What it is
The D-Link DGS-1520-28MP is a Layer 3 stackable smart managed switch with 28 ports, including PoE+ support. It features 20 Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet ports, 4 multi-gigabit (2.5G) PoE ports, and four 10G ports split into 2x 10GBase-T and 2x 10G SFP+ slots.
Who it's for
This switch is aimed at businesses requiring a flexible, managed network switch with high port density, PoE capability for devices like IP cameras or phones, and uplinks supporting 10G speeds.
Why it's good
It provides a mix of standard Gigabit and multi-gigabit PoE ports with high-speed uplinks and stacking capability, simplifying network expansion and management through web-based tools at the Layer 3 level.
When to choose it
Choose this when you need a smart managed switch that supports PoE+ for powered devices and want the flexibility of stacking multiple switches to grow your network smoothly.
Specifications
| Management features | |
|---|---|
| Switch type | Managed |
| Web-based management | Yes |
| Switch layer | L3 |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| SFP+ module slots quantity | 2 |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity | 20 |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantity | 20 |
| Fiber ports quantity | 2 |
| Fiber optic connector | SFP+ |
| 2.5G Ethernet (copper) ports quantity | 4 |
| 10G Ethernet (copper) ports quantity | 2 |
| Copper ethernet cabling technology | 10BASE-T, 100BASE-FX, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T |
| Network | |
| Copper ethernet cabling technology | 10BASE-T, 100BASE-FX, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z |
| Head-of-line (HOL) blocking | Yes |
| VLAN support | Yes |
| Spanning tree protocol | Yes |
| Link aggregation | Yes |
| Flow control support | Yes |
| Auto MDI/MDI-X | Yes |
| 10G support | Yes |
| IGMP snooping | Yes |
| GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) | Yes |
| Data transmission | |
| Jumbo frames | 12288 |
| MAC address table | 16384 entries |
| Switching capacity | 140 Gbit/s |
| Store-and-forward | Yes |
| Jumbo frames support | Yes |
| Static route | Yes |
| Forwarding rate | 104.16 Mpps |
| Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) snooping | v1/v2 |
| Security | |
| Loop protection | Yes |
| BPDU filtering/protection | Yes |
| IGMP snooping | Yes |
| MAC address entries | Static MAC address entries |
| DHCP features | DHCP snooping |
| Multicast features | |
| Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) snooping | v1/v2 |
| Protocols | |
| GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) | Yes |
| Routing protocols | OSPF, RIP, RIPng, VRRP |
| Design | |
| Form factor | 1U |
| Product colour | Black |
| Stackable | Yes |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link, Power, Speed |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Certification | CE Class A, FCC Class A, IC Class A, RCM Class A, VCCI Class A, BSMI Class A |
| Performance | |
| Physical stacking (units) | 8 |
| Virtual stacking (units) | 32 |
| Noise level | 57.1 dB |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 333946 h |
| Stackable | Yes |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Power | |
| Power consumption (max) | 453.3 W |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Power source | AC |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | |
| Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) ports quantity | 20 |
| Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget | 370 W |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Yes |
| Operational conditions | |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95% |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | -5 - 50 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 95% |
| Heat dissipation | 1545.8 BTU/h |
| Virtual LAN features | |
| VLAN support | Yes |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 441 mm |
| Depth | 308.5 mm |
| Height | 44 mm |
| Weight | 4.29 kg |
| Optical fiber | |
| Fiber optic connector | SFP+ |
| Technical details | |
| Physical stacking (units) | 8 |
| Virtual stacking (units) | 32 |
| Form factor | 1U |
| Product colour | Black |
| Stackable | Yes |
| Noise level | 57.1 dB |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 333946 h |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Certificates | |
| Certification | CE Class A, FCC Class A, IC Class A, RCM Class A, VCCI Class A, BSMI Class A |
| Indication | |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link, Power, Speed |
| Mobile network | |
| GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) | Yes |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
Please contact us to discuss your network layout and confirm this switch meets your technical needs before ordering.