Product comparison · 2 network switches

QNAP QSW-M2130-4C2S24T network switch Managed L2 vs QNAP QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3

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  • 15differ
  • 16identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The QNAP QSW-M2130-4C2S24T network switch Managed L2 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 300 Gbit/s more switching capacity than the QNAP QSW-M2130-4C2S24T network switch Managed L2 (540 Gbit/s vs 240 Gbit/s). The QNAP QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3 has 150 Gbit/s more throughput than the QNAP QSW-M2130-4C2S24T network switch Managed L2 (270 Gbit/s vs 120 Gbit/s). Switch layer: L2 on the QNAP QSW-M2130-4C2S24T network switch Managed L2, L3 on the QNAP QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3. Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type: 2.5G Ethernet (100/1000/2500) on the QNAP QSW-M2130-4C2S24T network switch Managed L2, 10G Ethernet (100/1000/10000) on the QNAP QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3.

  • Switch layer
    • QSW-M2130-4C2S24T network switch Managed L2:L2
    • QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3:L3
  • Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity
    • QSW-M2130-4C2S24T network switch Managed L2:24
    • QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3:12
  • Switching capacity
    • QSW-M2130-4C2S24T network switch Managed L2:240 Gbit/s
    • QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3:540 Gbit/s
  • Throughput
    • QSW-M2130-4C2S24T network switch Managed L2:120 Gbit/s
    • QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3:270 Gbit/s
  • Jumbo frames
    • QSW-M2130-4C2S24T network switch Managed L2:12000
    • QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3:9000
  • Number of fans
    • QSW-M2130-4C2S24T network switch Managed L2:1 fan(s)
    • QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3:5 fan(s)
  • Power consumption (max)
    • QSW-M2130-4C2S24T network switch Managed L2:70 W
    • QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3:80 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • QSW-M2130-4C2S24T network switch Managed L2:0 - 50 °C
    • QSW-M5218-6F12T network switch Managed L3:0 - 40 °C

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Comparison of QSW-M2130-4C2S24T, QSW-M5218-6F12T
49 specifications
Management features1 differ
Switch typeManagedManaged
Switch layerDiffersL2L3
Web-based managementYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantityDiffers2412
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports typeDiffers2.5G Ethernet (100/1000/2500)10G Ethernet (100/1000/10000)
Installed SFP modules quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo SFP ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
SFP+ module slots quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portRJ-45RJ-45
Power connectorKnown for oneAC-in jackUnknown — not stated by the source
SFP28 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Network1 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3azIEEE 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 supportYesYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Flow control supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VLAN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Data transmission3 differ
MAC address table32000 entries32000 entries
Switching capacityDiffers240 Gbit/s540 Gbit/s
ThroughputDiffers120 Gbit/s270 Gbit/s
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
Jumbo framesDiffers120009000
Design2 differ
Rack mountingYesYes
Form factor1U1U
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersYesActivity, Link, Power, Status, Speed
DIN rail mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansDiffers1 fan(s)5 fan(s)
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCLASS A
Performanceidentical
Noise levelKnown for one28 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power supply includedYesYes
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power consumption (max)Differs70 W80 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)identical
Power over Ethernet (PoE)NoNo
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers440 mm439 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm190 mm
Height44 mm44 mm
WeightDiffers3.06 kg2.74 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one523 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one328 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one93 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers3.92 kg4.62 kg
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 year(s)
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, VCCI, BSMI, ICES, RCM, UKCA, LVD

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