The TRENDnet TPE-5028WS v1.1R Switch is a powerful and versatile switch designed for high-performance networks that demand flexibility, scalability, and advanced management features. This switch supports both PoE+ and non-PoE devices, making it an excellent choice for businesses and organizations looking to simplify their IT infrastructure.

Features

• 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports and 4 shared SFP slots
• Provides up to 30W of power per PoE+ port
• 8 priority queues per port for QoS
• L2/L3/L4/MAC Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• IGMP snooping v1/v2/v3 support
• IPv4/v6 static routing support
• Advanced web-based GUI management and SNMP control

Specifications

• Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps
• MAC Address Table: 8K
• Jumbo Frame: 9.6KB
• Switch Fabric: 52Gbps
• VLANs: 4K
• Dimensions: 17.32 x 8.27 x 1.7 in (440 x 210 x 44 mm)
• Weight: 10.36 lbs (4.7 kg)

Technologies used

• Power over Ethernet (PoE+)
• Quality of Service(QoS): IEEE 802.1p Class of Service (CoS), DSCP, Strict Priority and Weighted Round Robin (WRR)
• Port Trunking (LAG): IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
• Port Mirroring: Mirrors a receiving port or VLAN to a monitoring port
• Internet Group Management Protocol(IGMP) Querier and Snooping: IGMP (v1/v2/v3), MLD (v1/v2) snooping, MVR and compatibility with 3rd party receivers

Known Issues

There have been some reported issues with the switch failing to deliver power through its PoE+ ports on occasion, but this is generally resolved with a firmware update.

Troubleshooting and Firmware Update

If you encounter any issues with the switch, TRENDnet provides comprehensive documentation and support on their website. To update the firmware on the switch, follow the instructions provided on their website for your specific hardware version.

Driver

TRENDnet does not provide specific drivers for their switches, as their functionality is managed solely through the firmware running on the device. Any necessary drivers or software to access the switch are typically provided by the network operating system you are using.