With the expansion of its range of smart switches which integrate more Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports, D-Link is supporting businesses that need more flexibility both in terms of cost and devices such as IP Phones, Network Cameras and Wireless Access Points. Enabling these business-critical devices to be powered over the network connection simplifies network and power topology, thereby reducing costs. With the introduction of these new switches, D-Link’s combined portfolio is now able to cater for the needs of businesses of all sizes.

The expanded range comprises the 24-Port Gigabit PoE Smart Switch with 4 SFP Ports (DGS-1210-24P), which gives companies even more choice in picking the port-count and power budget that suits them. Other launches in the Smart Switch family include the 8-Port Gigabit PoE Smart Switch with 2 SFP Ports (DGS-1210-08P) and the 48-Port Gigabit Smart Switch including 4 Combo Ports (DGS-1210-48).

PoE switches are a highly practical and convenient way to connect and power different network devices. Their deployment has so far been restricted by limited Power Budgets (the maximum power capacity of the switch), which caps the number of devices that can draw power from the switch itself. D-Link has increased the ‘Power Budget’ of its new Smart Switches to a market-leading level, allowing more devices to be powered through Ethernet cables instead of traditional power sockets.

Andrew Mulholland, Head of Business Solutions, D-Link UK&I, said: “Power over Ethernet is just one of many features that make technology simpler to install, especially for smaller businesses. Our switches make it easy to connect and manage a network without an IT department, or indeed much technical know-how at all. PoE means that companies don’t need a team of electricians or IT experts before they can set up the devices they need in their offices. The result is simplified networking and a real transformation of day-to-day business. Our new Smart Switches draw on D-Link’s years of networking experience to help smaller businesses connect to more.”

D-Link’s Smart Switch range helps keep company information secure, thanks to the management and security functions including IP-MAC Port binding, where IP and MAC addresses need to match before a device can connect to the network.

The Smart Switch family also comes with a high port-count density. Businesses can set up the 48-port switch, for example, in a rack as an aggregator of a bigger network and save large amounts of space. The port configuration means that high capacity can be delivered in a minute form factor.

The full Smart Switch range now includes 8, 10, 16, 20, 24, 28, 48 and 52 port Fast Ethernet and Gigabit switches with PoE and PoE+ options.

Recommended retail price:

• DGS 1210 – 08P: 145 euro ex. VAT
• DGS 1210 – 24P: 349 euro ex. VAT

• DGS 1210 – 48: 399 euro ex. VAT

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