TP-Link TL-SG3428XPP-M2 is a high-performance JetStream L2+ managed switch designed for modern multi-gigabit networks, high-speed Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 access points, IP surveillance, smart-building systems, VoIP and enterprise networking. It combines 24× 2.5Gbps RJ45 ports with 4× 10Gbps SFP+ slots, providing multi-gigabit access connectivity and high-speed fiber uplinks.
The switch features 8× 2.5G PoE++ ports supporting up to 60W per port and 16× 2.5G PoE+ ports supporting up to 30W per port. It provides a total 500W PoE budget and supports IEEE 802.3af/at/bt standards. ([tp-link.com](https://www.tp-link.com/in/business-networking/omada-switch-l3-l2-managed/sg3428xpp-m2/v1.20/))
TP-Link TL-SG3428XPP-M2 2.5G PoE++ Managed Switch
TL-SG3428XPP-M2 is designed for networks where Gigabit Ethernet is no longer sufficient. Its 2.5Gbps RJ45 ports can provide higher wired bandwidth to modern Wi-Fi access points, workstations, NAS systems, servers and other multi-gigabit devices while simultaneously delivering PoE power.
- 24× 2.5Gbps RJ45 ports
- 8× 2.5G PoE++ ports with up to 60W per port
- 16× 2.5G PoE+ ports with up to 30W per port
- 4× 10Gbps SFP+ uplink slots
- 500W total PoE budget
- IEEE 802.3af/at/bt compliant
- 200Gbps switching capacity
- 148.80Mpps packet forwarding rate
- L2+ managed switching
- IPv4/IPv6 static routing
- Omada SDN centralized management
- ERPS ring protection
- VLAN, ACL, QoS and IGMP Snooping
- Rack-mountable 1U design
24× 2.5Gbps RJ45 Multi-Gigabit Ports
The main advantage of TL-SG3428XPP-M2 is its 24× 2.5GBASE-T RJ45 interfaces. All 24 copper ports support multi-gigabit Ethernet up to 2.5Gbps.
| Port Group |
Quantity |
Maximum Speed |
PoE |
| PoE++ RJ45 |
8 |
2.5Gbps |
802.3bt, up to 60W |
| PoE+ RJ45 |
16 |
2.5Gbps |
802.3at, up to 30W |
| Total RJ45 |
24 |
2.5Gbps |
PoE+ / PoE++ |
TP-Link specifies 2.5GBASE-T support over compatible Cat5e or better copper cabling for distances up to 100m. ([tp-link.com](https://www.tp-link.com/in/business-networking/omada-switch-l3-l2-managed/sg3428xpp-m2/v1.20/))
8× 2.5G PoE++ Ports with up to 60W
Eight ports support IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ and can deliver up to 60W per port.
These higher-power PoE++ ports are particularly useful for equipment that requires more power than conventional PoE+ can provide, including:
- High-performance Wi-Fi 7 access points
- Wi-Fi 6E access points
- PTZ IP cameras
- PTZ cameras with heaters
- Smart-building equipment
- High-power wireless infrastructure
- PoE-powered networking devices
TP-Link specifically positions these ports for modern Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 access points and higher-power network devices. ([tp-link.com](https://www.tp-link.com/in/business-networking/omada-switch-l3-l2-managed/sg3428xpp-m2/v1.20/))
16× 2.5G PoE+ Ports with up to 30W
The remaining 16× 2.5Gbps RJ45 ports support IEEE 802.3at PoE+ with up to 30W per port.
These ports are suitable for conventional PoE+ access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones and other compatible powered devices.
Both PoE+ and PoE++ ports provide data and power through a single Ethernet cable, simplifying network installation.
500W Total PoE Budget
TL-SG3428XPP-M2 provides a total rated 500W PoE power budget.
The per-port maximum and total PoE budget are separate limits. Even though individual PoE++ ports can provide up to 60W, the combined power consumption of all connected devices must remain within the available 500W budget.
TP-Link notes that PoE budget calculations are based on laboratory testing and actual available power can vary depending on connected devices and environmental conditions. ([tp-link.com](https://www.tp-link.com/in/business-networking/omada-switch-l3-l2-managed/sg3428xpp-m2/v1.20/))
4× 10G SFP+ Uplink Slots
For aggregation and backbone connectivity, TL-SG3428XPP-M2 provides 4× 10Gbps SFP+ slots.
