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The QSW-M7230P-2X4F24T offers a versatile port configuration to meet the requirements of the core, aggregation, and access layers. The hardware includes:

  • **Core layer: Two 100-GbE QSFP28 ports for high-speed backbone uplinks.
  • **Aggregation layer: Four 25-GbE SFP28 ports for connecting NAS devices and servers, which are backward compatible with the 10-GbE and 1-GbE standards.
  • **Access layer: Twenty-four 10-GbE RJ45 ports for connecting workstations and peripheral devices.

The architecture enables significant scalability. By connecting two of these switches via the 100-GbE ports, a company can expand its network capacity to support 48 10-GbE workstations and 8 25-GbE NAS devices.

High-Power PoE++ Implementation

A key feature of the QSW-M7230P-2X4F24T is support for the IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ standard on all twenty-four 10-GbE RJ45 ports. This allows the switch to deliver up to 90 W of power per port, supported by a total power budget of 800 W. Thanks to this power capacity, no external power injectors or additional power cabling are required for high-power-consumption devices, such as:

  • Wi-Fi 7 access points.
  • PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) surveillance cameras.
  • AV-over-IP encoders and decoders.

To manage this power distribution, the QSS Pro system offers real-time power consumption monitoring, power prioritization, and the ability to perform remote PoE reboots.

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For environments that require precise synchronization, such as broadcast studios, control rooms, and digital signage, the switch features IGMP snooping and a high-precision clock design. It supports PTP Boundary Clock to ensure that audio and video streams remain synchronized across the entire network.

In terms of network security, the QSW-M7230P-2X4F24T can be integrated into the NAS-based ADRA NDR X system. This integration enables the detection and isolation of ransomware threats before they spread across the network. It also supports Airgap+ for creating offline backups to protect corporate data from cyberattacks.

Technical Specifications

  • 100-GbE ports: 2 x QSFP28
  • 25-GbE ports: 4 x SFP28
  • 10-GbE ports: 24 x RJ45

(PoE++) - Switching Capacity: 1080 Gbit/s - PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3bt (up to 90 W per port) - Total PoE Power: 800 W - Form factor: 1U rack-mount - Management: L3 Lite, MC-LAG, LACP

Price and Availability

The QNAP QSW-M7230P-2X4F24T is available for €2,299. However, the switches are not available at the price mentioned, but rather for: