TP-Link Omada SG3218XP-M2 L2+ Managed Switch with 2.5G PoE++

The TP-Link Omada SG3218XP-M2 is a purpose-built Layer 2+ managed switch delivering sixteen 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet PoE++ ports alongside two 10G SFP+ fiber uplinks, purpose-engineered for enterprise wireless infrastructure refresh cycles demanding higher per-port throughput than legacy Gigabit PoE solutions. With a total PoE budget of 400 W and IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++) support at up to 90 W per port, the switch can simultaneously energize the latest tri-band Wi-Fi 7 access points, high-resolution IP cameras, and next-generation unified communications endpoints without requiring supplemental power injectors or infrastructure rewiring. The 2.5G copper ports align precisely with Wi-Fi 7 aggregate throughputs that routinely exceed the 1 Gbps ceiling of conventional infrastructure, eliminating the last-mile bottleneck between the wired backbone and wireless edge.

Architecturally, the SG3218XP-M2 integrates L2+ capabilities including static routing, OSPF-lite, and RIP, enabling inter-VLAN communication at the distribution layer without requiring a dedicated router for smaller deployments. The switching fabric delivers non-blocking performance across all 18 ports, with a total switching capacity of 116 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 86.3 Mpps, ensuring wire-speed throughput even under dense multi-client wireless traffic patterns. Advanced QoS mechanisms—including 802.1p, DSCP, and port-based queuing with eight priority queues per port—guarantee deterministic latency for latency-sensitive workloads such as voice, video conferencing, and industrial IoT telemetry.

As a native member of the TP-Link Omada SDN ecosystem, the SG3218XP-M2 integrates seamlessly with the Omada Software Defined Networking controller, supporting centralized zero-touch provisioning, real-time topology visualization, unified policy management, and role-based access control across heterogeneous multi-site deployments. The switch supports full Omada Cloud-Based Controller management, enabling remote configuration and monitoring without on-premises controller hardware. Additional enterprise hardening features include Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP/MSTP), IGMP snooping v1/v2/v3, storm control, dynamic ARP inspection, IP source guard, 802.1X port authentication with RADIUS backend, and SSH/SNMPv3 encrypted management—delivering a security posture appropriate for regulated enterprise environments.

Ideal for

• High-density Wi-Fi 7 campus deployments where 2.5G uplink ports on APs exceed the capacity of legacy Gigabit switch infrastructure
• Enterprise education facilities upgrading wired distribution layers to support simultaneous 4K streaming, virtual collaboration, and BYOD traffic
• Hospitality environments powering PoE++ Wi-Fi 7 APs, IP surveillance cameras, and door access controllers from a single consolidated PoE budget
• Healthcare networks requiring deterministic QoS for VoIP nurse-call systems, wireless medical carts, and real-time location services (RTLS) tags
• Multi-tenant commercial office builds deploying Omada SDN-managed networks with centralized per-tenant VLAN segmentation and cloud-based remote administration
• Retail branch infrastructure refresh consolidating POS terminals, digital signage endpoints, and wireless checkout systems onto a single managed 2.5G PoE++ platform

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.