TP-Link TL-SL1218P 16-Port 10/100Mbps plus 2-Port Gigabit Rackmount Switch with 16-Port PoE plus - TL-SL1218P

Summary

TP-Link TL-SL1218P manages 16 PoE ports with a 150W total power budget. Two Gigabit RJ45 ports and one SFP slot handle high-speed uplinks for this TP-Link 16 port PoE switch. This unmanaged switch uses Extend Mode to push signals up to 250 meters. Newer versions add PoE Auto Recovery to reboot crashed cameras and Intelligent Power Management to prevent overloading.

Key Features

1. 250m Extend Mode: 250m transmission distance via Cat5e or better cabling. Connects distant CCTV cameras without extra repeaters or extenders.
2. Priority Mode: High-priority buffers on ports 1 through 8. Keeps video feeds stable during heavy network congestion.
3. Isolation Mode: One-click hardware separation for downlink ports 1–16. Stops client sniffing and blocks broadcast storms in LANs.
4. PoE Auto Recovery: Automated detection and rebooting of crashed PD devices. Restores frozen cameras without manual site visits.
5. 150W PoE Budget: 802.3af/at standard support with 150W total capacity. Powers multiple high-draw IP cameras from a single rackmount unit.
6. 2-Year Warranty: 24-month technical support and hardware replacement coverage. Protects equipment against internal failure during local load shedding spikes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the transmission distance of TL-SL1218P?

Extend Mode pushes data and power signals up to 250 meters. This setting limits port speeds to 10 Mbps to maintain signal integrity.

Does TL-SL1218P support PoE ?

All 16 RJ45 ports support the 802.3at/af standard for PoE power. Each individual port provides up to 30W within the 150W total budget.