QSW-M5218-6F12T

Flexible Deployment, Efficient Backbone: A Layer 3 Managed Switch Combining 25GbE and 10GbE

A Highly Cost-Effective L3 Switch to Easily Resolve Enterprise Network Bottlenecks

As enterprise virtualization deployments and high-resolution video data volumes surge, traditional core networks often face bandwidth bottlenecks. However, comprehensively upgrading backbone equipment usually comes with prohibitive IT costs. The QSW-M5218-6F12T is purpose-built to solve this pain point, perfectly combining the widespread accessibility of 10GbE RJ45 with the massive bandwidth of 25GbE SFP28. It allows enterprises to easily break through transmission limits on a limited budget, building a next-generation, high-performance IT infrastructure.

10GbE & 25GbE Hybrid Configuration for Flexible, High-Performance Network Topologies

The QSW-M5218-6F12T provides up to twelve 10GbE RJ45 ports that are fully compatible with existing Cat 6a cabling, ideal for high-density connections to high-speed NAS, virtualization servers, or video workstations. Meanwhile, the six built-in 25GbE SFP28 ports serve as a high-bandwidth backbone, linking upward to enterprise core switches. This enables congestion-free data aggregation and high-speed uplinks, creating a perfectly scalable network topology for enterprises.

Hardware-Level PTP for Professional A/V Synchronization

In video wall and AVoIP live streaming environments, clock inconsistencies between media servers, NAS, and display endpoints can cause multi-screen misalignment. The QSW-M5218-6F12T supports IEEE 1588v2 PTP, delivering sub-microsecond time synchronization at the hardware level to keep media servers, NAS, and video wall displays perfectly in sync across the network — building a precise and reliable backbone for AVoIP media delivery.

Advanced Layer 3 Routing for Enhanced Network Efficiency and Security

The QSW-M5218-6F12T features powerful built-in L3 network management capabilities, helping enterprises easily plan cross-subnet data transmission paths and significantly alleviating the burden on core routers:

• IP Settings (IPv4, IPv6, DNS)

  Supports IPv4 and IPv6 dual-stack configuration along with DNS server setup, assisting enterprises in smoothly transitioning to next-generation network architectures.

• Static Routing

  Allows administrators to manually configure fixed transmission paths. Ideal for fixed-topology environments, effectively saving network bandwidth and CPU resources.

• DHCP Server & SNTP

  Built-in DHCP server automatically assigns IP addresses, while SNTP protocol support ensures accurate time synchronization across all internal network devices.

• Advanced VLAN Features

  Supports direct data transmission between multiple Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), eliminating the need for traffic to route through upper-level devices and enhancing internal network efficiency.

Enterprise IP routing, network high availability and high-performance demands

• IP routing

  Forwards packets through IP addresses to enable communication between devices in different network segments, or efficiently connect between different segments and subnets to achieve more complicated network segments based on functions.

• MC-LAG network redundancy

  Combines multiple connections between switches into a single, logical link. This logical link provides high availability and redundancy for client devices as it can continue to function even if one or more of the physical links fail. When used together with NAS High Availability (HA), it ensures high availability at both the storage and network layers, delivering comprehensive dual-layer protection.
  
  Learn more: MC-LAG ensures uninterrupted network connections, QNAP High Availability solution

• LACP

  Link Aggregation Control Protocol combines multiple network connections to increase throughput and protect against connection failure.

Next-Level Security with ADRA NDR X

Instantly build an enterprise-grade Network Detection and Response (NDR) center. The ADRA NDR X software proactively detects and automatically isolates targeted ransomware and malicious internal traffic. It effectively blocks threats before they spread, all while ensuring your high-speed network performance remains completely unaffected.

Easy Deployment of Airgap+ Isolated Backup

Protect your enterprise data with QNAP's Airgap+ isolated backup solution. Combining a QNAP NAS with select switch models enables seamless offline backup, reducing the exposure of your backup environment to cyberattacks and effectively shielding backup data from breaches and exfiltration.

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QSS Pro: Powerful and Smart

QNAP Switch System Pro (QSS Pro) features an easy-to-use Web GUI for easier Layer 3 Lite and Layer 2 management and value-added functions.

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• Overview Dashboard

  View real-time system information, port connection status, and port traffic.

• MC-LAG network redundancy

  Create a redundant link between two peers QSW-M5218-6F12T to achieve high availability.

• IPv4/IPv6 static routing

  Besides widely supporting existing IPv4 network devices, QSW-M5218-6F12T also supports IPv6 of expanded addressing capability for deploying more network devices in the future.

• DHCP server

  Auto-dispatch dynamic IP addresses to LAN clients.

• Uncompromising AV-over-IP experience

  The AV-over-IP Wizard guides you through configuring IGMP Snooping and VLAN to route AV traffic for applications like video walls and large outdoor display walls. Combined with PTP and QoS priority management, it delivers nanosecond-level latency and high-resolution AVoIP experiences.

• Manage all networked devices

  Supports SNMP for centrally and securely managing all networked devices in your network environment, such as NAS, routers, network switches, workstations, modems, IP phones, and IP cameras.

• Online firmware check and update

  Keep your QNAP switch secure with one-click firmware updates.

Cloud-based control platform for efficient management of multiple switches

No need to purchase additional hardware or software. With the AMIZcloud management platform, you can easily monitor switches distributed across various locations and instantly access device information.

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