+ uplink, making it ideal for Wi-Fi 6 access points, high-performance workstations, and network-attached storage.

Overview

The TGS-3109PLX is a 9-port managed switch with a total switching capacity of 60 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 44.64 Mpps. It supports IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ with up to 90 W per port, enabling power-hungry devices like pan-tilt-zoom cameras and LED lighting. The switch is rack-mountable (1U) or desktop, with a smart fan for efficient cooling.

What stands out

• 8× 2.5G Ethernet ports for multi-gigabit speeds without cable upgrades
• 1× 10G SFP+ uplink for high-bandwidth backbone connections
• 240 W PoE++ budget with 90 W per port for demanding devices
• Web-based GUI, CLI, and SNMP for flexible management
• Advanced Layer 2 features: VLAN, QoS, LACP, and Spanning Tree

Technical details

• Ports: 8× 2.5GBASE-T RJ-45, 1× 10G SFP+
• PoE standard: IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++)
• Switching capacity: 60 Gbps; Forwarding rate: 44.64 Mpps
• MAC address table: 16K entries; Jumbo frame: 12 KB
• Management: Web GUI, CLI (Telnet/SSH), SNMP v1/v2c/v3
• VLAN: IEEE 802.1Q tag-based; QoS: 802.1p CoS, DSCP
• Link aggregation: LACP (IEEE 802.3ad); Spanning Tree: STP, RSTP, MSTP
• Security: Port security, DHCP snooping, storm control, DoS protection
• Mounting: Rack-mountable (1U) or desktop; Internal power supply

Our verdict

The Edimax Pro TGS-3109PLX is a robust multi-gigabit PoE++ switch that balances performance, power, and management—perfect for SMBs upgrading to 2.5G infrastructure.