TP-LINK

TP-Link TL-SL1218P network switch 16 × 100M PoE+, 2 × 1G, SFP, 150 W

The TP-Link TL-SL1218P is an unmanaged 19″ rack-mount network switch built for video surveillance: 16 PoE+ ports power up to 16 IP cameras, while two gigabit ports and an SFP slot carry the footage to the recorder. The total PoE budget is 150 W.

  • Ports: 16 × RJ-45 10/100 Mbit/s PoE+, 2 × RJ-45 1G, 1 × combo SFP 1G
  • PoE: 150 W total, up to 30 W per port, IEEE 802.3af/at
  • Modes: Extend up to 250 m, Priority for ports 1–8, Isolation for ports 1–16
  • Management: unmanaged, 7.2 Gbit/s switching capacity, 8000-entry MAC table
  • Installation: 19″ rack 1U, metal housing, 2 fans, 440 × 180 × 44 mm
  • Power: 100–240 V, operating temperature 0–50 °C

Description

Modes that keep the key cameras running

In Priority mode ports 1–8 get higher priority, so footage from cameras in critical areas stays smooth under load. Extend mode stretches data and power transmission up to 250 metres, and Isolation separates traffic on ports 1–16. If consumption goes above 150 W, power management cuts the lower-priority ports.

Who this network switch is for

Installers building a surveillance system with up to 16 IP cameras for a warehouse, car park or retail space and putting it in a server cabinet next to the video recorder. The cameras take the 100 Mbit/s ports, leaving the gigabit ports and SFP for the recorder and the rest of the network.

Specifications

General

BrandTP-LINK
Form factor1U
Product colourBlack
Housing materialMetal
Jumbo frames10000
Rack mountingYes
Number of fans2
Forwarding rate5.36
Auto-negotiationYes
MAC address table8000
Quick start guideYes
Packet buffer memory4.1
Traffic classificationYes
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90
EAN6935364052829

Storage

Switching capacity7.2
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90

Ports

Power over Ethernet (PoE)Yes
Combo SFP ports quantity1
Fast Ethernet (copper) ports quantity16
Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget150
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantity2
Power over Ethernet (PoE) power per port30
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports typeGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity18
Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) ports quantity16

Connectivity

Networking standardsIEEE 802.3af/IEEE 802.3at/IEEE 802.3x

Keyboard & controls

Switch typeUnmanaged

Battery & power

Power consumption (max)172.8 W
AC input voltage100 – 240 V
AC input frequency50 – 60 Hz
Power sourceAC
Power supply includedYes

Performance & capacities

Operating temperature (T-T)0 – 50 °C
Heat dissipation589.25

Features

Cables includedAC
LED indicatorsYes
10G supportNo
Auto MDI/MDI-XYes
Jumbo frames supportYes
Cable types supportedCat3/Cat4/Cat5/Cat5e/Cat6

Dimensions & weight

Width440 mm
Depth180 mm
Height44 mm

Questions & answers

How many cameras can it power?

There are 16 PoE+ ports, up to 30 W on one port and 150 W in total. With every port in use that averages about 9.4 W per port, so check your cameras' data sheets for their consumption.

Are 100 Mbit/s ports enough for cameras?

The video stream of a single IP camera fits within a 100 Mbit/s port. Traffic from all cameras is gathered on the two gigabit ports or the SFP slot, where the recorder and router connect.

Can I set up VLANs on it?

No, it is an unmanaged switch. To keep camera traffic separate it offers Isolation mode, which needs no configuration.