Grandstream GWN7803PL Pro Managed PoE+ Switch, 24 GbE + 2 x SFP+, 250 W

Overview

The Grandstream GWN7803PL Pro is a managed network switch that connects and powers phones, cameras and Wi-Fi access points in an office, hotel or school from one box. Its 24 Gigabit ports supply Power over Ethernet (PoE), so those devices need no separate power adapters, and Two 10 Gbps SFP+ ports link it to the rest of the network over fibre. It is made for networks that an IT team or installer sets up and manages, with extra features for audio and video over IP.

Is it right for you?

• Suits offices, hotels, schools and audio-visual installations that need separate networks (VLANs), multicast control for video or audio over IP, and PoE for phones, cameras and access points from the same switch.
• The 250 W PoE budget is shared across all 24 PoE ports: that is 8 devices at the full 30 W, or more devices that draw less. Add up the expected load before choosing.
• For devices that need more than 30 W, such as high-power access points, choose the GWN7803PH Pro instead.
• For 48 ports, see the GWN7806PL Pro or GWN7806PH Pro.
• Routing is limited to static routes (Grandstream classes it as Layer 2++). If you need dynamic routing between many networks, choose a Layer 3 switch.

Key features

• 24 Gigabit RJ45 ports with PoE: IEEE 802.3af/at, up to 30 W per port, 250 W in total.
• Two 10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks and 88 Gbps switching capacity (65.472 Mpps forwarding rate), so the links to the core do not slow the network down.
• Layer 2++: full Layer 2 control plus static routing (32 IPv4 and 32 IPv6 routes).
• 4K VLANs, QinQ, MAC and protocol VLANs, VLAN translation, voice VLAN and ERPS ring protection for separating traffic and keeping links up.
• Pro AV mode with IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) and MLD snooping, so multicast audio and video streams reach only the ports that need them.
• IEEE 1588v2 transparent clock for precise time synchronisation across the network.
• 802.1X, RADIUS and TACACS authentication, ARP inspection, IP source guard and DHCP snooping to keep unauthorised devices off the network.

What else you need

• A mains socket: the power supply is built in and accepts 100 to 240 V AC.
• SFP+ modules for the 10 Gbps uplinks: these are not included. Grandstream’s F-MM850-300M-10G (multimode fibre, up to 300 m) and F-SM1310-10KM-10G (single-mode fibre, up to 10 km) match the port speed.
• No extra software is needed for local management: the web UI and command-line interface (CLI) are built in. For central management use GDMS Networking (cloud), GWN Manager (on-premises), a GWN series router or the GWN App.

Installation

A network installer or IT team should fit and configure it. It mounts on a desk, a wall or in a rack; the rack kit, a ground cable and a power cord anti-trip clip are supplied. Connect the ground cable, allow airflow and keep the room between 0 and 45 °C. Plan the VLANs and the PoE allocation before connecting devices. The unit measures 440 x 200 x 44 mm and weighs 3.06 kg.

Software and licences

Management is through the local web UI, the CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, GDMS Networking in the cloud, GWN Manager on your own server, a GWN series router or the GWN App. Local management works without an internet connection; GDMS Networking needs one.

Before you buy

• All 24 PoE ports share the 250 W budget, so total the power draw of every phone, camera and access point you plan to connect.
• SFP+ modules are not included.
• Rated for 0 to 45 °C; place it in a ventilated equipment room or cabinet.