{"product_id":"draytek-vigorswitch-pq2300xb-24-port-2-5gbe-poe-switch","title":"DrayTek VigorSwitch PQ2300xb 24-Port 2.5GbE PoE++ Managed Switch with 10Gb SFP+","description":"\u003ch3\u003eVigorSwitch PQ2300xb\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e24-Port 2.5GbE 6 Ports 10Gbps SFP+ L2+ Managed Switch with PoE+\/PoE++, Stacking and Power Backup Input\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVigorSwitch PQ2300xb is a 2.5 Gigabit L2+ Managed switch with 8 PoE++ 2.5GbE ports, 16 PoE+ 2.5GbE ports (total of 400W output) and 6 additional independent SFP+ 10Gbps interfaces. Ideal for usage with devices where there are throughput demands beyond 1Gbps such as PoE Wi-Fi 6 access points, high bandwidth video or network attached storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported layer 3 features such as a DHCP Server and VLAN Routing help with network stability and efficiency. The VigorSwitch PQ2300xb can be managed in a standalone mode or provisioned and monitored through the VigorACS management platform or a DrayTek Vigor router’s Central Switch Management. Easily provision the VLAN configuration through the router and clone switch configurations. Drastically reduce the setup time required for a complex network, with VLANs spanning multiple switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vspq2300xb\/vigorswitch-pq2300xb-overview.png?__hstc=21974628.5a81cc8dbdbac5f92a564fa2af129ac3.1781607926040.1781607926040.1783418694329.2\u0026amp;__hssc=21974628.1.1783418694329\u0026amp;__hsfp=d2befb4956e8e0a8853d0d64a2864d29\" data-lightbox=\"overview\" aria-label=\"\" data-title=\"VigorSwitch PQ2300xb Physical Ports\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" class=\"noborder\" src=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vspq2300xb\/vigorswitch-pq2300xb-overview.jpg\" alt=\"vigorswitch pq2300xb overview\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e10GbE SFP+ Ports for High Speed Uplinks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DrayTek VigorSwitch PQ2300xb has 6 dedicated SFP+ ports for uplinks, each operating at up to 10 Gigabits per second. The faster 10 Gigabit uplink capability allows you to make high bandwidth links to Network Attached Storage, Servers and other switches, to help reduce the risk of bottlenecks occurring within your network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SFP+ ports provide compatibility with your choice of SFP \/ SFP+ modules (not included) and therefore the most appropriate medium for your application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect a passive Direct Attach SFP+ cable such as the DrayTek\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/products\/accessories\/dac-cx10-sfp?__hstc=21974628.5a81cc8dbdbac5f92a564fa2af129ac3.1781607926040.1781607926040.1783418694329.2\u0026amp;__hssc=21974628.1.1783418694329\u0026amp;__hsfp=d2befb4956e8e0a8853d0d64a2864d29\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDAC-CX10-01M\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto the SFP+ module port of 1Gbps\/10Gbps capable Network Attached Storage, Servers and Switches, for a cost effective, up to 10Gbps network link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"vlanrouting\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/p2540x\/p2540x-sfpport.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Layer 2+ Routing Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VigorSwitch PQ2300xb adds the Layer 3 features\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVLAN Routing\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDHCP Server\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatic Route\u003c\/strong\u003e, which allow the switch to provide routing between VLANs at full speed. The switch's Access Control List gives full control of what traffic routes between those networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vsq2200x\/vsq2200x-vlanrouting.png?__hstc=21974628.5a81cc8dbdbac5f92a564fa2af129ac3.1781607926040.1781607926040.1783418694329.2\u0026amp;__hssc=21974628.1.1783418694329\u0026amp;__hsfp=d2befb4956e8e0a8853d0d64a2864d29\" data-lightbox=\"routing\" data-title=\"VLAN Routing\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vsq2200x\/vsq2200x-vlanrouting.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column2\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVLAN Routing\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA DrayTek VigorSwitch normally provides connectivity for multiple network segments with 802.1Q VLAN tags, which separate networks at Layer 2 (MAC level), relying on the router to connect different networks. VLAN Routing in the switch allows for Layer 3 (IP level) routing, to connect and route between different IP subnets with wire speed routing performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eStatic Route\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRouting beyond the VigorSwitch PQ2300xb, to the Internet and across VPNs is possible with Static Routes, using the switch to direct traffic to remote subnets through the correct gateway. Up to 512 static routes can be configured on the switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column2\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDHCP Server with Bind IP to MAC\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DrayTek VigorSwitch PQ2300xb has an integrated DHCP server to provide IP addressing to as many as 8 subnets on the switch, directly or with another server through DHCP Relay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach DHCP Pool can have as many as 1023 IP addresses, potentially serving addresses to 8000 devices, allowing for expansive networks and taking load off of the router.