QNAP QSW-M3216R-8S8T 16-Port 10G Managed Ethernet Switch, 8x 10GbE SFP+ Ports, 8x 10GbE RJ45 Ports

QNAP QSW-M3216R-8S8T – 10GbE Managed Rackmount Switch with 8 SFP+ and 8 RJ45 Ports

The QNAP QSW-M3216R-8S8T is a high-performance Layer 2 managed switch designed to provide flexible 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for businesses, creative professionals, virtualisation environments, and enterprise storage networks. Combining 8 x 10GbE SFP+ fibre ports with 8 x 10GbE RJ45 Multi-Gig copper ports, this versatile rackmount switch makes it easy to integrate both fibre and copper infrastructure into a single high-speed network.

Ideal for connecting QNAP NAS systems, virtualisation hosts, workstations, servers and core networking equipment, the QSW-M3216R-8S8T delivers enterprise-class performance with an intuitive web management interface. Advanced Layer 2 networking features, comprehensive traffic management, and non-blocking switching ensure reliable, low-latency networking for demanding business applications.

Flexible 10GbE Fibre and Copper Networking

The QSW-M3216R-8S8T offers a hybrid design that supports both fibre and copper deployments without requiring separate switches.

The switch includes:

• 8 x 10GbE SFP+ ports for high-speed fibre uplinks, servers and storage
• 8 x 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports supporting Multi-Gig Ethernet compatibility
• Support for 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G and 100Mbps speeds on RJ45 ports
• A dedicated Gigabit Ethernet management port for out-of-band administration

This flexibility allows organisations to migrate to 10GbE at their own pace while supporting existing network infrastructure.

Enterprise Layer 2 Management Features

The intuitive web-based management platform provides comprehensive Layer 2 functionality suitable for business and enterprise environments, including:

• IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
• Link Aggregation (LACP)
• Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
• Quality of Service (QoS)
• Access Control Lists (ACL)
• LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol)
• IGMP Snooping v2
• Jumbo Frames up to 9KB
• Port mirroring
• Broadcast storm control
• Cable diagnostics
• Port statistics and monitoring

These features enable administrators to optimise performance, improve network security, and simplify ongoing management.

Designed for High-Speed Storage and Virtualisation

The QSW-M3216R-8S8T is an excellent choice for environments requiring reliable, high-bandwidth networking, including:

• QNAP NAS deployments
• VMware, Hyper-V and Proxmox virtualisation
• Video editing and multimedia production
• Large backup repositories
• AI and data analytics workloads
• Enterprise file servers
• Database infrastructure
• High-performance workstation networks

Its high switching capacity enables multiple simultaneous 10GbE transfers without creating network bottlenecks.

High Performance Switching Architecture

The switch is engineered with a non-blocking architecture that allows every port to operate at full line speed simultaneously. Whether handling large file transfers, virtual machine traffic or storage replication, the QSW-M3216R-8S8T delivers consistent low-latency performance across the network.

Advanced buffering and intelligent traffic management help maintain reliable throughput during periods of heavy network utilisation.

Rackmount Design for Professional Deployments

Designed for installation into standard 19-inch equipment racks, the QSW-M3216R-8S8T features a durable metal chassis, integrated power supply and active cooling system suitable for continuous operation in server rooms and communications cabinets.

The front-panel layout provides clear visibility of link and activity status for every port, simplifying installation and troubleshooting.

Key Features

• 8 x 10GbE SFP+ fibre ports
• 8 x 10GBASE-T RJ45 Multi-Gig ports
• Dedicated 1GbE management port
• Supports 10G / 5G / 2.5G / 1G / 100M on copper ports
• Web-managed Layer 2 switch
• High-capacity non-blocking switching architecture
• IEEE 802.1Q VLAN support
• Link Aggregation (LACP)
• Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP)
• QoS traffic prioritisation
• ACL security policies
• LLDP and IGMP Snooping
• 9KB Jumbo Frame support
• Rackmount metal chassis
• Internal power supply

Technical Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.