What it is
The Zyxel XGS2220-30HP is a managed Layer 3 access switch with 24 Gigabit RJ-45 ports supporting Power over Ethernet (PoE+), plus 6 10G uplink ports. It offers 400 watts of PoE power budget suitable for powering multiple devices directly from the switch.
Who it's for
Ideal for businesses needing flexible network access with reliable PoE support—such as offices with VoIP phones, wireless access points, or surveillance cameras—requiring Layer 3 features like routing and ARP inspection to manage traffic efficiently.
Why it's good
This switch combines solid wired connectivity with comprehensive management options including Layer 3 routing capabilities and web-based management. The 400W PoE budget covers a range of powered devices without extra injectors, while 10G uplinks facilitate high-speed backbone connections.
When to choose it
Pick this model when you need a robust Layer 3 managed switch with ample PoE for medium-sized networks, especially if you want 10 Gigabit uplinks for aggregation. Check compatibility with existing infrastructure and PoE needs before purchase.
Specifications
| Management features | |
|---|---|
| ARP inspection | Yes |
| Switch type | Managed |
| Web-based management | Yes |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support | Yes |
| Multicast support | Yes |
| Switch layer | L3 |
| Cloud-managed | Yes |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity | 24 |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| Installed SFP modules quantity | 0 |
| Installed SFP+ modules quantity | 4 |
| 10G Ethernet (copper) ports quantity | 2 |
| Network | |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3bt, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z |
| Routing entries | 64 |
| 10G support | Yes |
| IGMP snooping | Yes |
| GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) | Yes |
| IGMP proxy | Yes |
| Data transmission | |
| Packet buffer memory | 2 MB |
| MAC address table | 32000 entries |
| Switching capacity | 168 Gbit/s |
| Jumbo frames support | Yes |
| Static route | Yes |
| Forwarding rate | 125 Mpps |
| Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) snooping | MLD v1/v2 |
| Security | |
| BPDU filtering/protection | Yes |
| Security algorithms | SNMP, SNMPv2, SNMPv3 |
| IGMP snooping | Yes |
| Authentication type | IEEE 802.1x, RADIUS, TACACS+ |
| IGMP proxy | Yes |
| DHCP features | DHCP relay, DHCP server |
| Multicast features | |
| Multicast support | Yes |
| Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) snooping | MLD v1/v2 |
| Protocols | |
| GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) | Yes |
| Design | |
| Product colour | Black |
| LED indicators | Yes |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 268.305 h |
| Internal memory | 1024 MB |
| Flash memory | 64 MB |
| Packet buffer memory | 2 MB |
| Power | |
| Power consumption (max) | 477 W |
| Power supply included | Yes |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Power source | AC |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | |
| Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget | 400 W |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantity | 26 |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Yes |
| Operational conditions | |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | -20 - 50 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 95% |
| Heat dissipation | 1626.57 BTU/h |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 441 mm |
| Depth | 330 mm |
| Height | 44 mm |
| Weight | 4.35 kg |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 580 mm |
| Package depth | 503 mm |
| Package height | 95 mm |
| Package weight | 5.77 kg |
| Technical details | |
| Product colour | Black |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 268.305 h |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Low Voltage Directive (LVD), CE |
| Memory | |
| Packet buffer memory | 2 MB |
| Internal memory | 1024 MB |
| Flash memory | 64 MB |
| Certificates | |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Low Voltage Directive (LVD), CE |
| Indication | |
| LED indicators | Yes |
| Mobile network | |
| GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) | Yes |
Contact Creative Systems to confirm this switch fits your network setup and power requirements before ordering.