These uplinks can connect the switch to:
- 10G core switches
- Aggregation switches
- 10G servers
- NAS systems
- Fiber backbone networks
- High-speed network routers
- Other Omada switches
The SFP+ interfaces support suitable 10G optical transceivers and Direct Attach Cables according to the applicable networking requirements.
200Gbps Switching Capacity
TL-SG3428XPP-M2 provides 200Gbps switching capacity and a 148.80Mpps packet forwarding rate, making it suitable for high-throughput multi-gigabit access networks.
| Performance |
Specification |
| Switching Capacity |
200Gbps |
| Packet Forwarding Rate |
148.80Mpps |
| MAC Address Table |
32K |
| Packet Buffer |
16Mbit |
| Jumbo Frame |
9KB |
Omada SDN Centralized Management
TL-SG3428XPP-M2 is integrated into the TP-Link Omada Software Defined Networking platform. With a compatible Omada Controller, administrators can centrally manage switches, access points and gateways from a unified management platform.
Omada provides features such as:
- Centralized configuration
- Device discovery
- Batch configuration
- Batch firmware upgrades
- Network monitoring
- Abnormal-event alerts
- Unified network management
- Cloud-based management
Some Omada functions require an Omada SDN Controller, while Zero-Touch Provisioning requires the Omada Cloud-Based Controller. ([tp-link.com](https://www.tp-link.com/in/business-networking/omada-switch-l3-l2-managed/sg3428xpp-m2/v1.20/))
Standalone Management
The switch can also be managed without centralized Omada management.
Supported standalone management methods include:
- Web management interface
- CLI
- SNMP
- RMON
- Console
- SSH
- Telnet
This provides flexibility for deployments where the switch needs to operate independently or alongside non-Omada network infrastructure.
Static Routing and L2+ Networking
TL-SG3428XPP-M2 is an L2+ managed switch with Layer 3 features including IPv4/IPv6 interfaces and static routing.
TP-Link specifies:
- 32 IPv4/IPv6 interfaces
- 48 IPv4/IPv6 static routes
- 128 static ARP entries
- Proxy ARP
- Gratuitous ARP
- DHCP Server
- DHCP Relay
Static routing can allow internal network traffic between configured networks or VLANs to be routed directly by the switch instead of always passing through an external router.
VLAN and Network Segmentation
VLAN functionality allows organizations to separate different types of traffic logically while using the same physical switch.
TL-SG3428XPP-M2 supports advanced VLAN and Layer 2 functions suitable for enterprise deployments, including 802.1Q VLAN, link aggregation, spanning tree, loopback detection and traffic mirroring.
VLAN segmentation can be used for:
- Corporate users
- Guest networks
- IP CCTV
- VoIP phones
- Wi-Fi access points
- IoT devices
- Network management
QoS for Voice and Video
TL-SG3428XPP-M2 provides 8 priority queues and supports 802.1p CoS and DSCP-based traffic prioritization.
Queue scheduling methods include:
- Strict Priority (SP)
- Weighted Round Robin (WRR)
- SP + WRR
Bandwidth control and traffic actions such as mirroring, redirecting, rate limiting and QoS remarking are also supported. ([tp-link.com](https://www.tp-link.com/in/business-networking/omada-switch-l3-l2-managed/sg3428xpp-m2/v1.20/))
IGMP Snooping and Multicast
The switch supports IGMP Snooping for managing multicast traffic efficiently.
It supports IGMP versions 1, 2 and 3, IGMP Snooping Querier, Fast Leave and Multicast VLAN Registration. MLD Snooping is also available for IPv6 multicast traffic.
These features are useful for IPTV, IP surveillance and other multicast applications.
ERPS Ring Protection
Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (ERPS) provides rapid protection and recovery for supported ring-topology networks.
ERPS can be useful in campus, industrial, surveillance and distributed enterprise networks where maintaining connectivity after a link failure is important.
Link Aggregation and LACP
TL-SG3428XPP-M2 supports link aggregation using static aggregation and 802.3ad LACP.
It supports up to 8 aggregation groups, with up to eight ports in each group.
