Rackmount Managed Switches

Rackmount managed switches for network cabinets, offering Layer 2+ management with PoE+ power delivery for connected devices. TP-Link JetStream models range from 8 to 48 ports, some with 10GE SFP+ uplinks for higher speed backbone links.

Rackmount managed switches sit in a 19 inch cabinet and give network installers Layer 2+ control over VLANs, port mirroring and PoE budgets for cameras, access points and phones. The TP-Link JetStream range covers small edge switches through to larger core switches.

Choosing a rackmount managed switch

  • Port count from 8 Port up to 48 Port, sized to the number of connected devices.
  • Speed options of 10/100/1000 Gigabit, or 10/100/1000 with 10GE uplinks for a backbone link to a core switch.
  • PoE+ ports for powering access points, cameras and VoIP phones over a single cable.

For a desk or wall mounted alternative rather than a cabinet, see Desktop Managed Switches, or browse the wider Managed Switches range.

Rackmount Managed Switches FAQs

What does PoE+ mean on these switches?

PoE+ is an updated Power over Ethernet standard that supplies more power per port than the original PoE standard, allowing higher-draw devices such as pan-tilt-zoom cameras and Wi-Fi access points to be powered directly through the network cable.

Can I use a rackmount switch instead of a desktop switch?

If you do not have a 19 inch data cabinet, see Desktop Managed Switches for a managed switch in a compact enclosure suited to a desk or wall, rather than a rack.

How many ports do I need on a managed switch?

Port count depends on the number of connected devices needing switching, and this range covers 8 Port up to 48 Port models to suit small comms rooms through to larger installations.