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Bind IP to MAC, IP addresses can be easily reserved for individual devices such as servers, IP phones, cameras and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vsq2200x\/vigorswitch-bindIPtoMAC.png?__hstc=21974628.5a81cc8dbdbac5f92a564fa2af129ac3.1781607926040.1781607926040.1783418694329.2\u0026amp;__hssc=21974628.1.1783418694329\u0026amp;__hsfp=d2befb4956e8e0a8853d0d64a2864d29\" data-lightbox=\"routing\" data-title=\"DHCP Server with Bind IP to MAC\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vsq2200x\/vigorswitch-bindIPtoMAC.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"poe\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower over Ethernet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column2\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" class=\"noborder\" src=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vspq2200xb\/vspq2200xb-poe.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VigorSwitch PQ2300xb is a 24-port PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch, providing power on all ports to any PoE-enabled device, such as IP phones, wireless access points or IP cameras over the Ethernet cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as removing the need for local (at the desk) power supplies, making for tidier installations, PoE ensures power efficiency, providing only the power needed, as well as allowing for time schedules for powering up\/down and remote rebooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower is provided only when required and allows for installation of devices where there is no mains power, particularly useful for wireless access points such as the ceiling mounted\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/products\/business\/vigorap-1062c?__hstc=21974628.5a81cc8dbdbac5f92a564fa2af129ac3.1781607926040.1781607926040.1783418694329.2\u0026amp;__hssc=21974628.1.1783418694329\u0026amp;__hsfp=d2befb4956e8e0a8853d0d64a2864d29\"\u003eVigorAP 1062C\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003ca name=\"poe-device-check\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VigorSwitch PQ2300xb has 24 PoE 2.5GbE ports with a power budget of up to 400 watts for all connected PoE devices. Up to 90W (802.3bt PoE++) can be delivered to each of the first 8 dedicated Ethernet ports. The remaining Ethernet interfaces are High-Power 802.3at PoE+ and regular PoE (802.3af) capable. Each can provide up to 30 watts per port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower over Ethernet Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDevice Check\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Device Check feature can monitor connectivity to a device \/ remote IP - if it stops responding, for instance an IP camera stops transmitting - the VigorSwitch will automatically power cycle the port it's connected to, allowing it to restart and work normally again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vspq2200xb\/vigorswitch-poe-check.png?__hstc=21974628.5a81cc8dbdbac5f92a564fa2af129ac3.1781607926040.1781607926040.1783418694329.2\u0026amp;__hssc=21974628.1.1783418694329\u0026amp;__hsfp=d2befb4956e8e0a8853d0d64a2864d29\" data-lightbox=\"poe\" data-title=\"Configure the VigorSwitch to check the status of connected PoE devices\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vspq2200xb\/vigorswitch-poe-check.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eScheduling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet time schedules to turn connected PoE devices on\/off at certain times of the day, for instance turning off wireless access points overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSave power and prevent network access outside of the set operation times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vspq2200xb\/vigorswitch-poe-schedule.png?__hstc=21974628.5a81cc8dbdbac5f92a564fa2af129ac3.1781607926040.1781607926040.1783418694329.2\u0026amp;__hssc=21974628.1.1783418694329\u0026amp;__hsfp=d2befb4956e8e0a8853d0d64a2864d29\" data-lightbox=\"poe\" data-title=\"Schedule PoE equipment to turn on or off at specified times and dates\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vspq2200xb\/vigorswitch-poe-schedule.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePoE Priority\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the event that the PoE power usage exceeds the power budget of the switch, important devices can be given priority so that they remain on. Less important devices can be turned off by the switch, to ensure constant operation of essential systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vspq2200xb\/vigorswitch-poe-status.png?__hstc=21974628.5a81cc8dbdbac5f92a564fa2af129ac3.1781607926040.1781607926040.1783418694329.2\u0026amp;__hssc=21974628.1.1783418694329\u0026amp;__hsfp=d2befb4956e8e0a8853d0d64a2864d29\" data-lightbox=\"poe\" data-title=\"Managing connected Power over Ethernet devices\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vspq2200xb\/vigorswitch-poe-status.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"2.5gbe\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMulti-Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" class=\"noborder\" src=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vspq2200xb\/vigorswitch-internet.