🔌 Connectivity

• 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports 10/100/1000BASE-TX RJ45
• 4 SFP ports for fiber optic connections
• Auto-negotiation and Auto-MDI/MDIX on all ports
• IEEE 802.3x Flow Control

🚀 Performance

• Switching matrix: 56 Gbps
• Transfer rate: 41.7 Mpps (64-byte packets)
• MAC address table: 16,000 entries
• Buffer memory: 6 MB per device
• Jumbo frames: up to 13,000 bytes

🛡️ Advanced Network Features

• VLAN: 802.1Q Tagged VLAN (up to 256 groups, 4094 VIDs)
• QoS: Quality of Service with priority management
• IGMP Snooping: v1/v2 with v3 support
• Spanning Tree: STP, RSTP, MSTP
• Link aggregation: LACP (802.3ad)
• Port Mirroring: Network Traffic Monitoring
• Auto Voice VLAN: Automatic VoIP Prioritization
• Auto VLAN Surveillance: Video Surveillance Segmentation
• LLDP/LLDP-MED: Topology Discovery

🔒 Security

• Access control: 802.1X, ACL (Access Control Lists)
• Port security: Limitation by MAC address
• Smart Binding: ARP and IP Packet Inspection
• DHCP Snooping: Protection against malicious DHCP servers
• Loop detection: Network loop prevention
• SNMP v1/v2c/v3: Secure Management

🖥️ Management and Configuration

• Web GUI interface: Intuitive configuration via browser
• SmartConsole Utility: Windows Management Utility
• CLI: Command-line interface via Telnet
• D-View 7: Compatible with the D-Link management system
• D-Link Network Assistant: Discovery and configuration
• SNTP: Time Synchronization
• RMON v1: Advanced Network Monitoring

🌿 Energy Efficiency - D-Link Green 3.0

• Automatic standby: Ports without connection
• Cable length detection: Power consumption adjustment
• LED off: Programmable energy saving
• Port standby mode and system hibernation
• Power consumption: 3.6W (standby) / 17.6W (maximum)
• Heat dissipation: 60 BTU/h

📐 Physical Characteristics

• Dimensions: 441 x 209.9 x 44 mm (L x D x H)
• Weight: 1.79 kg
• Format: 19-inch standard rack, 1U height
• Ventilation: Fanless (no fan - silent)
• Power supply: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (internal universal)
• Operating temperature: -5°C to 50°C
• Relative humidity: 0% to 95% (non-condensing)
• LED indicators: Power, Link/Activity/Speed ​​per port

🔍 What is the difference between a smart manageable switch and an unmanaged switch?

A smart managed switch like the DGS-1210-24 allows you to configure advanced features via a web interface or CLI: VLAN creation to segment your network, traffic prioritization with QoS to optimize VoIP and video performance, IGMP snooping for multicast, port security, link aggregation, and much more. An unmanaged switch is a basic plug-and-play switch with no configuration options, suitable only for small home networks without specific requirements.

🌐 Can I use this D-Link switch for my VoIP and IP video surveillance network?

Absolutely! The DGS-1210-24 is perfectly suited for VoIP and video surveillance networks thanks to its Auto Voice VLAN and Auto Surveillance VLAN features, which automatically detect and segment voice and video traffic. Quality of Service (QoS) ensures optimal prioritization of real-time traffic, preventing latency and packet loss. IGMP Snooping optimizes multicast streams for IP cameras, while the four SFP ports enable long-distance fiber connections to your remote equipment.

⚡ Is this D-Link switch noisy? Can I install it in an office?

No, the DGS-1210-24 is completely silent because it uses a fanless design. Thanks to its passive heat dissipation and low power consumption (17.6W maximum), no active cooling system is required. This makes it ideal for installation in an office, meeting room, or enclosed network cabinet without worrying about noise. D-Link Green technology also helps limit heat output by adjusting power consumption based on actual port usage.

🔧 How do I configure this network switch? Is it complicated for a beginner?

The DGS-1210-24 offers several configuration methods to suit all skill levels. The web GUI is particularly intuitive and accessible via any browser, making it perfect for beginners. For more advanced users, the Telnet CLI and SmartConsole utility provide complete control. D-Link also provides D-Link Network Assistant for automatic discovery and simplified configuration. In plug-and-play mode, the switch works immediately without configuration for basic use. Please note: we do not provide post-sales technical support.

💰 Why choose a used D-Link switch rather than a new one?

Choosing a used D-Link DGS-1210-24 switch offers excellent value for money for small and medium-sized businesses and professionals. You get the same professional performance and features as a new model (VLAN, QoS, IGMP, advanced security) at a very competitive price. D-Link professional networking equipment is built to last for years with proven reliability. Our product is tested, verified, and comes with a 30-day warranty. It's also an environmentally friendly and responsible choice that extends the lifespan of fully functional equipment, reducing your environmental footprint.

🔌 What are the advantages of the 4 SFP ports on this gigabit switch?

The four SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) ports enable fiber optic connections to extend your network over long distances (up to several kilometers depending on the SFP modules used), ideal for connecting remote buildings or different floors. Fiber optics offers complete immunity to electromagnetic interference, enhanced security against eavesdropping, and stable gigabit speeds without degradation. You can use single-mode (long distance) or multi-mode (short distance) SFP modules as needed, providing complete flexibility for your backbone or uplink network infrastructure.

🌍 Is this D-Link switch compatible with IPv6 networks and current standards?

Yes, the DGS-1210-24 is fully IPv4 and IPv6 compatible, ensuring the future-proofing of your investment in the face of the gradual transition to IPv6. It supports standard protocols such as IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN), 802.1p (priority), 802.3x (flow control), 802.3ad (LACP aggregation), 802.1X (authentication), ICMPv6, and many other current standards. LLDP and LLDP-MED support guarantees interoperability with all modern network equipment. CE, cUL, and LVD certifications attest to its compliance with international quality and electrical safety standards.

🔒 What are the network security features of this managed switch?

The DGS-1210-24 incorporates enterprise-grade network security: 802.1X access control for centralized authentication, Access Control Lists (ACLs) to filter traffic by IP address/MAC address/port, port security limiting allowed MAC addresses, DHCP Snooping to protect against malicious DHCP servers, Smart Binding with ARP and IP inspection to prevent spoofing, automatic loopback detection, SNMP v3 with encryption for secure administration, SSL/SSH for encrypted web and CLI access, and Storm Control to limit broadcast/multicast traffic. These features effectively protect your infrastructure against internal and external threats.