Zyxel GS1920-8HPV2 Managed Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) Black

The Zyxel GS1920-8HPV2 is a managed Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for small and medium-sized networks. It provides eight Gigabit RJ-45 ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability and a total PoE budget suitable for powering multiple devices. The switch supports a broad set of L2 features and IEEE networking standards, offers a 20 Gbit/s switching capacity and a 16,000-entry MAC address table. Wall-mountable and finished in black, the GS1920-8HPV2 delivers reliable connectivity and centralized management for SMB deployments.

Advantages

The GS1920-8HPV2 combines managed switching functions with PoE delivery to reduce the need for separate power supplies and simplify installation. An intuitive web-based interface exposes LACP, VLAN, ACL, multicast (IGMP snooping) and advanced QoS without a command-line requirement. Zyxel One Network (ZON) integration enables discovery, configuration and remote troubleshooting across Zyxel devices. Smart features include a power “consumption mode” to allocate PoE only as required and a temperature-controlled smart fan for quieter operation.

Suitable for

• Small office or branch networks requiring managed Gigabit switching
• Deployments that need PoE for IP phones, access points or cameras
• Wall-mounted installations where space is limited

Key specifications

• Ports: 8 × Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) RJ-45 with PoE
• Switching capacity: 20 Gbit/s
• MAC address table: 16,000 entries
• PoE budget: total PoE power supporting typical small-PoE deployments (375 W series capability on larger models; device-specific budget applies)
• Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3x, 802.3af/at, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1x, 802.1w, 802.1s, 802.3ad, 802.3z
• Form factor: wall-mountable
• Colour: black
• Weight: 1.9 kg

How to use

Mount the GS1920-8HPV2 on a wall or place it on a flat surface, connect your uplink and client devices to the Gigabit RJ-45 ports, and attach PoE-powered devices directly to the PoE ports. Access the web-based management interface via the switch’s IP address to perform initial setup: configure VLANs, LACP, ACLs, QoS policies and IGMP snooping as required. Optionally install Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility to discover and manage the switch together with other Zyxel devices for one-click configuration and remote troubleshooting.

Recommendations

For stable PoE performance, calculate total power requirements of connected devices and confirm the switch’s available PoE budget before large deployments. Keep firmware up to date to enable smart fan behavior and the latest management features; use ZON Utility for simplified monitoring and remote operations.