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q2300x series switches come with 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports that can increase throughput of your core network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cost affective, and future-proof option, where CAT 5E or later cabling might be challenging to upgrade, is ideal solution for existing infrastructure. Reduce the bottleneck affect by connecting Wi-Fi 6 access points, NAS drives and other demanding devices including gaming equipment to the faster multi-Gigabit ports.\u003ca name=\"central-switch-management\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCentral Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DrayTek VigorSwitch PQ2300xb can operate in standalone mode and be managed through its web interface or, if you need to manage and monitor the switch remotely, or have several DrayTek VigorSwitches to administer, you can centrally manage and monitor them either with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column2\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" class=\"noborder\" src=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/management-group.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"roundedgrey\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.cmsdistribution.com\/draytek-pq2300xb-managed-l2-2-5g-ethernet-100-1000-2500-power-over-ethernet-poe-1u-black-418600#routermngt\"\u003eRouter - Switch Management\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManage VigorSwitches connected to a router and determine network topology at a glance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.cmsdistribution.com\/draytek-pq2300xb-managed-l2-2-5g-ethernet-100-1000-2500-power-over-ethernet-poe-1u-black-418600#cloud-management\"\u003eDrayTek VigorACS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManage and Provision DrayTek VigorSwitches on any network, from anywhere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/services\/vigorconnect?__hstc=21974628.5a81cc8dbdbac5f92a564fa2af129ac3.1781607926040.1781607926040.1783418694329.2\u0026amp;__hssc=21974628.1.1783418694329\u0026amp;__hsfp=d2befb4956e8e0a8853d0d64a2864d29\"\u003eDrayTek VigorConnect\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManage and Provision VigorSwitches and VigorAPs on a single site\u003ca name=\"cloud-management\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManaging a VigorSwitch through VigorACS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/information\/our-technology\/acs-si?__hstc=21974628.5a81cc8dbdbac5f92a564fa2af129ac3.1781607926040.1781607926040.1783418694329.2\u0026amp;__hssc=21974628.1.1783418694329\u0026amp;__hsfp=d2befb4956e8e0a8853d0d64a2864d29\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDrayTek's VigorACS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentral management system provides a centralised way to manage and view the status of any DrayTek Vigor router, VigorAP access point and VigorSwitch connected to the VigorACS server.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vsp1085\/vsp1085-2.jpg?__hstc=21974628.5a81cc8dbdbac5f92a564fa2af129ac3.1781607926040.1781607926040.1783418694329.2\u0026amp;__hssc=21974628.1.1783418694329\u0026amp;__hsfp=d2befb4956e8e0a8853d0d64a2864d29\" data-lightbox=\"acs\" data-title=\"VigorACS Management Platform\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vsp1085\/vsp1085-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrayTek VigorSwitch switches that support TR-069 management can be managed through DrayTek VigorACS 3 in the same way that a DrayTek Vigor router or VigorAP access point would be managed. Through VigorACS, you can view and manage; a single VigorSwitch, all switches on a site or all switches across an entire network spanning multiple sites in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrayTek VigorSwitches connected to VigorACS connect directly to the VigorACS server to be managed, the router or network that they are connected to needs no additional configuration beyond the VigorSwitch having access to the Internet (or if your VigorACS server is located across a private WAN \/ VPN connection, access to that network).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIP Conflict Detection \u0026amp; Prevention\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConflict Detection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VigorSwitch can detect and notify an administrator when an IP conflict is detected on the network. Easily track down conflicts and take action to resolve them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConflict Prevention\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse DrayTek's IP Conflict Prevention to allow the switch to automatically protect against IP conflicts and ARP spoofing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIP Conflict Prevention catalogues the current network layout, giving you the option to fix the IP address and MAC information for important network devices, such as Servers and Routers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf another device attempts to use an IP address that's in use, the VigorSwitch blocks the misconfigured or malicious device, communicating only with the known and correct device.\u003ca name=\"qos\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column2\"\u003e\n\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" class=\"noborder\" src=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/p2540x\/vsp2540x-ipconflict1.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vspq2200xb\/vigorswitch-ipconflict2.png?