Why choose this switch?
D-Link DGS-1210-28P is a 28-port managed Gigabit switch with 24 copper ports and four SFP uplinks. It delivers PoE to access points, cameras and phones while fitting a 1 U rack. The smart fan runs only when needed, reducing noise and energy consumption while maintaining reliable performance.
DGS-1210-28P in short:
- PoE on 24 Gigabit ports to power access points, IP phones and cameras, simplifying deployments.
- Managed Layer 2 features such as VLANs, QoS, ACLs, IGMP snooping and link aggregation for traffic control and segmentation.
- Four SFP uplinks and 1 U rackmount form factor, suitable for wiring closets and fiber uplink connections.
- Smart fan design provides quieter, energy-aware operation in office environments.
- Note: the switch is not stackable and typical power consumption under PoE can reach 238.4 W, so plan power and cooling accordingly.
Connectivity and deployment
The DGS-1210-28P provides 24 front-facing Gigabit Ethernet ports and four dedicated SFP slots for fiber uplinks. That layout makes it easy to connect wireless access points, surveillance cameras and edge devices while keeping uplinks to distribution switches or servers on separate SFP ports. Its 1 U rackmount size fits standard racks and wiring closets for neat, rack-based deployments.
Management and network control
This is a managed Layer 2 switch with features that help you shape and secure traffic. Use VLANs to segment user groups and IoT devices, apply QoS to prioritise voice and video, and enforce policies with ACLs and MAC address filtering. The switch supports DHCP server and client roles, port mirroring for diagnostics, SSH and SSL for secure management and IGMP snooping to optimise multicast traffic.
Reliability and efficiency
The smart fan remains off during normal temperatures and activates only when required, which reduces noise and saves energy. With switching capacity suited to access-layer roles and a 16,000-entry MAC table, the switch handles typical SMB and branch workloads reliably. The unit meets common regulatory certifications and operates across a wide temperature and humidity range, making it suitable for standard IT environments.
