Zyxel GS2220-50-EU0101F network switch Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black

The Zyxel GS2220-50-EU0101F is a managed Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for converged data, voice and video networks. The 50‑port series combines PoE and non‑PoE options and offers a flexible mix of 44 RJ‑45 Gigabit ports plus additional combo/SFP uplink options. With a switching capacity of 100 Gbit/s and a MAC address table of 16,000 entries, the switch supports standard Layer 2 protocols and is suitable for rack mounting in small to medium enterprise environments.

Advantages

The GS2220 Series provides a full set of Layer 2 features for traffic control including L2 multicast, IGMP snooping and MVR, enabling efficient handling of VoIP, video conferencing and IPTV traffic. It supports tri‑mode management: Nebula cloud management, standalone management and SNMP. Models include fan‑less and smart‑fan options to ensure quiet operation, and Zyxel NebulaFlex Pro enables easy switching between local and cloud management with a bundled 1‑year Pro Pack.

Suitable for

• Small and medium enterprise access layer switching
• Converged networks carrying data, voice (VoIP) and video (IPTV, video conferencing)
• Rack-mounted networks requiring multiple Gigabit copper ports and SFP uplinks

Key specifications

• Model: GS2220-50-EU0101F
• Switch type: Managed Layer 2
• Ports: 44 × RJ‑45 Gigabit (10/100/1000) plus combo/SFP uplinks
• Switching capacity: 100 Gbit/s
• MAC address table: 16,000 entries
• Supported standards: IEEE 802.3u/802.3z/802.3x/802.3az/802.3ad/802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x/802.1w/802.1s/802.1p/802.1ab/802.1Q/802.1D
• Weight: 2.9 kg
• Colour: Black

How to use

Install the GS2220-50 into a standard 19" rack and connect power and uplink interfaces according to your network design. Configure the device via the chosen management mode: Nebula cloud management (using NebulaFlex Pro), standalone web/CLI management, or SNMP. Use the Layer 2 feature set to create VLANs, enable IGMP snooping and multicast VLAN replication (MVR) for efficient media delivery, and apply QoS policies to prioritise voice and video traffic.

Recommendations

For converged deployments, segregate voice, video and data into VLANs and enable IGMP snooping and MVR to reduce unnecessary multicast flooding. Choose fan‑less models for noise‑sensitive environments and enable Nebula cloud management when centralized monitoring and configuration are required.