{"product_id":"tp-link-omada-sg2218p-18-port-gigabit-poe-smart-switch","title":"TP-Link Omada SG2218P 18-Port Gigabit PoE+ Smart Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TP-Link Omada SG2218P is an 18-port gigabit managed switch designed for small to medium deployments of surveillance systems, wireless access points, and IP phones. It supplies PoE+ power to 16 ports from a 150 W budget and integrates into TP-Link's Omada cloud management platform for centralized oversight across your entire network.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150 W PoE budget across 16 ports\u003c\/strong\u003e — Each of the 16 PoE+ ports delivers up to 30 W, enough for high-power access points and powered cameras without a separate power supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCloud management from the Omada app\u003c\/strong\u003e — Provision, monitor and control the switch remotely via TP-Link's Omada SDN platform, with zero-touch provisioning to speed initial setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFanless 1U rackmount design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Silent operation and compact footprint fit server rooms and network cabinets without adding noise or taking floor space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e36 Gbps switching capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Backplane throughput handles all ports at line rate simultaneously, with support for jumbo frames up to 9 KB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust traffic control and security\u003c\/strong\u003e — VLAN, ACL, QoS, IGMP snooping, IP-MAC-Port binding, and 802.1X authentication keep traffic organized and unauthorized devices off the network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16× Gigabit PoE+ and 2× Gigabit SFP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePoE budget\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e150 W total; up to 30 W per port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSwitching capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e36 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRackmount (1U)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5-Year Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eOperation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFanless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Works with any 802.3af or 802.3at PoE-powered device, including IP cameras, wireless access points, and IP phones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Integrates into TP-Link's Omada SDN ecosystem for unified management of switches, access points, and gateways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Supports both IPv4 and IPv6 with dual-stack operation and neighbor discovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Zero-Touch Provisioning and cloud management require an Omada Cloud-Based Controller; standalone web or CLI management is available without it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurveillance deployments with many PoE cameras needing centralized power and management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-AP wireless networks where all access points must be powered and monitored from one interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganizations running TP-Link Omada infrastructure who want unified SDN control across wired and wireless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact network rooms and cabinets where silent operation and 1U footprint matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-power PoE needs:\u003c\/b\u003e 150 W total budget shared across all 16 ports limits simultaneous high-draw devices; if you need more than 10 cameras at 30 W each, consider a larger budget model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e10+ Gigabit links:\u003c\/b\u003e All ports are 1 Gbps; if you need 10GbE uplinks or backbone capacity, this is not the switch for that role.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandalone operation without cloud:\u003c\/b\u003e Full feature set and ease of management depend on Omada controller integration; standalone mode is basic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eOmada's Software Defined Networking (SDN) platform integrates network devices, including access points, switches and gateways, providing 100% centralized cloud management. Omada creates a highly scalable network, all controlled from a single interface. Seamless wireless and wired connections are provided, ideal for use in hospitality, education, retail, offices, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e150 W PoE Budget:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16× 802.3at\/af-compliant PoE+ ports with a total power supply of 150 W*.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Gigabit Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16× gigabit PoE+ ports and 2× gigabit SFP Slots provide high-speed connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated into Omada SDN:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP)†, Centralized Cloud Management, and Intelligent Monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentralized Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloud access and Omada app for ultra convenience and easy management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatic Routing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps route internal traffic for more efficient use of network resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Security Strategies:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP-MAC-Port Binding, ACL, Port Security, DoS Defend, Storm control, DHCP Snooping, 802.1X, Radius Authentication, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimize Voice and Video Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e L2\/L3\/L4 QoS and IGMP snooping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIPv6:\u003c\/strong\u003e IPv6 support with dual IPv4\/IPv6 stack, MLD snooping, IPv6 neighbor discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e†These functions require the use of the Omada SDN Controller. Zero-Touch Provisioning requires the use of the Omada Cloud-Based Controller. Go to the Omada Cloud-Based Controller Product List to find all the models supported by the Omada Cloud-Based Controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*PoE budget calculations are based on laboratory testing. The actual PoE power budget is not guaranteed and will vary due to client limitations and environmental factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetworking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTP-Link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eStandards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIEEE 802.3i, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3z, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3x, 802.1d, 802.1s, 802.1w, 802.1q, 802.1x, 802.3ad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePoE standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e802.3af\/at\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMAC address table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePacket buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.1 Mbit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eTransmission method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStore and Forward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eJumbo frame support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9 KB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eStatic routes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e32 (IPv4, IPv6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSwitching capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e36 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePacket forwarding rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e26.78 Mpps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts \u0026amp; 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