Switch SonicWall SWS12-8POE - Gerido - 8 x 10/100/1000 (PoE) + 2 x Gigabit SFP - Desktop - PoE (55 W) 02-SSC-2463

With a 20 Gbps switching capacity and 14.88 Mpps forwarding rate, the SonicWall Switch SWS12-8POE delivers wire-speed performance for small business networks. This managed Layer 2 switch provides eight Gigabit PoE+ ports with a 55 W power budget and two Gigabit SFP uplinks, all in a fanless desktop form factor.

Overview

The SWS12-8POE is a compact, managed switch designed for desktop deployment. It supports IEEE 802.3af/at PoE to power devices such as IP phones, cameras, and access points. With 8K MAC address entries and jumbo frame support up to 9KB, it handles modern network traffic efficiently.

What stands out

• 8 Gigabit PoE+ ports with 55 W total power budget
• 2 Gigabit SFP uplink ports for fiber connectivity
• Fanless design for silent operation
• Layer 2 management with VLAN, QoS, and security features
• Desktop form factor with external power adapter

Technical details

• Switching capacity: 20 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 14.88 Mpps
• MAC address table: 8K entries
• Jumbo frame support: up to 9KB
• Management: Web-based, VLAN (802.1Q), QoS (802.1p, DSCP/ToS)
• Security: 802.1X, DHCP snooping, storm control
• Dimensions: 268 x 168 x 44 mm (WxDxH)
• Weight: 1.4 kg
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C

Our verdict

The SonicWall SWS12-8POE is a solid choice for small offices needing PoE connectivity with advanced management features in a quiet, desktop-friendly package.