PLANET FGSW-1822VHP 18-Port Managed PoE+ Switch with 16x Fast Ethernet and 2x Gigabit Combo Uplinks

The PLANET FGSW-1822VHP stands out as a budget-friendly Layer 2 managed switch that doesn't compromise on essential features. It combines 16 PoE+ Fast Ethernet ports with dual Gigabit combo uplinks, making it a practical choice for powering IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones in a single 1U rackmount unit.

Highlights

• 16 x 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet ports with IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+
• 2 x Gigabit TP/SFP combo uplinks for flexible high-speed connectivity
• 220W PoE power budget, up to 30W per port
• Layer 2 management via web, SNMP, Telnet, and CLI
• Switching capacity of 7.2 Gbps and forwarding rate of 5.357 Mpps
• Supports VLANs, QoS, link aggregation, and robust security features

In daily use

Set it up in a server room or network closet and it quietly gets on with the job. The smart fan keeps it cool without creating a racket, while the LED indicators give you a quick read on port status and PoE activity. Whether you are expanding an office LAN or deploying a surveillance system, the combo uplinks let you use either copper or fibre to connect back to your core network.

Full specifications

• Total ports: 18
• Fast Ethernet ports: 16 x 10/100BASE-TX
• Gigabit uplink ports: 2 x Gigabit TP/SFP combo
• PoE standard: IEEE 802.3af/at (PoE+)
• PoE power budget: 220W
• Max PoE power per port: 30W
• Switching capacity: 7.2 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 5.357 Mpps
• MAC address table: 8K entries
• Jumbo frame support: 9K bytes
• Management type: Managed (Layer 2)
• Management protocols: Web, SNMP, Telnet, CLI
• VLAN support: 802.1Q Tag-based, Port-based
• Spanning Tree Protocols: STP, RSTP, MSTP
• Link Aggregation: 802.3ad LACP, Static Trunk
• QoS: 802.1p CoS, DSCP
• Security Features: Port Security, ACL, IP Source Guard, DHCP Snooping
• Power Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz
• Mounting: Rack-mountable (1U)
• Cooling: Smart Fan

Final note

With its solid PoE budget and comprehensive management features, the FGSW-1822VHP is an excellent value for small to medium-sized networks seeking reliable power and control.