QNAP QGD-3014-16PT-8G Guardian - Managed switch, Black

The QNAP QGD-3014-16PT-8G Guardian 8GB is a Layer 2 managed switch that integrates networking with local processing. It provides 14 Gigabit RJ-45 ports and two Gigabit SFP/RJ-45 combo ports for local connectivity and uplinks. All 16 access ports support PoE+, and the 32 Gbit/s switching capacity handles high-bandwidth traffic. An Intel Celeron J4125 processor and 8 GB of DDR4 memory allow the switch to run virtualization applications directly on the hardware.

The device features a desktop chassis and includes mounting hardware for standard networking enclosures. Traffic is segmented and prioritised using port-based VLANs and Quality of Service (QoS) controls. Multicast streams are managed via integrated IGMP snooping. Administrators can configure the network via a web-based interface or a command-line interface (CLI). The device uses an internal fan for active cooling and has a maximum power consumption of 250 W under full load.

• Total PoE budget of 140 W, with up to 30 W per port to power connected devices without external injectors.
• Dual 2.5GbE host management ports and three USB 3.2 Gen 1 connections for external storage and high-speed data access.
• MAC address table capacity of 8,000 entries for endpoint tracking across subnets.
• Integrated DHCP server and client functionality to automate IP address allocation for connected hardware.
• Network security features including 256-bit AES encryption, FIPS 140-2 compliance, and SSL/TLS management access.