Name: TP-Link TL-SG1218P 18-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch - INOSAKI
SKU: TP-Link-TL-SG1218P
Price: 204.73 USD
Availability: InStock

Technical Overview

18-port gigabit unmanaged switch with 16 PoE+ ports, 180W power budget, 8K MAC table, and three hardware-toggled modes (Standard, Surveillance, VLAN).

Key Features

18 Gigabit RJ45 Ports: 16 PoE+ ports and 2 dedicated non-PoE uplink ports provide high-speed wired connections.
180W PoE Power Budget: Delivers up to 30W per port, compatible with IEEE 802.3af/at powered devices.
Three Hardware Working Modes: Easily toggle between Standard, Video Surveillance, and VLAN Isolation modes via physical switch.
Video Surveillance Optimization: Dedicated mode enhances packet prioritization to minimize latency and video stuttering.
VLAN Isolation Mode: One-click isolation of ports 1–16 to prevent broadcast storms and enhance local network security.
Plug and Play: Zero configuration required, supporting auto-MDI/MDIX and auto-negotiation.
Durable Metal Chassis: Compact 294mm steel desktop/rackmount enclosure with active fan cooling for reliable heat dissipation.

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Ports	18× 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Ports
PoE Ports	16 Ports (Ports 1 to 16)
Uplink Ports	2 Ports
PoE Standards	IEEE 802.3at / IEEE 802.3af
PoE Power Budget	180 W (Max 30 W per port)
Maximum Power Consumption	209 W (with 180W PoE device connected)
Switching Capacity	36 Gbps
MAC Address Table	8K
Working Modes	Standard, Video Surveillance, VLAN Isolation
Input Power	100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C
Operating Humidity	10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity	5% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Physical Weight (kg)	1.84
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	18 x 29.4 x 4.4

Industrial Applications

1. Industrial IP Surveillance Network with Video Optimization

Deploying high-definition security camera systems in small-to-medium industrial plants or warehouse facilities. Cameras require high-bandwidth gigabit links and dependable Power over Ethernet (PoE) to operate continuously.

Problem Solved

Standard networks often experience video lag or mosaic artifacts due to high traffic loads. By using the TL-SG1218P in 'Video Surveillance' mode, the switch optimizes cache allocation for ports 1–16, ensuring smooth, real-time video streaming from up to 16 high-definition PoE IP cameras while utilizing a 180W power budget.

IEEE 802.3atPoE+ SwitchVideo Surveillance Mode180W Power BudgetGigabit Uplink

2. Distributed Industrial Wireless Access Point (WAP) Infrastructure

Providing plant-wide Wi-Fi coverage across assembly lines, storage yards, and administrative offices using multiple high-capacity PoE-powered wireless access points.

Problem Solved

Wireless APs can sometimes trigger broadcast storms that degrade overall network performance. Operating the switch in 'VLAN Isolation' mode isolates ports 1–16 from each other while keeping them connected to the uplinks. This effectively contains broadcast traffic, stabilizes the network, and safeguards industrial automation control data.

VLAN Isolation ModeIEEE 802.3af/atWireless AP DeploymentBroadcast Storm SuppressionUnmanaged Gigabit Switch

3. VoIP Communication Network for Factory Floor and Offices

Setting up a unified voice-over-IP (VoIP) network connecting manufacturing workstations, control rooms, and office areas using PoE-powered IP phones.

Problem Solved

Powering numerous IP phones traditionally requires extensive electrical cabling and individual power adapters, introducing failure points. The TL-SG1218P's 16 PoE+ ports provide simultaneous data and power over a single Ethernet cable. Its intelligent PoE port priority mechanism ensures critical communication lines remain powered and high-priority traffic is maintained even under heavy loads.

VoIP IntegrationPoE Port PriorityGigabit EthernetIEEE 802.3x Flow ControlInternal Power Supply