TRENDnet TPE-5240WS 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Smart Managed Switch with 4 SFP Uplinks, 740W PoE Budget, 104Gbps Capacity, 1U Rackmount

The TRENDnet TPE-5240WS stands apart from typical PoE switches by combining 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports with a substantial 740W power budget and advanced Layer 2 management in a compact 1U form factor. It is engineered for dense IP surveillance, wireless access point deployments, and VoIP installations where reliability and control are paramount. Unlike unmanaged switches, this smart managed switch offers VLAN segmentation, QoS prioritisation, and robust security features to optimise network traffic and protect critical infrastructure.

Highlights

• 48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE+ ports with IEEE 802.3af/at support
• 4 dedicated Gigabit SFP uplink ports for fibre connectivity
• Total PoE power budget of 740W, enough for high-power devices
• 104 Gbps switching capacity and 77.4 Mpps forwarding rate
• Comprehensive Layer 2 management: VLAN, QoS, Link Aggregation, Spanning Tree
• Web GUI, CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, and RMON for flexible administration
• Rack-mountable 1U design with three smart fans for efficient cooling

In daily use

Deploying the TPE-5240WS simplifies network expansion. Its 48 PoE+ ports deliver both data and power over a single cable to IP cameras, access points, and phones, reducing cabling complexity. The 740W budget allows powering a full complement of devices, even those with higher demands. The four SFP uplinks provide high-speed fibre connections to core switches or servers, preventing bottlenecks. Network administrators can segment traffic using up to 256 VLANs, prioritise voice or video with 8 QoS queues, and secure ports with ACLs and 802.1X authentication. The intuitive web interface and CLI enable quick configuration, while SNMP integration fits existing monitoring tools.

Full specifications

• Device Type: Smart Managed Network Switch
• Ethernet Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+)
• Uplink Ports: 4 x 1000Base-X SFP (dedicated)
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af (PoE) and IEEE 802.3at (PoE+)
• PoE Power Budget: 740 W
• Switching Capacity: 104 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 77.4 Mpps
• MAC Address Table Size: 16K entries
• Jumbo Frame Support: 10 KB
• VLAN Support: IEEE 802.1Q Tag-based, Port-based, Private, Voice, Management (up to 256 VLANs)
• Quality of Service (QoS): 8 queues, WRR, Strict Priority, DSCP, CoS
• Management: Web-based GUI, CLI (Telnet/SSH), SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, Syslog
• Security: ACL, Port Security, DoS Protection, RADIUS, TACACS+
• Link Aggregation: LACP (8 groups, 8 ports per group)
• Spanning Tree Protocol: STP, RSTP, MSTP
• Form Factor: 1U Rack-mountable
• Power Supply: Internal, 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
• Cooling: 3 x Smart Fans
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
• Standards Compliance: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3z, 802.3x, 802.3ad, 802.1D, 802.1w, 802.1s, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1X, 802.3af, 802.3at

Final note

The TRENDnet TPE-5240WS is a robust choice for businesses needing high-density PoE+ switching with advanced management. Its combination of port count, power budget, and feature set makes it a future-proof investment for growing networks.