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D-Link DGS-F1210-26PS-E 24 port Managed Gigabit Switch
Key Features
Brand: D-Link
Model: DGS-F1016P
24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE ports
4 x Gigabit RJ45/SFP Combo ports
Advanced L2 switching and security features
L2+ Static Routing
Optional “standard mode” or “surveillance mode” management user interface
193 W PoE budget
1 Year Warranty
D-Link DGS-F1210-26PS-E 24-Port Managed Gigabit Switch: Intelligent Power and Enterprise Control
Modern business networks require more than basic connectivity; they demand complete visibility, traffic segmentation, and high-capacity power distribution. The D-Link DGS-F1210-26PS-E 24-Port Managed Gigabit Switch answers this call by combining wire-speed Gigabit performance with robust Layer 2 managed intelligence. Designed specifically for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs), distributed offices, and professional IP surveillance infrastructures, this switch serves as a high-density backbone to keep hardware running safely and efficiently.
Why Choose the D-Link DGS-F1210-26PS-E Managed Switch
The D-Link DGS-F1210-26PS-E offers a highly scalable platform that gives network administrators deep custom configuration rights. It removes the performance limitations of standard plug-and-play network hubs while providing elite management utilities.
High-Density Gigabit Power over Ethernet (PoE+)
The switch architecture features 24 dedicated 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports that fully comply with both IEEE 802.3af (PoE) and IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) standards. Supplying up to 30 Watts per individual port within a high-capacity power budget (ranging from 250W up to 370W depending on specific sub-variants), it effortlessly powers high-draw devices like motorized Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras, multi-band wireless access points, and VoIP hardware over a single data line.
Long-Reach Extended PoE Mode
Traditional Ethernet networks face a strict 100-meter drop-off limit for data and power transmission. The D-Link DGS-F1210-26PS-E shatters this limitation with its built-in Long-Reach PoE technology. When activated, it scales transmission lines to a maximum distance of 250 meters. This eliminates the need for expensive intermediate hardware extenders or localized outdoor power sources for remote perimeter surveillance lines.
Dual Fiber-Optic SFP Uplinks
To connect seamlessly back to your primary data center or central internet core without taking up local device lines, the hardware includes 2 dedicated Gigabit SFP slots. These small form-factor pluggable uplink ports allow for ultra-high-speed fiber-optic deployment over vast campus networks, keeping latency minimized across long distances.
Advanced Layer 2 Management and Enhanced Security
As a smart managed device, the D-Link DGS-F1210-26PS-E features an intuitive web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) that allows administrators to switch between standard network configuration views and a specialized Surveillance Mode. This dynamic interface automatically discovers ONVIF-compliant IP security cameras, organizing them into a secure topology.
Key management capabilities include:
- Advanced Traffic Management: Configure Virtual LANs (VLANs) to segment corporate departments, deploy Quality of Service (QoS) rules to prioritize critical voice and video streams, and utilize IGMP Snooping for multicast bandwidth control.
- Network Infrastructure Protection: Integrates D-Link’s signature Safeguard Engine to defend core hardware from malicious traffic flooding and virus spikes. Access Control Lists (ACL) and 802.1X port-based authentication add solid walls against unauthorized line taps.
- Layer 2+ Static Routing: Offloads simple data routing tasks internally within the switch, reducing overhead on your main internet firewall or primary network routers to improve efficiency.
Ideal Deployment Scenarios
The combination of full management software, robust power allowances, and fiber expansiveness makes the D-Link DGS-F1210-26PS-E highly versatile:
- High-Density Surveillance Hubs: Aggregate dozens of high-definition video camera lines into one rack unit with automatic camera isolation and long-distance cabling support.
- Corporate Small Business Cores: Link corporate laptops, cloud-storage drives, and networked office printers while keeping internal department databases strictly isolated.
- Wired Campus Networks: Act as a robust edge switch across school rooms, library clusters, or separated commercial building floors via high-speed fiber uplinks.
Technical Specifications Table
| Metric Feature | Specification Detail |
|---|---|
| Port Configuration | 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE Ports + 2 x Gigabit SFP Uplink Slots |
| PoE Standards Supported | IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at Compliant |
| Switching Fabric Capacity | 52 Gbps non-blocking bandwidth |
| Packet Forwarding Rate | 38.7 Mpps wire-speed performance |
| MAC Address Table | Up to 16,000 entries |
| Max Long Reach Range | Up to 250 meters in Extend Mode |
| Management Protocols | Web GUI, SNMP, CLI, RMON, D-Link Network Assistant |
| Physical Architecture | Rack-mountable 1U Sturdy Metal Chassis |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What happens to port speed when Extend Mode is turned on?
When you activate the long-distance 250m Extend Mode on specific PoE ports, the data speed down-negotiates to 10 Mbps. This speed shift ensures that the data connection and electric currents stay perfectly stable over the long 250-meter cable run. A 10 Mbps connection is more than wide enough to cleanly support high-definition 1080p and 4K IP security streams without visual lag
