Layer 3 Comparison
Advanced routing and scalable core networking for enterprise deployments.
| 10G SFP+ Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | |||
| 100G QSFP28 Uplinks | 6 | 6 | N/A | |||
| Switching Capacity | 2.16 Tbps | 1.68 Tbps | 480 Gbps | |||
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 600 Mpps | Up to 600 Mpps | Up to 810 Mpps | |||
| Layer 3 Routing | Static, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VRRP | Static, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VRRP | Static, RIP, OSPF, VRRP | |||
| VXLAN EVPN | Yes | Yes | No | |||
| MC-LAG | Yes | Yes | No | |||
| VSF Virtual Stacking | Yes (Up to 4 switches) | Yes (Up to 4 switches) | No | |||
| MPLS L2/L3 VPN | Yes (VPLS / VPWS / L3 VPN) | Yes (VPLS / VPWS / L3 VPN) | No | |||
| Multicast | IGMP / MLD / PIM | IGMP / MLD / PIM | IGMP / MLD | |||
| Security | Enterprise Security Suite | Enterprise Security Suite | ACL, 802.1X, DHCP Snooping, DAI, IP Source Guard | |||
| Management | EnGenius Cloud, Remote Web GUI, Remote CLI, SNMP | EnGenius Cloud, Remote Web GUI, Remote CLI, SNMP | EnGenius Cloud, Remote Web GUI, Remote CLI, SNMP | |||
| Redundant Power | Dual Hot-swappable (1+1) | Dual Hot-swappable (1+1) | 2 x Internal PSU | |||
| Hot-swappable Fans | 3+1 Redundant | 3+1 Redundant | No | |||
| Typical Deployment | Enterprise Campus Core | Enterprise Campus Core | SMB Core | |||
48-Port Layer 2 Comparison
High-density managed switching for enterprise and campus access networks.
| Copper Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | ||
| Fiber Uplink Ports | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | ||
| Layer | Layer 2+ | Layer 2+ | Layer 2+ | Layer 2+ | ||
| Port Speeds | 16 x 2.5G 32 x 1G |
48 x 1G | 48 x 1G | 48 x 1G | ||
| PoE | 802.3at PoE+ 740W |
802.3at PoE+ 740W |
802.3at PoE+ 410W |
N/A | ||
| Capacity | 224 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 176 Gbps | ||
| Rackmount | 19 Inch | 19 Inch | 19 Inch | 19 Inch | ||
24-Port Layer 2 Comparison
Flexible business-class switching for growing organizations and branch offices.
| Copper Ports | N/A | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Fiber Uplink Ports | 12 x 10G SFP+ | 6 x 10G SFP+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ |
| Layer | Layer 2+ | Layer 2+ | Layer 2+ | Layer 2+ | Layer 2+ | Layer 2+ |
| Port Speeds | N/A | 24 x 2.5G | 8 x 2.5G 16 x 1G |
24 x 1G | 24 x 1G | 24 x 1G |
| PoE | N/A | 16-Port PoE+ 8-Port PoE++ 740W |
802.3at PoE+ 410W |
802.3at PoE+ 410W |
802.3at PoE+ 240W |
N/A |
| Capacity | 240 Gbps | 240 Gbps | 152 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Rackmount | Half Rack | 19 Inch | 19 Inch | 19 Inch | 19 Inch | 13 Inch |
8-Port Layer 2 Comparison
Compact managed switching for small offices and space-constrained deployments.
| Copper Ports | 8 Ports | 8 Ports | 8 Ports | 8 Ports | 8 Ports | 8 Ports | 8 Ports |
| Fiber & Copper Uplink Ports | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 2 x 10G SFP+ | 2 x 10G SFP+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 2 x 1G Copper | N/A |
| Layer | Layer 2+ | Layer 2+ | Layer 2+ | Layer 2+ | Layer 2+ | Layer 2+ | Layer 2+ |
| Port Speeds | 8 x 10G | 8 x 10G | 8 x 2.5G | 8 x 2.5G | 8 x 2.5G | 8 x 1G | 8 x 1G |
| PoE | 802.3bt 420W | N/A | 802.3at 240W | 802.3at 114W | N/A | 802.3at/af 130W | 802.3af 55W |
| Capacity | 240 Gbps | 240 Gbps | 120 Gbps | 80 Gbps | 120 Gbps | 24 Gbps | 16 Gbps |
| Rackmount | 13 Inch | 13 Inch | 13 Inch | Desktop | 13 Inch | 13 Inch | Desktop |
Switch Extender Comparison
Switch extenders expand network connectivity beyond standard Ethernet distance limitations for flexible, cost-effective deployments.
| Switching Capacity | 18Gbps | 12Gbps | 10Gbps | |||
| LAN Ports | 7 x 1G | 4 x 1G | 4 x 1G | |||
| Fiber Ports (SFP) | 1 x 1G | 1 x 1G | - | |||
| Power | PoE PD, Optional DC-Jack (100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz) |
Type-C (100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz) | PoE PD | |||
| Power over Ethernet (Input) | 1 x 1G (P1) | - | 1 x 1G (P1) | |||
| Power over Ethernet (Output) | Ports 2-5 (802.3 af/at) | - | Ports 2-5 (802.3 af/at) | |||
| Total PoE Budget: 15W | Power Input: 802.3at Type 2(30W) | - | Power Input: 802.3at Type 2(30W) | |||
| Total PoE Budget: 40W | Power Input: 802.3bt Type 3(60W) | - | Power Input: 802.3bt Type 3(60W) | |||
| Total PoE Budget: 60W | Power Input: 802.3bt Type 4(90W) | - | Power Input: 802.3bt Type 4(90W) | |||
| MAC Address Table | 8K | 8K | 8K | |||
| Jumbo Frame | 10K | 10K | 10K | |||
| Multicast Group | Max 8 groups | Max 8 groups | Max 8 groups | |||
| VLAN | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
| Recommend EnGenius PoE Adapters | EPA5060GBT, EPA5090GBT | EPA5006GP, EPA5006GAT | EPA5060GBT, EPA5090GBT | |||
Smart Multi-Gig Comparison
Affordable multi-gig connectivity for modern business networks and Wi-Fi 6/7.
Custom Product Comparison
Layer 3 Models
48-Port Layer 2 Models
ECS2552FP
Cloud Managed 48-Port 740 Watt Multi-Gig PoE+ Switch
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ECS5512F
Cloud Managed 12-Port 10-Gigabit Half-Rack Aggregate Fiber Switch
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ECS2530FP
Cloud Managed 24-Port 740W Multi-Gigabit PoE++ Switch
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ECS2528FP
Cloud Managed 24-Port 410W Multi-Gigabit PoE+ Switch
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Switch Extender Models
Smart Multi-Gig Models
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ECS2552FP
Cloud Managed 48-Port 740 Watt Multi-Gig PoE+ Switch
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ECS5512F
Cloud Managed 12-Port 10-Gigabit Half-Rack Aggregate Fiber Switch
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ECS2530FP
Cloud Managed 24-Port 740W Multi-Gigabit PoE++ Switch
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ECS2528FP
Cloud Managed 24-Port 410W Multi-Gigabit PoE+ Switch
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