Overview:
The QSW-M5218-6F12T features twelve 10GbE RJ45 and six 25GbE SFP28 high-speed network ports, delivering Layer 3 advanced routing, MC-LAG high availability, and IEEE 1588v2 PTP support. Whether upgrading enterprise core networks, performing high-resolution video editing, or implementing broadcast-grade time synchronization, it helps you build a stable, efficient, and seamlessly upgradable IT infrastructure.
25GbE and 10GbE Hybrid Design
Twelve 10GbE RJ45 ports to connect NAS, servers, and workstations, plus six 25GbE SFP28 ports for high-speed uplinks to core switches or storage networks.
PTP (Precision Time Protocol) Support
Supports PTP for high-precision time synchronization, ensuring frame-accurate playback across video walls and multi-display AV systems.
L3 Lite
Provides IP settings (IPv4, IPv6, DNS), static routing, DHCP server, SNTP and advanced VLAN settings to deploy and manage high-performance and secure enterprise network infrastructure.
Continuous Enterprise networks
Adopts MC-LAG, (Multi-chassis link aggregation group) to offer High Availability and redundancy to guarantee uninterrupted network switching.
Secure network management
Supports ACL, Qfinder Pro login, and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) management to ensure secure connections between the switch and network devices and enable central management and maintenance.
Cloud-centralized control for hassle-free management
No additional hardware or software is required. Use the AMIZcloud management platform to monitor multiple switches across various locations, enabling remote IT troubleshooting and reducing operational costs.
Features:
A Highly Cost-Effective L3 Switch to Easily Resolve Enterprise Network Bottlenecks
As enterprise virtualization deployments and high-resolution video data volumes surge, traditional core networks often face bandwidth bottlenecks. However, comprehensively upgrading backbone equipment usually comes with prohibitive IT costs. The QSW-M5218-6F12T is purpose-built to solve this pain point, perfectly combining the widespread accessibility of 10GbE RJ45 with the massive bandwidth of 25GbE SFP28. It allows enterprises to easily break through transmission limits on a limited budget, building a next-generation, high-performance IT infrastructure.
10GbE & 25GbE Hybrid Configuration for Flexible, High-Performance Network Topologies
The QSW-M5218-6F12T provides up to twelve 10GbE RJ45 ports that are fully compatible with existing Cat 6a cabling, ideal for high-density connections to high-speed NAS, virtualization servers, or video workstations. Meanwhile, the six built-in 25GbE SFP28 ports serve as a high-bandwidth backbone, linking upward to enterprise core switches. This enables congestion-free data aggregation and high-speed uplinks, creating a perfectly scalable network topology for enterprises.
Hardware-Level PTP for Professional A/V Synchronization
In video wall and AVoIP live streaming environments, clock inconsistencies between media servers, NAS, and display endpoints can cause multi-screen misalignment. The QSW-M5218-6F12T supports IEEE 1588v2 PTP, delivering sub-microsecond time synchronization at the hardware level to keep media servers, NAS, and video wall displays perfectly in sync across the network — building a precise and reliable backbone for AVoIP media delivery.
Advanced Layer 3 Routing for Enhanced Network Efficiency and Security
The QSW-M5218-6F12T features powerful built-in L3 network management capabilities, helping enterprises easily plan cross-subnet data transmission paths and significantly alleviating the burden on core routers:
IP Settings (IPv4, IPv6, DNS)
Supports IPv4 and IPv6 dual-stack configuration along with DNS server setup, assisting enterprises in smoothly transitioning to next-generation network architectures.
Static Routing
Allows administrators to manually configure fixed transmission paths. Ideal for fixed-topology environments, effectively saving network bandwidth and CPU resources.
DHCP Server & SNTP
Built-in DHCP server automatically assigns IP addresses, while SNTP protocol support ensures accurate time synchronization across all internal network devices.
Advanced VLAN Features
Supports direct data transmission between multiple Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), eliminating the need for traffic to route through upper-level devices and enhancing internal network efficiency.
Enterprise IP routing, network high availability and high-performance demands
IP routing
Forwards packets through IP addresses to enable communication between devices in different network segments, or efficiently connect between different segments and subnets to achieve more complicated network segments based on functions.
MC-LAG network redundancy
Combines multiple connections between switches into a single, logical link. This logical link provides high availability and redundancy for client devices as it can continue to function even if one or more of the physical links fail. When used together with NAS High Availability (HA), it ensures high availability at both the storage and network layers, delivering comprehensive dual-layer protection.
LACP
Link Aggregation Control Protocol combines multiple network connections to increase throughput and protect against connection failure.
Next-Level Security with ADRA NDR X
Instantly build an enterprise-grade Network Detection and Response (NDR) center. The ADRA NDR X software proactively detects and automatically isolates targeted ransomware and malicious internal traffic. It effectively blocks threats before they spread, all while ensuring your high-speed network performance remains completely unaffected.
Easy Deployment of Airgap+ Isolated Backup
Protect your enterprise data with QNAP’s Airgap+ isolated backup solution. Combining a QNAP NAS with select switch models enables seamless offline backup, reducing the exposure of your backup environment to cyberattacks and effectively shielding backup data from breaches and exfiltration.
QSS Pro: Powerful and Smart
QNAP Switch System Pro (QSS Pro) features an easy-to-use Web GUI for easier Layer 3 Lite and Layer 2 management and value-added functions.
Overview Dashboard
View real-time system information, port connection status, and port traffic.
MC-LAG network redundancy
Create a redundant link between two peers QSW-M5218-6F12T to achieve high availability.
IPv4/IPv6 static routing
Besides widely supporting existing IPv4 network devices, QSW-M5218-6F12T also supports IPv6 of expanded addressing capability for deploying more network devices in the future.
DHCP server
Auto-dispatch dynamic IP addresses to LAN clients.
Uncompromising AV-over-IP experience
The AV-over-IP Wizard guides you through configuring IGMP Snooping and VLAN to route AV traffic for applications like video walls and large outdoor display walls. Combined with PTP and QoS priority management, it delivers nanosecond-level latency and high-resolution AVoIP experiences.
Manage all networked devices
Supports SNMP for centrally and securely managing all networked devices in your network environment, such as NAS, routers, network switches, workstations, modems, IP phones, and IP cameras.
Online firmware check and update
Keep your QNAP switch secure with one-click firmware updates.
Cloud-based control platform for efficient management of multiple switches
No need to purchase additional hardware or software. With the AMIZcloud management platform, you can easily monitor switches distributed across various locations and instantly access device information.
