TP-Link TL-SG1218MPE 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE+ Switch
TP-Link
TP-Link TL-SG1218MPE 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE+ Switch
The TP-Link TL-SG1218MPE is an 18-port managed PoE+ switch designed for small to medium business networks, particularly video surveillance systems. It delivers 250 W of PoE power across 16 ports while maintaining intelligent traffic management for latency-sensitive applications.
Why this product
250 W PoE budget for 16 ports
Supplies up to 30 W per port to power cameras, access points and other devices without separate power cables.
Auto-recovery for dropped devices
Automatically reboots unresponsive PoE-powered equipment to minimise downtime on surveillance systems.
QoS and IGMP for video traffic
Port Priority and IGMP Snooping guarantee smooth delivery of video monitoring and IPTV streams, even under load.
SFP uplinks for backbone flexibility
Two gigabit combo SFP slots allow fibre or copper uplinks to connect additional switches or core infrastructure.
- PoE ports16 at 30 W each
- Total PoE budget250 W
- Non-PoE ports2 × 1 Gbps RJ45
- Uplinks2 × combo SFP
- Switching capacity36 Gbps
- Packet forwarding26.78 Mpps
- SKUTPL-1231
- EAN6935364086930
- Works with any 802.3af or 802.3at PoE device: IP cameras, wireless access points, VoIP phones and IoT sensors.
- Fits standard 19-inch rack mounting via optional accessories; compact footprint suits tabletop or shelf deployment.
- Supports VLAN and link aggregation; requires manual configuration for advanced L2 networking — not a plug-and-play mesh.
Best for
- Video surveillance installers who need centralized PoE power for 16 cameras without running separate power cables.
- Small business networks where QoS and intelligent traffic shaping matter more than enterprise-grade redundancy.
- Deployments requiring IPTV or multicast video distribution, thanks to IGMP Snooping optimisation.
Trade-offs
- Enterprise data centres — only 36 Gbps switching capacity, designed for access-layer switching, not core or distribution.
- High-power devices — limited to 30 W per port; cannot supply powered cabinets or high-draw industrial equipment.
- Redundancy-critical networks — no built-in ring topology, RSTP or stackability; single point of failure.
- Multi-gigabit workloads — all ports are gigabit; no 10G or higher speeds.
16× PoE+ gigabit RJ45 ports, 2× gigabit non-PoE RJ45 ports and 2× combo gigabit SFP slots.
PoE power budget is up to 250 W, making it ideal for small to medium business surveillance systems.*
Port Priority is able to guarantee the quality of sensitive application like video monitor.
PoE Auto Recovery automatically reboots your dropped or unresponsive PoE-powered devices.
Intelligent power management protects the switch from overload.
QoS ensures smooth traffic for latency sensitive applications.
IGMP Snooping optimizes multimedia traffic delivery, such as IPTV.
Networking
| Brand | TP-Link |
|---|---|
| Model | TL-SG1218MPE |
| Standard | 802.3af/at PoE |
Performance
| Switching capacity | 36 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Packet forwarding rate | 26.78 Mpps |
| Packet buffer | 4.1 Mbit |
| Max address table | 8 K |
| Jumbo frame support | 10 KB |
Ports & power
| PoE+ ports | 16 × 1 Gbps RJ45 (30 W per port) |
|---|---|
| Gigabit ports | 2 × 1 Gbps RJ45 (non-PoE) |
| SFP slots | 2 × combo gigabit |
| PoE power budget | 250 W |
| Input power | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Max power consumption | 293.3 W (with 250 W PoE load) |
Physical
| Dimensions | 440 × 180 × 44 mm (17.3 × 7.1 × 1.7 in.) |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature | 0–50 °C (32–122 °F) |
| Operating humidity | 10–90 % RH, non-condensing |
| Noise (max) | 47.8 dBA @ 50 cm, 25 °C |
| Heat dissipation (max) | 1000.15 BTU/h (with 250 W PoE load) |
| Certifications | CE, FCC |
Shipping
All our products are shipped from the United Kingdom within 24 to 48 hours of purchase. See our Shipping and Returns page for full details.
Returns
- Tech Syndicate offers a full money-back guarantee on all purchases made in our store. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, we will provide a full refund, no questions asked.
- Refunds are available within 45 days of delivery.
- After the 45-day period you are no longer eligible for a refund, so we encourage you to try the product within the first few weeks to make sure it fits your needs.