TRENDnet TPE-2840WS 28-Port Gigabit Web Smart PoE+ Switch

The TRENDnet TPE-2840WS 28-Port Gigabit Web Smart PoE+ Switch provides high-speed network connectivity, PoE power delivery, and advanced management capabilities for small and medium-sized business networks. Designed for network administrators and IT integrators, this rackmount switch combines 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports with four shared Gigabit RJ-45/SFP interfaces for flexible copper and fiber connectivity.

With a total PoE power budget of 185W, the TPE-2840WS delivers up to 30W per PoE+ port to compatible devices such as wireless access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones, and access control systems. Its 56Gbps switching capacity and 41.7Mpps forwarding rate support efficient traffic handling across connected network devices.

The Web Smart management interface provides access to advanced Layer 2 and Layer 2+ features, including 802.1Q VLAN, private VLAN, voice VLAN, multicast VLAN, LACP, QoS, bandwidth control, and IGMP snooping. IPv4/IPv6 static routing and inter-VLAN routing help optimize network traffic and reduce the need to route all traffic through an external router.

For network monitoring and administration, the switch supports SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, port mirroring, cable diagnostics, and access control features. Its PoE Alive Check function can automatically attempt to recover unresponsive powered devices, helping reduce manual troubleshooting.

The four shared Gigabit ports provide flexible RJ-45 copper or SFP fiber connectivity. These combo interfaces support network expansion and fiber uplinks while maintaining a compact 1U rackmount design.

The TPE-2840WS is suitable for business networks, IP surveillance installations, wireless infrastructure, VoIP deployments, and other environments requiring managed Gigabit connectivity with PoE+ power delivery.

Cloud management note: Remote management through TRENDnet Hive is supported, but an additional fee applies.

1. Key Features

• 28-Port Connectivity: 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports and four shared Gigabit RJ-45/SFP ports.
• 185W PoE Budget: Supplies up to 30W per PoE+ port within the total power budget.
• 56Gbps Switching Capacity: Supports high-speed Gigabit network traffic.
• Web Smart Management: Configure and monitor network settings through a web-based management interface.
• L2+ Routing Features: Supports IPv4/IPv6 static routing and inter-VLAN routing.
• Advanced VLAN Support: Includes 802.1Q, private, multicast, and voice VLAN features.
• Traffic Management: Supports LACP, QoS, port bandwidth control, and queue scheduling.
• Network Monitoring: Includes SNMP, RMON, port mirroring, and system logging features.
• PoE Alive Check: Automatically attempts to recover unresponsive connected PoE devices.
• Cloud Management: Supports TRENDnet Hive remote management; additional fees apply.
• Rackmount Design: Metal enclosure with included rack-mounting hardware.
• Smart Cooling: Integrated smart fans help manage operating temperature.

2. Technical Specifications

3. Applications / Use Cases

• IP Surveillance Networks: Connect and power PoE+ security cameras and surveillance equipment.
• Business Networking: Provide managed Gigabit connectivity for office computers, servers, and network devices.
• Wireless Infrastructure: Power compatible wireless access points through Ethernet cabling.
• VoIP Communication: Connect and prioritize VoIP phones using voice VLAN and QoS.
• Fiber Network Uplinks: Use shared SFP interfaces for compatible Gigabit fiber connections.
• Network Segmentation: Configure VLANs to separate departments, devices, and traffic groups.
• SMB Network Management: Manage traffic, access control, and network monitoring through the web interface.
• IPTV and Multicast Networks: Use IGMP snooping and multicast features to optimize traffic distribution.

4. Compatibility

The TRENDnet TPE-2840WS is designed to work with:

• IEEE 802.3af PoE-compatible devices.
• IEEE 802.3at PoE+ devices.
• Gigabit Ethernet computers, servers, and network equipment.
• Compatible PoE wireless access points.
• IP cameras and surveillance equipment.
• VoIP phones and communication systems.
• Compatible Gigabit SFP transceivers.
• Fiber network connections using supported SFP modules.
• Routers, firewalls, and other Ethernet networking equipment.

Compatibility notes:

• The four shared ports support either RJ-45 copper or SFP fiber connectivity. They are combo ports and cannot be counted as eight independent interfaces.
• SFP transceivers are not assumed to be included.
• Connected PoE devices must remain within the available 185W total PoE budget.

5. What's Included

According to the V2.6R manufacturer datasheet:

• TRENDnet TPE-2840WS 28-Port Gigabit Web Smart PoE+ Switch
• Quick Installation Guide
• CD-ROM (Utility and User's Guide)
• Power Cord (1.8m / 6ft.)
• Rackmount Kit

6. FAQs

Q1. How many ports does the TRENDnet TPE-2840WS have?
The switch has 28 interfaces: 24 Gigabit PoE+ RJ-45 ports and four shared Gigabit RJ-45/SFP combo ports.

Q2. What is the PoE power budget?
It provides a total PoE power budget of 185W and supports up to 30W per PoE+ port.

Q3. Does the TPE-2840WS support fiber connections?
Yes. It has four shared Gigabit RJ-45/SFP combo ports that can be used with compatible Gigabit SFP transceivers.

Q4. Is the TPE-2840WS a managed switch?
Yes. It is a Web Smart managed switch with L2+ features, including VLAN, QoS, LACP, SNMP, and IPv4/IPv6 static routing.

Q5. Does this switch support VLAN configuration?
Yes. It supports 802.1Q VLAN, private VLAN, voice VLAN, multicast VLAN, and asymmetric VLAN, with up to 256 VLAN groups.

Q6. Can the TPE-2840WS power IP cameras and wireless access points?
Yes. Its IEEE 802.3af/802.3at PoE+ ports can power compatible IP cameras, wireless access points, VoIP phones, and other PoE devices.

Q7. Does the switch support cloud management?
Yes. It supports TRENDnet Hive cloud management for remote configuration, monitoring, and management. An additional fee applies.

Q8. Is the TPE-2840WS rack mountable?
Yes. It has a 1U rackmount design and includes a rackmount kit.

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