The QNAP QGD-1602P-C3758-16G is an advanced PoE managed switch that comes with 18 ports and supports Virtual Machines (VMs). With 2.5GbE and 10GbE SFP+ ports, and a maximum PoE output of up to 90 watts, this switch is ideal for creating high-speed and high-power PoE network infrastructure for Wi-Fi 6 Access Points and Routers. The dual-CPU design uses Intel Atom multi-core 2.2GHz processors with two SATA drive bays that support VM and QTS applications.

In addition to fulfilling network security, IP surveillance, wireless AP management, and storage expansion applications, the QGD-1602P integrates QuWAN to create an SD-WAN architecture with other QNAP devices across multiple sites, helping to build a resilient and secure IT infrastructure. The switch offers 20GbE internal bandwidth capacity and Intel QuickAssist Technology (Intel QAT) that achieves high-speed transmission required for edge computing virtualization and IPsec VPN.

The QGD-1602P supports up to 16GB RAM and 64GB maximum. It also features 16 PoE ports (220 Watt total) that support 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt standards. It has two PCIe Gen3 (x4) slots, two USB 3.0 ports, and a management port equipped with 2 x 5GbE and 2 x 1GbE connections for improved LAN efficiency.

The network specifications include 2 x 10GbE SFP+, 8 x 2.5GbE (RJ45), and 8 x 1GbE (RJ45) ports, and the device is powered by an Intel Atom C3758 8-core 2.2 GHz processor. The QGD-1602P is a cost-optimized, centrally managed LAN deployment solution that is perfect for small and medium-sized businesses.

The current price for the QNAP QGD-1602P-C3758-16G is $1,725.29 as of May 21,2023 04:04:28 UTC, and you can purchase it through Amazon here.