DrayTek VigorSwitch PQ2300XB

The VigorSwitch PQ2300XB is the flagship of DrayTek's Multi-Gigabit PoE range: a Layer 2+ managed switch with 24 × 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports and six 10Gb SFP+ uplinks, engineered as the core of a demanding business network. Wi-Fi 6/6E access points, IP surveillance, VoIP and network storage all get the bandwidth — and the power — they need from a single chassis.

The 400W PoE budget is generously structured: the first eight ports deliver IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ at up to 90W each for power-hungry devices, while the remaining sixteen supply up to 30W PoE+. Layer 2+ functionality — VLAN routing, static routing and an integrated DHCP server — manages traffic efficiently across subnets, and 802.1X, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard and ACLs guard the edge. Six SFP+ ports remove uplink bottlenecks to servers and storage. Deploy it behind a Vigor 3912 with VigorAP 962c access points at the edge.

Key features

• 24 × 2.5GbE ports — Multi-Gig connectivity for every drop, over existing copper cabling.
• 400W PoE budget — 8 × 802.3bt PoE++ ports at up to 90W, 16 × 802.3at PoE+ ports at up to 30W.
• 6 × 10Gb SFP+ uplinks — high-capacity fibre to servers, storage arrays and the core.
• Layer 2+ management — VLAN routing, static routing and an integrated DHCP server.
• Advanced security — 802.1X authentication, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard and Access Control Lists.
• Full protocol toolkit — VLANs, QoS, Link Aggregation, IGMP Snooping and Spanning Tree.
• Switch stacking support — simplified expansion and centralised administration as you grow.

Works with

• DrayTek VigorAP 962c — 2.5GbE Wi-Fi 6 ceiling AP to power over PoE
• DrayTek VigorSwitch PQ1070x — compact 5-port sibling for smaller rooms
• DrayTek Vigor 3912 — enterprise router with 10G SFP+ to match
• All switches
• All networking

Frequently asked questions

Which devices should use the PoE++ ports?

The first eight ports deliver up to 90W each under IEEE 802.3bt — use them for power-hungry hardware such as high-end access points or PTZ cameras, and keep the sixteen 30W PoE+ ports for phones and standard APs.

Is 400W enough for a full estate?

For most 24-port deployments, yes — but add up your devices' draw before ordering. Send us your device list and we will check the budget for you.

What does Layer 2+ add over a smart switch?

Routing between VLANs, static routes and a built-in DHCP server — so traffic between subnets moves at switch speed without a trip to the router — plus enterprise security controls like 802.1X and ACLs.

Can it grow with the network?

Yes — switch stacking support lets you expand and administer multiple units centrally, and the six SFP+ uplinks keep the backbone ahead of demand.

Building a Multi-Gig core? Call 0333 242 1314 or email sales@clisecure.com and we will size the switches, access points and PoE budget before you order.