How many devices can the 150 W budget power?

It depends on draw. A typical Wi-Fi access point uses 10 to 15 W and a PoE camera 5 to 12 W, so plan for roughly ten to fifteen devices before the budget is used up.

Do I need an Omada controller to use it?

No. It works as a standalone managed switch. The controller or cloud account is what unlocks zero-touch provisioning and centralized management with other Omada devices.

Are the SFP slots 10G?

No. Both SFP slots are gigabit, matching the copper ports.

Does it support VLANs and link aggregation?

Yes. It offers 802.1Q VLANs, link aggregation and the usual Layer 2 switching features, plus static routing at Layer 3.

Is it rack-mountable?

Yes. It is a 1U rack-mount unit about 1.7 inches tall.

Can it power non-PoE devices?

Yes. The PoE+ ports are standard gigabit Ethernet and work with any device; they only deliver power to 802.3af/at devices that request it.

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TP-LINK SG2218P Omada 18-Port Gigabit Smart Switch with 16-Port PoE+

Q: Where is the TP-LINK SG2218P Omada 18-Port Gigabit Smart Switch with 16-Port PoE+ cheapest?

At Amazon, for $256.95, as of our latest check.

Q: Where can I buy the TP-LINK SG2218P Omada 18-Port Gigabit Smart Switch with 16-Port PoE+?

16 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Amazon, Dedicated Presentation Solutions, Lenovo, Nelly's Security.

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What reviewers say

Owners of the SG2218P generally report it works as advertised inside Omada, with easy adoption and stable PoE delivery. Complaints center on the limited power budget and the reliance on the controller for advanced features.

What people mention

PoE budgetMixedOwners say 150 W is enough for a handful of APs or cameras but tight for a full rack of PoE+ devices.
Omada managementPraisedUsers like zero-touch adoption and managing the switch from the cloud or app with the rest of their Omada gear.
SetupPraisedReviewers describe adoption and VLAN setup as quick once the controller is in place.
UplinksCriticisedSome wish the SFP slots were 10G for faster backbone links.
BuildPraisedThe metal rack-mount chassis is described as sturdy and easy to install.
Controller relianceMixedA few note that advanced features are awkward without the Omada controller.

About the TP-LINK SG2218P Omada 18-Port Gigabit Smart Switch with 16-Port PoE+

The TP-Link SG2218P is an Omada Gigabit smart switch with 18 ports. It has 16 Gigabit PoE+ ports and 2 Gigabit SFP slots. The PoE+ ports comply with 802.3at/af and share a total PoE power budget of 150 W.

It integrates into Omada SDN, with Zero-Touch Provisioning, centralized cloud management and intelligent monitoring. It can be managed through cloud access and the Omada app. Static routing helps route internal traffic.

Security features include IP-MAC-Port Binding, ACL, Port Security, DoS Defend, Storm control, DHCP Snooping, 802.1X and Radius Authentication. L2/L3/L4 QoS and IGMP snooping help optimize voice and video applications. IPv6 support includes a dual IPv4/IPv6 stack, MLD snooping and IPv6 neighbor discovery.

Ports

16 x Gigabit PoE+ ports, 2 x Gigabit SFP slots

PoE standard

PoE+ (802.3at/af)

PoE budget

150 W total

Ethernet type

Gigabit Ethernet

Height

1.7 in

Management

Omada SDN, cloud access, Omada app, Zero-Touch Provisioning