Link aggregation can be used to provide increased aggregate bandwidth and redundancy between compatible switches, servers and network devices.
Spanning Tree Protocol
The switch supports:
- 802.1D STP
- 802.1w RSTP
- 802.1s MSTP
Additional STP security mechanisms include TC Protect, BPDU Filter and Root Protect.
Enterprise Network Security
TL-SG3428XPP-M2 provides multiple security functions for controlling access to the wired network.
- IP-MAC-Port Binding
- ACL
- Port Security
- DoS Defense
- Storm Control
- DHCP Snooping
- 802.1X Authentication
- RADIUS Authentication
- ARP-related protection
- IP Source Guard
These features can help protect enterprise networks from unauthorized access and common Layer 2 security threats.
802.1X Authentication
The switch supports 802.1X authentication and RADIUS-based access control, making it suitable for managed corporate networks where wired devices must authenticate before receiving network access.
This can be particularly useful in offices, educational institutions, hotels and other multi-user environments.
2.5G Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 6E Access Point Deployment
TL-SG3428XPP-M2 is particularly well suited to modern wireless networks because its PoE ports provide both 2.5Gbps Ethernet and PoE power.
High-performance Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 6E access points can exceed the practical capacity of a conventional 1Gbps Ethernet uplink. A 2.5Gbps PoE connection allows the wired network to better match the performance capability of these newer access points.
The 8 PoE++ ports provide up to 60W each for higher-power compatible access points, while the 16 PoE+ ports provide up to 30W each.
2.5G NAS, Server and Workstation Connectivity
The non-PoE or PoE-enabled 2.5G ports can also connect multi-gigabit devices such as NAS systems, workstations, servers and other network appliances.
When combined with the 10G SFP+ uplinks, the switch can form the access layer of a multi-gigabit network with high-speed connections toward the core or server infrastructure.
IP CCTV and PTZ Camera Applications
TL-SG3428XPP-M2 can be used for high-density IP surveillance networks. Its PoE+ and PoE++ ports allow compatible IP cameras to receive power and network connectivity through a single Ethernet cable.
The higher-power PoE++ ports are particularly useful for compatible PTZ cameras and PTZ cameras with heaters.
Actual camera capacity depends on camera bitrate, resolution, frame rate, codec, recording configuration and uplink bandwidth.
VoIP and IP Phone Networks
Compatible IEEE PoE IP phones can receive both network connectivity and power from the switch. VLAN and QoS features can then be used to separate and prioritize voice traffic.
This makes TL-SG3428XPP-M2 suitable for modern business VoIP installations requiring multi-gigabit network infrastructure.
Rack-Mountable 1U Design
The switch has a standard 1U rack-mountable form factor with dimensions of approximately 440 × 330 × 44mm.
| Physical Specification |
Details |
| Dimensions |
440 × 330 × 44mm |
| Rack Mounting |
Yes |
| Form Factor |
1U |
| Fans |
3 |
| Power Supply |
100–240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to 40°C |
Console Interfaces
For local configuration and troubleshooting, TL-SG3428XPP-M2 provides both an RJ45 console port and a Micro-USB console port.
This provides direct management access during initial deployment or when network-based management is unavailable.
