Description, Specifications for QNAP QSW-M2106PR-2S2T
QSW-M2106PR-2S2T
Half-width Rackmount 10GbE and 2.5GbE PoE++ Layer 2 Web Managed Switch for New-generation Wi-Fi Deployment
The QNAP QSW-M2106PR-2S2T is a half-width rackmount L2 PoE Managed Switch with six 90-watt 2.5GbE PoE++ ports, two 90-watt 10GbE PoE++ ports and two 10GbE SFP+ fiber ports. Providing a total power budget of 310 watts, the QSW-M2106PR-2S2T enables a high-speed and high-power PoE network infrastructure for Wi-Fi 6/Wi-Fi 6E/Wi-Fi 7 Access Points and Routers. The QNAP Switch System (QSS) features a user-friendly web interface to help IT administrators efficiently control Layer 2 and PoE networks, including wireless APs, IP Cameras and Digital Signage, core Switches and Servers. The QSW-M2106PR-2S2T offers SMBs a cost-optimized and centrally managed LAN deployment solution. With a half-width design, two QSW-M2106PR-2S2T can be installed in a 1U rack space for space-saving.
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10G Multi-Gig connectivity
Includes two 10GbE SFP+ fiber ports (Backward compatible with 1G SFP) and two 10GbE RJ45 ports, compatible with NBASE-T technologies to support five speeds (10G / 5G / 2.5G / 1G / 100M).
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2.5Gb Ethernet connectivity
Six 2.5GbE RJ45 ports allow you to immediately multiply your network speed by 2.5 times while using existing Cat 5e cables.
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90W PoE++
Can supply a total power budget of 310 watts to meet the demands of high-powered devices (PDs).
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User-friendly management interface
IT administrators can efficiently control Layer 2 and PoE networks, including network connection status and power consumption information, making central management of high-power devices intuitive and easy.
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Layer 2 network
Provides Layer 2 management features (such as LACP, VLAN, ACL and LLDP) for IT staff to efficiently control network bandwidth and enhance security.
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Online OS update
Update QSS with just one click to help ensure network security.
10GbE/2.5GbE for Ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi Applications
From Wi-Fi 6 to Wi-Fi 6E and even the Wi-Fi 7, ultra-high-speed and high-power APs and Routers are driving up access point uplink requirements. Supporting multiple 10GbE/2.5GbE ports, the QSW-M2106PR-2S2T breaks through the bandwidth limitations of cabled and wireless networks to enhance your storage and access experience. With two 10GbE SFP+ ports for backbone network uplinking capability, the QSW-M2106PR-2S2T provides an ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi 6 wireless network infrastructure solution for small-to-medium businesses, hotels, and stores.
High PoE Capability– up to Eight-port 90W PoE++ and 310 Total Power Budget
The QSW-M2106PR-2S2T is compliant with the IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ standard and offers 2-port 10GbE and 6-port 2.5GbE 90-watt PoE++ capabilities. The QSW-M2106PR-2S2T can supply a total power budget of 310 watts to meet the demands of many high-power devices (PDs) (such as 4K IP cameras, wireless APs, IP phones, LED lights, and digital signage).
Half-width design, two models in 1U
With a half-width rackmount design, a QSW-M2106PR-2S2T can be installed in a 1U rack space with another half-width rackmount switch (such as ) for efficient physical space utilization and tidy cabling.
Note: A rackmount kit is required if two half-width rackmount switches are installed.
Flexible deployment with multiple 10G SFP+ fiber and Multi-Gigabit ports
The QSW-M2106PR-2S2T provides two 10GbE SFP+ ports, two 10GbE RJ45 ports and six 2.5 Gigabit ports for connecting various devices and enabling hybrid high-speed networks. With SFP+ interfaces, Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables can be used for connecting directly to SFP+ devices. You can also use RJ45 ports to connect 10GBASE-T/NBASE-T™ devices through RJ45 Category 6a (or better) cabling. The switching capacity of the QSW-M2106PR-2S2T is 110Gbps, guaranteeing the full potential of each port.
| CAT 5e | CAT 6 | CAT 6A & CAT 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100M | YES | YES | YES |
| 1G | YES | YES | YES |
| 2.5G | YES | YES | YES |
| 5G | YES | YES | YES |
| 10G | YES (55m) | YES |
Note 1: 10GbE SFP+ ports are backward compatible with 1GbE SFP; the 10GbE RJ45 (copper) ports support up to five speeds (10G / 5G / 2.5G / 1G / 100M).
Note 2: If the distance between the switch and the device is less than 45 meters (148 feet), a Cat 6 cable can be used to achieve 10Gb/s speeds.
Dependable performance with effective heat dissipation
With a compact metal body, the QSW-M2106PR-2S2T provides stable and reliable operations while staying near-silent even when under full load. The front-panel LEDs also assist in viewing the current system status.
