What are the best power over ethernet switches for professional network installations?
This page compares 6 power over ethernet switches with verified specifications and prices. Top options include HPE Aruba CX 6000 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP 370W R8N85A, NETGEAR GS728TXPv3, TP-Link TL-SX3206HPP. Prices range from £315 to £741. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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HPE Aruba CX 6000 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP 370W R8N85A
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£667.18 ≈ | 48 | 30W | IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at | 4 x 1G SFP | HPE Aruba Networking Central, Web GUI, CLI, Aruba NetEdit | — |
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This is a fully managed Layer 2 switch with 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports, four 1G SFP uplinks, and a 370W Class 4 PoE budget. It suits branch offices, small and midsize businesses, and professional installations supporting wireless access points, security cameras, and IoT devices. ★ Ideal forIt suits professional network installations with 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports delivering up to 30W per port, four wire-speed 1G SFP uplinks, a 370W PoE budget, and management through Central, Web GUI, CLI, or NetEdit.
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NETGEAR GS728TXPv3
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£315.16 ≈ | 24 | 30 W | IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at | 4 x 10G SFP+ | Web browser-based GUI, NETGEAR Insight mobile app, NETGEAR Insight Cloud portal | ✓ |
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The NETGEAR GS728TXPv3 is a rack-mountable 24-port Gigabit PoE+ smart switch with 4 dedicated 10G SFP+ uplink ports and a 190 W PoE budget. It suits small and medium-sized business networks deploying access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones, and other powered devices that need centralized management and high-speed uplinks. ★ Ideal forIt suits professional network installations with 24 PoE+ ports delivering up to 30 W each, 4 dedicated 10G SFP+ uplinks, web and cloud management, VLAN and static-routing support, and configurable PoE scheduling.
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TP-Link TL-SX3206HPP
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£370.78 ≈ | 6 | 60 W | IEEE 802.3af/at/bt | 2 x 10G SFP+ | Web-based GUI, CLI, console port, telnet, SNMP, Omada cloud management | — |
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The TL-SX3206HPP is a six-port 10GbE managed switch with four 802.3bt PoE++ RJ45 ports and two 10G SFP+ uplinks. It provides up to 60 W per PoE port and suits professional installations needing high-speed connectivity, centralized management, and power for demanding devices. ★ Ideal forIt suits professional network installations because it combines four 10GbE PoE++ ports delivering up to 60 W each with two 10G SFP+ uplinks, web and CLI management, SNMP, and Omada centralized management.
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D-Link DGS-1510-28P
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£484.24 ≈ | 24 PoE ports, 2 Gigabit SFP ports, 2 10G SFP+ ports | 30 W | 802.3af, 802.3at | 2 x Gigabit SFP, 2 x 10G SFP+ | Web-based GUI, CLI, console port, Telnet, SNMP, D-Link Network Assistant | ✓ |
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The D-Link DGS-1510-28P is a 24-port Gigabit SmartPro managed PoE switch with a 193 W PoE budget and 10G SFP+ uplink or stacking ports. It suits small and medium business networks, professional installers, VoIP deployments, wireless access points, and IP surveillance systems. ★ Ideal forIt suits professional network installations with 24 PoE ports supporting 802.3af and 802.3at at up to 30 W per port, 2 x 10G SFP+ uplinks, web and CLI management, Layer 3 features, and time-based PoE scheduling.
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Ubiquiti UniFi Enterprise 24 PoE
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£592.51 ≈ | 24 | 30W | 802.3af/at PoE+ | 2 x 10G SFP+ | UniFi Network Controller and UniFi mobile app | — |
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The UniFi Enterprise 24 PoE is a 24-port Layer 3 managed switch with twelve 2.5GbE ports, twelve 1GbE ports, 400W total PoE availability, and dual 10G SFP+ uplinks. It suits professional networks needing centralized UniFi management, high-speed access points, IP cameras, VoIP devices, and rack-mounted deployment. ★ Ideal forIt suits professional network installations with 24 PoE+ ports delivering up to 30W each, 400W total PoE availability, Layer 3 features, centralized UniFi management, and two 10G SFP+ uplinks.
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Zyxel XMG1930-30HP
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£740.94 ≈ | 30 total, 28 PoE | 60 W | IEEE 802.3at PoE+, IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ | 4 x 10GbE RJ-45, 2 x 10G SFP+ | Web interface, Nebula Control Center, Telnet, SNMP | ✓ |
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The Zyxel XMG1930-30HP is a 30-port smart-managed multi-gigabit switch with 28 PoE ports, a 700 W power budget, and six 10G uplinks. It suits professional networks supporting high-performance Wi-Fi access points, IoT devices, servers, and demanding business installations. ★ Ideal forIt suits professional network installations with 30 ports, 28 PoE ports, 60 W PoE++ support, six 10G uplinks, web and Nebula management, and scheduled PoE control.
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