__hstc=21974628.5a81cc8dbdbac5f92a564fa2af129ac3.1781607926040.1781607926040.1783418694329.2\u0026amp;__hssc=21974628.1.1783418694329\u0026amp;__hsfp=d2befb4956e8e0a8853d0d64a2864d29\" data-lightbox=\"ipcp\" data-title=\"DrayTek VigorSwitch IP Conflict Prevention\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" class=\"noborder\" src=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vspq2200xb\/vigorswitch-ipconflict2.png\" alt=\"DrayTek VigorSwitch IP Conflict Prevention\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality of Service \u0026amp; Bandwidth Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vigorswitch-6.png\" alt=\"Quality of Service\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrioritise latency-sensitive applications on your network with Quality of Service (802.1p and DSCP) support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuto Voice VLAN allows the switch to automatically assign VoIP devices to a separate VLAN and prioritise their traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl throughput per-port with Rate Limiting and application specific Traffic Shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"access-control\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNetwork Security and Management Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStay in control of what's connected to your network with Port Security and 802.1X \u0026amp; MAC authentication, to prevent connection of unauthorised equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect against network issues arising from connection of unwanted devices with DHCP Snooping and IP Source Guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl port access for every port on your network with the VigorSwitch Access Control List - to specifically allow or deny specified traffic types moving between ports, just like a Firewall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vigorswitch-4.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"roundedgrey\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAccess Control List\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimilar to a firewall, the ACL can control which packet types (IPv4, IPv6 \u0026amp; MAC) are allowed to pass between ports on the switch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAAA - 802.1X Authentication\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl access to LAN ports through a RADIUS server, which could be provided by the Vigor 2862 router on site. Authenticate and authorise network access via 802.1X, MAC address or web authentication. Track data and time usage of each user authenticated with RADIUS Accounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/information\/our-technology\/wired-8021x-security?__hstc=21974628.5a81cc8dbdbac5f92a564fa2af129ac3.1781607926040.1781607926040.1783418694329.2\u0026amp;__hssc=21974628.1.1783418694329\u0026amp;__hsfp=d2befb4956e8e0a8853d0d64a2864d29\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSolution Focus - Wired 802.1X LAN Port Security\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eManagement Authentication via RADIUS, TACACS+ or local accounts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl logins to the switch management with the switch's internal user accounts or through a central RADIUS \/ TACACS+ server.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIGMP Snooping \u0026amp; Querying\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"ipv6-ready\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eManage and control multicast IGMP traffic passing through the switch, with IGMP Snooping \u0026amp; Querying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith IGMP Snooping, the switch tracks IGMP traffic passing through its ports. Allowing it to limit the broadcast of multicast\/IGMP packets to only the ports that have subscribed, improving overall network performance and avoiding excess network traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VigorSwitch's IGMP Querier allows it to manage IGMP subscriptions on its network ports, checking which ports are members of which multicast group, if the network's router does not support multicast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIPv6 Ready\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VigorSwitch PQ2300xb has extensive IPv6 support, with IPv6 ACL, MLD Snooping and IPv6 DNS Resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilter IPv6 packets with the Access Control List (ACL) alongside IPv4 traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse IPv6 MLD Snooping to control and more efficiently manage Multicast packets in the same way that IGMP Snooping would for IPv4 Multicast packets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDHCP Snooping\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimit DHCP server responses to only a specified port to stop unauthorised devices from affecting network connectivity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIP Source Guard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtects against address spoofing by comparing packets received with either statically configured source IP addresses or addresses learned from DHCP snooping.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLink Aggregation - Port Trunking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse two or more network links to connect the VigorSwitch PQ2300xb and another switch \/ server. Traffic can be shared between the two ports, effectively doubling the bandwidth of the uplink and providing resilience should one of the links fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 8 ports can be added to a single Link Aggregation Group, with up to 8 LAGs. Interoperability with other types and manufacturer's equipment is handled by the Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eImproved Jumbo Frame\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"auto-surveillance-vlan\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe VigorSwitch PQ2300xb supports Ethernet packets up to 12 Kilobytes in size, to further improve throughput and increase the efficiency of packet transmission across your network.