QSS: Human-centered settings guide
The QSW-M2106PR-2S2T uses the QNAP Switch System (QSS), featuring an easy-to-use Web GUI with Layer 2 management and value-added functions to simplify network set up and management.
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Overview Dashboard
View real-time system information, port connection status, and port traffic.
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Port Management
View port status, port packet statistics, and configure port speeds.
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Setting Guide
Quickly learn how to set up the network using the introduction and step-by-step guide.
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Exclusive Status Chart Referencing
Refer to four status charts during configuration and avoid going back and forth between settings pages.
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Online Firmware Check and Update
Keep your QNAP switch secure with one-click firmware updates.
Optimize network performance with bandwidth and packet control
The QSW-M2106PR-2S2T provides bandwidth and packet control functions (such as LACP, VLAN, QoS, and IGMP Snooping) to boost network performance through IP grouping and bandwidth management.
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LACP
Link Aggregation combines multiple network connections to increase throughput and protect against connection failure.
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VLAN
Virtual Networks allows groups of devices from different networks to be combined into a single network.
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QoS
QoS (Quality of Service) prioritizes bandwidth usage to optimize network resource allocation.
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IGMP Snooping
IGMP snooping assists in minimizing bandwidth loss and preventing network information leakage.
Powerful security and system functions
The QSW-M2106PR-2S2T has powerful security and system functions (including ACL, LLDP, RSTP and Flow Control) to help administrators enhance network reliability using access controls, troubleshooting, loop prevention and avoiding packet loss.
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ACL
Filters packets based on rules to offer firewall-like security protection.
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LLDP
Allows devices to advertise device information to directly-connected peers/neighbors to simplify troubleshooting processes.
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RSTP
Ensures loop-free topology for Ethernet networks by blocking or forwarding traffic.
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Flow Control
Balances traffic between a sender and a receiver to avoid network congestion.
Intelligent PoE functions for efficient, centralized PD management
The QSW-M2106PR-2S2T supports intelligent PoE management functions, including scheduling, power supply prioritization, and enabling/disabling power via QSS. You can obtain real-time network connection status and power consumption information of Powered Devices (PD) and configure PDs simultaneously to promote an energy-saving PoE network.
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PoE Power Consumption
View real-time information about the PoE power consumption of every port.
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PoE scheduling and enabling
Schedule PoE to be on/off based on business hours. You can also disable and enable power when disconnecting.
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PoE Power Supply Prioritization
Prioritize power allocation to critical PoE devices to ensure non-stop services.
Fully embrace high-speed networking with QNAP!
QNAP offers comprehensive, budget-friendly storage and networking solutions that provide an array of connectivity possibilities. Easily and flexibly upgrade your workplace or home network now to handle bandwidth-hungry applications.
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A switch that supports 2.5GbE/10GbE
QNAP 2.5GbE/10GbE switches support 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M and allow connecting multiple workstations and devices for high-speed collaboration in device-dense environments.
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A fast NAS
A QNAP NAS with multiple 2.5GbE/10GbE ports and Port Trunking allows you to combine multiple ports for greater bandwidth potential.
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Note: Managed Switch series support Port Trunking.
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Upgrade desktops and servers
Servers and desktops can install QNAP PCIe network cards that support 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M Multi-Gig.
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Add a 5GbE/10GbE port to laptops
Use the portable QNAP USB 3.2 Gen 1 to 5GbE adapter or QNAP Thunderbolt 3 to 10GbE adapter to connect laptops and upgrade-limited computers to 5G/2.5G/1G/100M networks.
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QNAP high-speed switch solutions for diverse business network environments
QNAP provides comprehensive enterprise managed and unmanaged switches with speeds ranging from 2.5GbE, 10GbE to 25GbE and covering PoE, industrial-grade, rackmount, and desktop models. QNAP’s all-inclusive high-speed switches assist businesses in quickly deploying high-speed network infrastructure, accelerating enterprise backbone, smart hotels, retail, and industry 5.0 applications.
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QSW 2.5GbE Switches
Upgrade your network environment with affordable QNAP switches.
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QSW 10GbE Switches
Satisfy increasing bandwidth demands for fiber uplinks and LAN with Managed, Unmanaged, PoE and industrial-grade 10GbE switches.
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QSW Managed Switches
Offering Desktop, Rackmount, PoE, Industrial-grade models with the user-friendly web GUI QSS for non-IT professionals.
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QGD Smart Edge PoE Switches
The world's first smart PoE edge switch series with QTS for versatile networking applications.
Extend hardware warranty up to 5 years
The QSW-M2106PR-2S2T is backed by a 2-year warranty at no additional cost. You can also purchase a warranty extension that extends your warranty coverage up to 5 years.
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