Grandstream GWN7806PH Pro Managed PoE++ Switch, 48 GbE + 6 x SFP+, 720 W

Overview

The Grandstream GWN7806PH 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 48 Gigabit ports supply Power over Ethernet (PoE), so those devices need no separate power adapters, and Six 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 720 W PoE budget is shared across all 48 PoE ports: the eight 60 W ports and the forty 30 W ports all draw from it. Add up the expected load before choosing.
• Choose it over the GWN7806PL Pro when some devices, such as high-power access points, need more than 30 W: ports 1 to 8 supply up to 60 W.
• For a smaller office with 24 ports, see the GWN7803PL Pro or GWN7803PH Pro.
• Up to 8 of these switches can be stacked and managed as one, which suits sites that will grow.
• 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

• 48 Gigabit RJ45 ports with PoE: ports 1 to 8 IEEE 802.3af/at/bt up to 60 W, ports 9 to 48 IEEE 802.3af/at up to 30 W, 720 W in total.
• Six 10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks and 216 Gbps switching capacity (160.704 Mpps forwarding rate), so the links to the core do not slow the network down.
• Layer 2++: full Layer 2 control plus static routing (1K IPv4 and 1K IPv6 routes, with policy routing).
• Stacking of up to 8 switches, managed as one logical device.
• 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 or in a 19 inch 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 300 x 44 mm and weighs 5.3 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 48 PoE ports share the 720 W budget, so total the power draw of every phone, camera and access point you plan to connect.
• Only ports 1 to 8 supply up to 60 W (PoE++); connect high-power devices to those ports.
• SFP+ modules are not included.
• Rated for 0 to 45 °C; place it in a ventilated equipment room or cabinet.