PLANET GS-6311-24HP4X Managed L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch

The Planet GS-6311-24HP4X is a high-performance Layer 3 managed Ethernet switch designed for demanding enterprise networks. It features 8 10/100/1000T ports with 802.3bt PoE++ support delivering up to 90W per port, 16 additional 10/100/1000T ports with 802.3at PoE+, and 4 10G SFP+ slots for ultra-fast uplink connectivity. With a maximum PoE budget of 480W, it efficiently powers multiple devices such as IP cameras and wireless access points.

This switch supports advanced Layer 3 routing protocols including hardware-based RIPv1/v2 and OSPFv2, enabling dynamic routing and network segmentation. It also supports ERPS Ring for network redundancy and rapid recovery. VLAN management is comprehensive, including IEEE 802.1Q tagging, Provider Bridging (Q-in-Q), Private VLAN Edge, and protocol-based VLANs, ensuring flexible and secure traffic segmentation.

Quality of Service (QoS) features such as IEEE 802.1p CoS/ToS and IPv4/IPv6 DSCP ensure prioritized traffic handling. Security is enhanced with IEEE 802.1x port-based authentication, built-in RADIUS client support, IP-based ACLs, and SSH/SSL for secure management. The switch offers Cisco-like CLI and web-based management interfaces, along with SNMPv3 for encrypted remote monitoring.

Additional features include support for jumbo frames up to 12,000 bytes, a large MAC address table of 32,000 entries, port mirroring, link aggregation, and broadcast storm control. The robust hardware design includes dual fans, LED indicators for activity, link, PoE, power, and system status, and operates reliably in temperatures from 0 to 50°C.

Overall, the Planet GS-6311-24HP4X is a versatile and reliable managed switch ideal for enterprise networks requiring high PoE power, advanced Layer 3 routing, and comprehensive security and management capabilities.