QNAP introduces the QSW-M2 series of L2,5 web-managed 10GbE and 2108GbE switches

Press Release: QNAP® Systems, Inc., a leading innovator in computing and storage solutions, today introduced the QSW-M2108 Tier 2 web-managed switch series featuring QSW-M2108-2C a QSW-M2108-2S. Equipped with 2108GbE, 2,5GbE and convenient Layer 10 management functions, the QSW-M2 series switches enable efficient bandwidth utilization and offer an essential network management solution for small and medium-sized businesses.

Source: QNAP

The QSW-M2108-2C switch comes with two 10GbE SFP+/RJ45 combo ports and eight 2,5GbE RJ45 ports (ten ports in total). The QSW-M2108-2S switch comes with two 10GbE SFP+ ports and eight 2,5GbE ports (ten ports in total). The QSW-M2108-2C switch is compatible with 10GbE and NBASE-T technologies to provide support for five network speeds (10Gbps, 5Gbps, 2,5Gbps, 1Gbps and 100Mbps), which allows administrators to implement higher network speeds using existing cat. 5e and 6a cables. The QSW-M2108 series switches also provide Layer 2 management functions (such as LACP, VLAN, ACL, and LLDP) through a user-friendly web GUI for efficient network bandwidth management and enhanced network security.

"With the increasing demand for high-speed networking in small and medium enterprises, the QSW-M2108 series not only provides eight 2,5GbE RJ45 ports, but also two 10GbE SFP+ ports or combined SFP+/RJ45 ports," said Frank Liao, product manager of QNAP, adding : "The QNAP QSW-M2108 series switches allow users to flexibly deploy bandwidth and utilize an easy-to-use web GUI that simplifies network setup and management."

The QSW-M2108 series is one of the few web-managed switches that support the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and is compatible with IEEE 802.3az energy-saving Ethernet and IEEE802.3x full-duplex flow control. Users can deploy small/medium networks that support scalability, redundancy, and loop prevention while preventing packet loss with unmatched bandwidth and reducing power consumption for low-speed and inactive connections. Thanks to its smart cooling system, the QSW-M2108 series switch ensures high network speeds without emitting disturbing background noise.

Key specifications

• QSW-M2108-2C: 10 ports (2 10GbE SFP+/RJ45 combo ports and 8 2,5GbE RJ45 ports.
• QSW-M2108-2S: 10 ports (2 10GbE SFP+ ports and 8 2,5GbE RJ45 ports).

Complies with IEEE 802.3xa and IEEE 802.3az standards; Auto Negotiation; The QSW-M2108-2C is compatible with 10GbE and NBASE-T technologies to support five network speeds (10Gbps, 5Gbps, 2,5Gbps, 1Gbps and 100Mbps).