TP-Link

18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE+ Switch, 16 PoE+ Ports, 250 W, 2 Combo SFP Slots

SKU TPL-TL-SG1218MPE Model TL-SG1218MPE

  • Sixteen 802.3af/at PoE+ ports sharing a 250 W budget for cameras and APs
  • Easy Smart management with up to 32 VLANs, QoS, IGMP snooping and link aggregation
  • Two combo SFP slots and two non-PoE Gigabit ports for NVR and uplinks
  • Rackmount kit and rubber feet included, set up from the web GUI or utility
  • Fast shipping from four branches
  • 30-day returns on unopened products

Product highlights

  • Ports16 x PoE+, 2 x RJ45, 2 x SFP
  • PoE250 W, 802.3af/at
  • ConnectivityEasy Smart: web or utility
  • MountRack mount, kit included

The TL-SG1218MPE is an Easy Smart 18-port Gigabit rackmount switch with 16 PoE+ ports and a 250 W budget. It adds VLANs, QoS and IGMP snooping to a camera or AP closet without stepping up to a fully managed switch.

Built for segmented camera and AP closets

Ports 1 to 16 supply 802.3af/at PoE+, with two non-PoE Gigabit ports and two combo SFP slots for the recorder and uplinks. VLANs keep cameras apart from office traffic, port-based 802.1p/DSCP priority with four queues favors video, and PoE Auto Recovery restarts a powered device that stops responding. Setup is through the web GUI or the Easy Smart Configuration Utility.

Key features

  • 16 PoE+ ports, 250 W total: 802.3af/at for cameras, APs and IP phones
  • VLANs and QoS: up to 32 VLANs from 4K IDs, MTU, port and tag VLAN, rate limit and storm control
  • Two combo Gigabit SFP slots: for fiber uplinks or copper
  • PoE Auto Recovery: restarts a frozen PoE device without a truck roll
  • 1U 19-inch rack mount: with rackmount kit and rubber feet included

System requirements

Configured from the web GUI or the Easy Smart Configuration Utility. Powered from 100-240V AC with the included power cord. Powered devices must be 802.3af or 802.3at compliant.

Specifications

SKUTPL-TL-SG1218MPE
BrandTP-Link
Form factor18-port Gigabit Easy Smart rackmount PoE+ switch
CommunicationEthernet / IP
Power input100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption296.3 W max at 220V with 250 W of PoE load
ManagementEasy Smart
PoE802.3af PoE
PoE802.3at PoE+
Port speedGigabit
Ethernet ports16 x Gigabit RJ45 PoE+, 2 x Gigabit RJ45 non-PoE
SFP slots2 x Gigabit combo SFP
PoE budget250 W total
PoE featuresPoE Auto Recovery
Switching capacity36 Gbps
Packet forwarding rate26.78 Mpps
MAC address table8K
Jumbo frame10 KB
VLANsUp to 32 VLANs at once (from 4K VLAN IDs), MTU, port and tag-based VLAN
L2 featuresIGMP snooping v1/v2/v3, static link aggregation, port mirroring, cable diagnostics, loop prevention
Communication notesWeb-based GUI and Easy Smart Configuration Utility; port-based 802.1p/DSCP priority, 4 queues, rate limit, storm control
Cooling2 fans
MountingRack mount (rackmount kit included)
Dimensions17.3 x 7.1 x 1.7 in (440 x 180 x 44 mm)
Operating temp32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Operating humidity10 to 90% RH, non-condensing
ComplianceCE, FCC
Package contentsTL-SG1218MPE, power cord, installation guide, rackmount kit, rubber feet

FAQs

How many PoE devices can the TL-SG1218MPE power?
Ports 1 to 16 are PoE+, sharing a 250 W budget. Divide 250 W by each device's max draw to size the job.
Is this switch managed?
It is Easy Smart: a web GUI and utility give VLANs, QoS, IGMP snooping and link aggregation. There is no Omada controller support listed.
Can it separate cameras from the office network?
Yes. It supports up to 32 VLANs at once, with MTU, port and tag-based VLAN modes.
Does it come with rack ears?
Yes. A rackmount kit is included for a 19-inch rack, plus rubber feet.
Does it have a fan?
Yes, two. Expect fan noise in a closet.