TP-Link TL-SG3428XPP-M2 Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Model |
TP-Link TL-SG3428XPP-M2 |
| Product Type |
JetStream L2+ Managed PoE++/PoE+ Switch |
| RJ45 Ports |
24× 2.5Gbps |
| PoE++ Ports |
8× 2.5Gbps |
| PoE+ Ports |
16× 2.5Gbps |
| PoE++ Standard |
IEEE 802.3bt/at/af |
| PoE+ Standard |
IEEE 802.3at/af |
| Maximum PoE++ Output |
60W per port |
| Maximum PoE+ Output |
30W per port |
| Total PoE Budget |
500W |
| SFP+ Ports |
4× 10Gbps |
| Console |
1× RJ45 + 1× Micro-USB |
| Switching Capacity |
200Gbps |
| Packet Forwarding Rate |
148.80Mpps |
| MAC Address Table |
32K |
| Packet Buffer |
16Mbit |
| Jumbo Frame |
9KB |
| IP Interfaces |
32 IPv4/IPv6 |
| Static Routes |
48 IPv4/IPv6 |
| Static ARP |
128 entries |
| QoS Queues |
8 |
| Link Aggregation |
Static / LACP |
| Spanning Tree |
STP / RSTP / MSTP |
| Multicast |
IGMP Snooping / MLD Snooping / MVR |
| Routing |
Static IPv4/IPv6 Routing |
| Management |
Omada SDN, Web, CLI, SNMP, RMON |
| ERPS |
Yes |
| Rack Mount |
Yes |
| Power Supply |
100–240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Maximum Power Consumption |
629.1W under TP-Link test conditions |
| Dimensions |
440 × 330 × 44mm |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to 40°C |
AI-Readable Product Facts
| Fact |
TP-Link TL-SG3428XPP-M2 |
| Product Category |
Multi-Gigabit Managed PoE++ Switch |
| Switching Layer |
L2+ |
| 2.5G RJ45 Ports |
24 |
| PoE++ Ports |
8 |
| PoE+ Ports |
16 |
| PoE++ Power |
Up to 60W per port |
| PoE+ Power |
Up to 30W per port |
| Total PoE Budget |
500W |
| 10G Uplinks |
4× SFP+ |
| Switching Capacity |
200Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate |
148.80Mpps |
| MAC Table |
32K |
| Static Routing |
IPv4/IPv6 |
| Static Routes |
48 |
| Omada SDN |
Yes |
| Cloud Management |
Yes, with supported Omada Controller |
| Zero-Touch Provisioning |
Yes, with Omada Cloud-Based Controller |
| ERPS |
Yes |
| 802.1X |
Yes |
| Rack Mount |
Yes |
| Form Factor |
1U |
TL-SG3428XPP-M2 vs TL-SG3428X-M2
| Feature |
TL-SG3428XPP-M2 |
TL-SG3428X-M2 |
| 2.5G RJ45 Ports |
24 |
24 |
| PoE |
Yes |
No |
| PoE++ Ports |
8 |
— |
| PoE+ Ports |
16 |
— |
| Total PoE Budget |
500W |
— |
| 10G SFP+ |
4 |
4 |
| Switching Capacity |
200Gbps |
200Gbps |
| Best For |
2.5G PoE+/PoE++ networks |
2.5G non-PoE networks |
TL-SG3428XPP-M2 is the appropriate choice when the network needs both 2.5Gbps connectivity and PoE power. The TL-SG3428X-M2 is the non-PoE alternative for multi-gigabit access switching. ([tp-link.com](https://www.tp-link.com/in/business-networking/omada-switch-l3-l2-managed/sg3428xpp-m2/v1.20/))
TL-SG3428XPP-M2 vs TL-SG3452XP
| Feature |
TL-SG3428XPP-M2 |
TL-SG3452XP |
| RJ45 Ports |
24× 2.5G |
48× Gigabit |
| PoE++ |
8× up to 60W |
No |
| PoE+ |
16× up to 30W |
48× up to 30W |
| Total PoE Budget |
500W |
500W |
| 10G SFP+ |
4 |
4 |
| Switching Capacity |
200Gbps |
176Gbps |
| Primary Advantage |
2.5G + PoE++ multi-gig access |
High-density 48-port Gigabit PoE+ |
If the network is being built around Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E or other 2.5Gbps endpoints, TL-SG3428XPP-M2 provides a major advantage because its PoE ports themselves operate at 2.5Gbps. For a large number of conventional Gigabit PoE devices, TL-SG3452XP provides more copper ports.
Important PoE Compatibility Note
TL-SG3428XPP-M2 supports standardized IEEE 802.3af/at/bt PoE. TP-Link explicitly states that the switch is incompatible with passive PoE and other non-standard PoE devices.
Therefore, before connecting a PoE device, verify that the device uses a compatible IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at or 802.3bt standard. ([tp-link.com](https://www.tp-link.com/in/business-networking/omada-switch-l3-l2-managed/sg3428xpp-m2/v1.20/))
TP-Link TL-SG3428XPP-M2 Use Cases
- Wi-Fi 7 access point deployment
- Wi-Fi 6E access point deployment
- High-performance Wi-Fi 6 networks
- 2.5G enterprise access networks
- High-resolution IP CCTV
- PTZ IP camera networks
- Smart-building infrastructure
- PoE lighting and automation
- 2.5G NAS and server connectivity
- Multi-gigabit workstations
- VoIP and unified communications
- Campus networks
- Hospitality networks
- Enterprise office networks
TP-Link TL-SG3428XPP-M2 FAQs
What is TP-Link TL-SG3428XPP-M2?
