Product comparison · 2 network switches

LevelOne GEU-2432 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4-Mode DIP Button vs QNAP QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3

23specifications compared
13differ
10identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

The LevelOne GEU-2432 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4-Mode DIP Button has 12 more basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity than the QNAP QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3 (24 vs 12). The QNAP QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3 has 24,000 entries more MAC address table than the LevelOne GEU-2432 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4-Mode DIP Button (32000 entries vs 8000 entries). The QNAP QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3 has 492 Gbit/s more switching capacity than the LevelOne GEU-2432 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4-Mode DIP Button (540 Gbit/s vs 48 Gbit/s). Only the QNAP QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3 has 10G support. Switch type: Unmanaged on the LevelOne GEU-2432 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4-Mode DIP Button, Managed on the QNAP QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3.

Switch type
- GEU-2432 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4-Mode DIP Button:Unmanaged
- QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3:Managed
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity
- GEU-2432 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4-Mode DIP Button:24
- QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3:12
10G support
- GEU-2432 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4-Mode DIP Button:No
- QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3:Yes
MAC address table
- GEU-2432 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4-Mode DIP Button:8000 entries
- QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3:32000 entries
Switching capacity
- GEU-2432 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4-Mode DIP Button:48 Gbit/s
- QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3:540 Gbit/s
Product colour
- GEU-2432 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4-Mode DIP Button:Grey
- QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3:Black
Power consumption (max)
- GEU-2432 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4-Mode DIP Button:18 W
- QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3:80 W
Width
- GEU-2432 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4-Mode DIP Button:440 mm
- QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3:439 mm

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Comparison of GEU-2432, QSW-M5218-6F12T
69 specifications	A LevelOne GEU-2432 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4-Mode DIP Button Model GEU-2432 View product	B QNAP QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3 Model QSW-M5218-6F12T View product
Management features1 differ
Switch typeDiffers	Unmanaged	Managed
Switch layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L3
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Web-based managementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantityDiffers	24	12
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports typeDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)	10G Ethernet (100/1000/10000)
Installed SFP modules quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Installed SFP+ modules quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power connectorKnown for one	AC-in jack	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RJ-45
SFP28 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Network2 differ
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
10G supportDiffers	No	Yes
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto-negotiationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Flow control supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VLAN supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Data transmission2 differ
MAC address tableDiffers	8000 entries	32000 entries
Switching capacityDiffers	48 Gbit/s	540 Gbit/s
Forwarding rateKnown for one	35.71 Mpps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packet forwardingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packet buffer memoryKnown for one	4.1 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
ThroughputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	270 Gbit/s
Jumbo frames supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Jumbo framesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9000
Design2 differ
Rack mounting	Yes	Yes
Form factor	1U	1U
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
LED indicatorsDiffers	Power, Link, Activity	Activity, Link, Power, Status, Speed
Reset buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of fansKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 fan(s)
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CLASS A
Performanceidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	0 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
FanlessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power supply included	Yes	Yes
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Input currentKnown for one	0.7 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs	18 W	80 W
Surge protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Surge protection voltageKnown for one	6 kV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)identical
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	No	No
Other featuresidentical
BandwidthKnown for one	48 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateKnown for one	1 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Size (imperial)Known for one	48.3 cm (19")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 year(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 85 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	440 mm	439 mm
DepthDiffers	160 mm	190 mm
Height	44 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	1.33 kg	2.74 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Power	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.62 kg
Sustainabilityidentical
Doesn't containKnown for one	Lead, Mercury, Cadmium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	CE, RoHS, Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC, VCCI, BSMI, ICES, RCM, UKCA, LVD
Logistics dataidentical
Customs product code (TARIC)Known for one	8517620000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source

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