The all-in-one Guardian PoE Switch satisfies all SMB networking needs.
SMB IT Needs: Power Supply, Network Deployment, and Application Service
Business management and IT infrastructure are important when you start a SOHO, SMB office, retail chain store, or Airbnb business. For example, your IT infrastructure needs to ensure that any POS, IP surveillance, or IP access control systems are in continuous operation. The three main SMB IT requirements are as follows:
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Power supply
Power on energy consuming devices easily in locations without power outlets.
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Network deployment
Simple and easy network set-up solution that can be completed without hiring IT professionals.
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Application service
Integrated hardware and software solution for business data storage spaces, surveillance systems, and firewalls.
The Guardian Smart Edge PoE Switch meets all your business needs.
The QNAP QGD-1600P Smart Edge PoE Switch is a one-stop central networking solution that offers a flexible power supply, Web GUI management, and innovative virtualization applications to solve all your network problems.
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High PoE Power Supply
The QGD-1600P is compliant with the latest IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ standard, offering 4-port 60-watt and 12-port 30-watt Gigabit PoE capabilities. Use your existing RJ45 cable to transmit power and data to edge devices.
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Layer 2 Functions via Web GUI Management
The QGD-1600P provides comprehensive Layer 2 management features, including VLAN, LACP, LLDP, QoS IGMP Snooping, and Wake-on-LAN for IT administrators to efficiently control network bandwidth and enhance security via the user-friendly switch management web interface.
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QTS-Supported VM Services
The QGD-1600P is also a NAS that can host containerized applications and virtual machines on different operating systems. Flexibly install virtual routers, firewalls, or wireless LAN management software for various networking management applications.
Restaurant Franchise Applications
If you are a restaurant franchise owner, you might need digital signage to display new menus or ongoing promotions. You also need to make sure the POS system is connected at all times to ensure sales data is saved securely. An NVR surveillance system is required to ensure your environment security and for eliminating disputes involving theft. Moreover, your restaurant must provide Wi-Fi services to stay up to date.
Guardian Smart Edge PoE Switch applications:
- Digital Signage: The QGD-1600P provides 60-watt PoE capability. It’s also a NAS that can provide storage space for storing digital files of menus and promotion plans.
- Ordering Kiosk: The QGD-1600P provides 60-watt PoE capability and high-speed connectivity for transferring customers’ order details in real time.
- POS System: The QGD-1600P provides 60-watt PoE capability and high-speed connectivity for remote server connections. It’s also a NAS that provides storage space to centrally store all sales data.
- IP Surveillance System: The QGD-1600P provides 15–60-watt PoE capability to IP cameras. You can deploy QVR Pro surveillance applications to auto-detect ONVIF IP cameras for greater management convenience. The QGD-1600P also features an HDMI port for directly displaying security footage on an HD display.
- WiFi Service: The QGD-1600P provides 15–60-watt PoE capability to wireless APs and also supports Ubiquiti Unifi applications for centrally managing all connected Unifi APs. A QNAP QWA-AC2600 wireless adapter can be installed via the QGD-1600P’s PCIe port, coupled with the Wireless AP Station app to provide high-speed dual-band wireless connections.
Small Business IT Applications
If you are an IT professional for a small business, you often need to set up file servers for all employees to centrally store files. You will also need to create networks for connecting office equipment, such as network printers and VoIP phones. Setting up a firewall is also crucial in information security for mitigating internal attacks and external threats. In addition, a VPN connection is necessary to perform secure remote file transfers between headquarters and branch offices.
Airbnb Applications
If you are an Airbnb owner, both you and your customers can benefit from a smart access control system. Customers can check in with self-help kiosks upon arrival while browsing through room details and service packages. As an Airbnb owner, you must provide WiFi for your customers so that they can easily check information and contact customer service via VoIP phones . Customers’ check-in data needs to be saved securely, and an IP surveillance system is required to ensure environmental security.
The Guardian Smart Edge PoE Switch can help you achieve the following:
- Smart Access Control System: The QGD-1600P provides PoE capability and can transfer customers’ check-in data in real time.
- Self-help Kiosk: The QGD-1600P provides 60-watt PoE capability, enabling data connection for self-help kiosks and digital signage.
- IP Surveillance System: The QGD-1600P provides PoE capability to IP cameras. You can deploy QVR Pro surveillance applications to auto-detect ONVIF IP cameras for greater management convenience. The QGD-1600P also features an HDMI port for directly displaying security footage on an HD display.
- WiFi Service: QGD-1600P provides 15–60-watt PoE capability for wireless access points (WAPs), while also supporting Ubiquiti UniFi application for central managing a connected UniFi Access Point (UniFi AP). A QNAP QWA-AC2600 wireless adapter can be installed via the QGD-1600P’s PCIe port, coupled with the Wireless AP Station app to provide high-speed dual-band wireless connections.
- Data Storage and Backup: The QGD-1600P is also a NAS for centrally storing customers’ check-in data.
- Network Devices: the QGD-1600P provides Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to printers, fax machine, and VoIP phones.
