TP-Link OMADA 16-Port Switch SG3218XP-M2

The TP-Link Omada SG3218XP-M2 is a 16-port 2.5G L2+ managed switch for networks going all-in on multi-gig: eight 2.5 Gbps PoE+ ports power and backhaul Wi-Fi 7, 6E and 6 access points at full speed, eight more 2.5 Gbps non-PoE ports serve high-throughput wired devices, and two 10 Gbps SFP+ slots provide non-blocking uplinks to the core.

The 240 W PoE budget feeds the eight 802.3at/af PoE+ ports with headroom to spare, and the L2+ feature set brings business-grade security — IP-MAC-Port Binding, ACL, Port Security, DoS Defend, storm control, DHCP Snooping, 802.1X and RADIUS authentication — plus L2/L3/L4 QoS and IGMP snooping for clean voice and video. Full Omada SDN integration delivers Zero-Touch Provisioning, centralised cloud management via web or the Omada app, and intelligent monitoring, with static routing on board.

It is the natural switch beneath Wi-Fi 7 APs such as the EAP773 or EAP772, with an OC300 controller running the estate. For a compact eight-port take on the same idea, see the SG3210XHP-M2.

Key features

• Sixteen 2.5 Gbps ports — eight PoE+, eight non-PoE — built for Wi-Fi 7/6E/6.
• Two 10G SFP+ uplinks for high-bandwidth, non-blocking connectivity.
• 240 W PoE budget across the 802.3at/af PoE+ ports.
• Omada SDN with ZTP — centralised cloud management and intelligent monitoring.
• Robust security — 802.1X, RADIUS, DHCP Snooping, DoS Defend, ACL and more.
• L2/L3/L4 QoS and IGMP snooping optimise voice and video applications.
• Static routing for efficient internal traffic flow.

Works with

• TP-Link EAP773 — Wi-Fi 7 ceiling AP it powers at 2.5G
• TP-Link SG3210XHP-M2 — compact 8-port 2.5G L2+ sibling
• TP-Link Omada OC300 — hardware controller for larger estates
• All switches
• All networking

Frequently asked questions

Which ports are PoE?

Eight of the sixteen 2.5 Gbps ports are 802.3at/af PoE+ with a shared 240 W budget; the other eight are non-PoE 2.5 Gbps ports for wired devices such as workstations and NAS.

Do Wi-Fi 7 APs really need 2.5G?

Yes — Wi-Fi 7 (and 6E/6) access points routinely exceed 1 Gbps of real throughput. The SG3218XP-M2 removes the cable bottleneck and powers the AP on the same run.

Do I need an Omada controller?

Controller-based deployment (OC200/OC300 or software) unlocks Zero-Touch Provisioning, cloud access and multi-site management; simpler networks can configure the switch directly.

What does L2+ mean here?

Managed-class features above the smart tier: static routing plus a deep security suite (802.1X, RADIUS, DHCP Snooping, IP-MAC-Port Binding, DoS Defend, storm control) and L2/L3/L4 QoS.

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