QNAP QSW-M5216-1T 17-Port 25GbE SFP28 Managed Ethernet Switch, 16x 25GbE SFP28 SFP+ Ports, 1x 10GbE RJ45 Ports

QNAP QSW-M5216-1T – 16-Port 25GbE Managed Fibre Switch with 10GbE Uplink

The QNAP QSW-M5216-1T is a high-performance Layer 2 web-managed switch designed for organisations that need ultra-fast network connectivity for storage, virtualisation, AI workloads, media production, HPC, and enterprise backbone networks. Featuring 16 x 25GbE SFP28 ports, a dedicated 10GbE RJ45 port, and a separate 1GbE management port, it provides an ideal platform for building high-bandwidth, low-latency networks while remaining simple to deploy and manage.

Whether connecting high-performance QNAP NAS systems, servers, workstations or core network infrastructure, the QSW-M5216-1T delivers exceptional throughput, advanced Layer 2 networking features, and an intuitive web-based management interface. With support for VLANs, Link Aggregation, QoS, ACLs, LLDP and Jumbo Frames, it offers enterprise-grade functionality without the complexity or licensing costs often associated with traditional data centre switches.

High-Speed 25GbE Fibre Connectivity

Built around 16 SFP28 25GbE fibre ports, the QSW-M5216-1T enables organisations to dramatically increase network bandwidth for storage, backup, virtual machines and high-performance computing. The switch is equally suited to modernising existing 10GbE networks or deploying new 25GbE infrastructure for demanding workloads.

A dedicated 10GbE RJ45 port provides convenient copper connectivity for servers or uplinks, while the separate 1GbE management interface allows out-of-band administration without consuming production bandwidth.

Enterprise Layer 2 Network Management

The intuitive web management interface makes advanced switching features accessible without requiring specialist networking expertise. Administrators can configure:

• IEEE 802.1Q VLANs
• Link Aggregation (LACP)
• Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP)
• Quality of Service (QoS)
• Access Control Lists (ACL)
• LLDP device discovery
• IGMP Snooping v2
• Jumbo Frames (9K)
• Port monitoring and statistics
• Firmware updates via web interface

These capabilities allow the switch to be deployed confidently in business, education, government and enterprise environments.

Built for High-Bandwidth Storage Networks

The QSW-M5216-1T is particularly well suited to environments using high-performance NAS and SAN storage, including:

• Video editing and post-production
• AI and machine learning infrastructure
• Virtualisation clusters
• High-speed backup repositories
• Database servers
• Scientific computing
• Enterprise file sharing
• Large surveillance storage deployments

Its 820Gbps switching capacity and 410Gbps non-blocking throughput ensure that multiple simultaneous high-speed transfers can occur without bottlenecks.

Reliable Rackmount Design

Designed for installation into standard equipment racks, the QSW-M5216-1T includes an internal power supply and active cooling suitable for continuous business operation. Front-panel LEDs provide instant visibility of link status and activity, while the compact chassis makes efficient use of rack space.

Key Features

• 16 x 25GbE SFP28 fibre ports
• 1 x 10GbE RJ45 copper port
• Dedicated 1GbE management port
• Web-managed Layer 2 switch
• 820Gbps switching capacity
• 410Gbps non-blocking throughput
• VLAN, LACP, QoS and ACL support
• RSTP and LLDP support
• IGMP Snooping v2
• 9K Jumbo Frame support
• Rackmount form factor
• Internal power supply
• Ideal for enterprise storage, servers and high-speed backbone networks

Technical Specifications

Specifications are subject to change by the manufacturer.