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003esFlow\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSend sFlow data from the VigorSwitch PQ2300xb to an sFlow Collector or VigorConnect to analyse traffic passing through the switch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSurveillance \u0026amp; Voice Auto VLAN\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Voice VLAN and Surveillance VLAN, the VigorSwith PQ2300xb simplifies the setup of connected IP Phones and IP Cameras. Move around ports on the switch without having to manually re-configure VLAN and QoS settings each time, instead the switch will auto-assign VLAN tags and Quality of Service to IP Phones and IP Cameras, ensuring that each device remains on the correct network and that essential Voice and Video data is prioritised on the network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe switch identifies cameras and phones from their MAC address (Vendor OUI), so that when connecting up an IP Phone from Yealink for instance, the switch would configure the VLAN ID and set the QoS tag for that port. Moving the phone to a different port, the switch will ensure that the VLAN settings follow the device rather than requiring a fixed VLAN \u0026amp; QoS configuration per-port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDynamic MAC-based VLAN\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssign VLAN access to individual devices instead of ports with MAC-based VLAN, to ensure that devices are assigned to the correct network regardless of which switch port they're plugged into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith MAC-based VLAN, users can move around the office and make use of the same network resources and access through any port on the switch, without requiring manual re-configuration of VLAN settings on individual ports.\u003ca name=\"energy-efficient-ethernet\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnergy Efficient Ethernet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VigorSwitch PQ2300xb supports Energy Efficient Ethernet, to lower the overall power usage of the switch when ports are idle or disconnected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"rackmount\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe IEEE 802.3az standard allows individual Ethernet links to enter a low power state, when not transmitting or not plugged in, drawing less energy than if the ports were to run at full speed at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column2\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vigorswitch-p2280x-eee.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRack Mountable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall the VigorSwitch on a desk, shelf or wall, or use the included rack mount fittings to install the switch in any standard 19\" rack with 1U height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for deployments in the office's comms room, where the core of the network is located.\u003ca name=\"central-switch-management\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" class=\"noborder\" src=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vspq2300xb\/vspq2300xb-rack.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{tab Screenshots}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrayTek VigorSwitch PQ2300xb - Web Interface Screenshots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDashboard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDashboard view displays an overview of the VigorSwitch's port usage, port states and power usage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vspq2300xb\/vspq2300xb-dashboard.png?__hstc=21974628.5a81cc8dbdbac5f92a564fa2af129ac3.1781607926040.1781607926040.1783418694329.2\u0026amp;__hssc=21974628.1.1783418694329\u0026amp;__hsfp=d2befb4956e8e0a8853d0d64a2864d29\" data-lightbox=\"screens\" data-title=\"DrayTek VigorSwitch PQ2300xb Dashboard\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vspq2300xb\/vspq2300xb-dashboard.jpg\" alt=\"DrayTek VigorSwitch PQ2300xb Dashboard\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdvanced Layer 2+ Features - VLAN Routing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the VigorSwitch as a gateway between two separate Layer 3 IP subnets with the VLAN Routing facility. Define where traffic is routed to, for access to the Internet gateway with Static Routes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vspq2200xb\/vigorswitch-vlanrouting.png?__hstc=21974628.5a81cc8dbdbac5f92a564fa2af129ac3.1781607926040.1781607926040.1783418694329.2\u0026amp;__hssc=21974628.1.1783418694329\u0026amp;__hsfp=d2befb4956e8e0a8853d0d64a2864d29\" data-lightbox=\"screens\" data-title=\"DrayTek VigorSwitch VLAN Routing\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/images\/products\/vspq2200xb\/vigorswitch-vlanrouting.png\" alt=\"vigorswitch vlanrouting\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FruityCables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57267091374455,"sku":"FC418600","price":585.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1490\/2176\/files\/PQ2300XB4.webp?v=1783418898","url":"https:\/\/www.fruitycables.co.uk\/products\/draytek-vigorswitch-pq2300xb-24-port-2-5gbe-poe-switch","provider":"FruityCables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}