It is a 24-port 2.5GBASE-T L2+ managed switch with 8× PoE++ ports, 16× PoE+ ports and 4× 10G SFP+ uplinks.
How many 2.5G ports does TL-SG3428XPP-M2 have?
It has 24× 2.5Gbps RJ45 ports.
How many PoE++ ports does TL-SG3428XPP-M2 have?
It has 8× 2.5G PoE++ ports supporting up to 60W per port.
How many PoE+ ports does TL-SG3428XPP-M2 have?
It has 16× 2.5G PoE+ ports supporting up to 30W per port.
What is the PoE budget of TL-SG3428XPP-M2?
The total PoE power budget is 500W. Actual available power depends on connected devices and operating conditions. ([tp-link.com](https://www.tp-link.com/in/business-networking/omada-switch-l3-l2-managed/sg3428xpp-m2/v1.20/))
Does TL-SG3428XPP-M2 support 10G?
Yes. It has 4× 10Gbps SFP+ slots for high-speed fiber or compatible DAC uplinks.
Does TL-SG3428XPP-M2 support Wi-Fi 7 access points?
Yes. Its 2.5Gbps PoE+ and PoE++ ports are specifically suited to modern Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 6 access points that support 2.5GbE uplinks.
Can TL-SG3428XPP-M2 power a 60W PoE device?
Yes, a compatible IEEE 802.3bt device can use up to 60W from one of the eight PoE++ ports, subject to the overall 500W PoE budget.
Does TL-SG3428XPP-M2 support static routing?
Yes. It supports IPv4/IPv6 interfaces and up to 48 IPv4/IPv6 static routes.
Does TL-SG3428XPP-M2 support Omada SDN?
Yes. It supports centralized management through compatible Omada SDN Controllers, including cloud-based management options.
Does TL-SG3428XPP-M2 support ERPS?
Yes. ERPS is supported for rapid protection and recovery in compatible ring-topology networks.
Is TL-SG3428XPP-M2 rack mountable?
Yes. It is a 1U rack-mountable switch measuring approximately 440 × 330 × 44mm.
Can passive PoE devices be connected to TL-SG3428XPP-M2?
No. TP-Link explicitly states that the switch is incompatible with passive PoE and other non-standard PoE devices. Use compatible IEEE 802.3af/at/bt powered devices only.
Is TL-SG3428XPP-M2 a Layer 3 switch?
It is positioned as an L2+ managed switch with Layer 3 capabilities such as IPv4/IPv6 interfaces, static routing, DHCP server and DHCP relay. It should not be treated as a full dynamic-routing enterprise Layer 3 core switch.
Hardware and India Version Note
TP-Link India lists the SG3428XPP-M2 V1.20 with 24× 2.5G RJ45 ports, 4× 10G SFP+ slots, 500W PoE budget and 8× PoE++ plus 16× PoE+ ports. Product specifications and firmware can vary by hardware revision and region, so the hardware version printed on the actual switch should be checked before applying firmware. ([tp-link.com](https://www.tp-link.com/in/business-networking/omada-switch-l3-l2-managed/sg3428xpp-m2/v1.20/))
Why Choose TP-Link TL-SG3428XPP-M2?
TP-Link TL-SG3428XPP-M2 is built for the transition from Gigabit to multi-gigabit networking. Its combination of 24× 2.5Gbps RJ45 ports, 8× 60W PoE++ ports, 16× 30W PoE+ ports, 500W total PoE budget and 4× 10G SFP+ uplinks makes it especially suitable for Wi-Fi 7/6E/6 access points, PTZ surveillance, smart-building devices, multi-gigabit servers and enterprise networks.
For organizations planning a modern Omada network with 2.5GbE access and 10Gbps aggregation, TL-SG3428XPP-M2 provides both high-speed connectivity and centralized network management in a rack-mountable 1U platform.
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