Planet L3 8-Port 2.5GBASE-T 802.3at PoE + 2-Port 10GBASE-X SFP+ Managed Ethernet Switch

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• Planet L3 8-Port 2.5GBASE-T 802.3at PoE + 2-Port 10GBASE-X SFP+ Managed Ethernet Switch

  Perfect Managed Multigigabit Ethernet Switch with L3/L2 Switching and Security
  PLANET MGS-6311-8P2X is a brand-new Layer 3 managed multigigabit switch providing 2.5Gbps data over UTP cables, designed for the demand of high-bandwidth required network equipment, such as Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax wireless AP, NAS, workstation and those with 2.5GBASE-T interfaces. It features 8 10/100/1000/2500BASE-T copper ports supporting 802.3at PoE+ injector function, a total PoE power budget of up to 150 watts and 2 extra 1G/10GBASE-X SFP+ fiber ports that are flexibly designed to extend the connection distance. 

  The MGS-6311-8P2X provides high-density performance, Layer 3 static routing, RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and OSPF (Open Shortest Path First). With 10Gbps interfaces, it can handle extremely large amounts of data in a secure topology linking to an enterprise backbone or high-capacity servers. The powerful network security features make the MGS-6311-8P2X perform effective data traffic control for ISP and enterprise VoIP, video streaming, and multicast applications. 

  
  2.5Gbps Capability for Diversified Bandwidth Applications
  With the terminal access rates of 802.11ac/ax wireless APs reaching as high as 1.2Gbps to 3.6Gbps, Gigabit ports have been unable to satisfy the demand. Supporting 2.5Gbps capability and 802.3af/at PoE output, the MGS-6311-8P2X can deliver not only data to 802.11ac/ax wireless APs, but also power with the existing CAT5e Ethernet cables to other powered devices such as APs and IP cameras. It can definitely give you the speed you demand and its Plug and Play makes installation easy

  The fiber-optic 10GBASE-X SFP+ interfaces of the MGS-6311-8P2X support dual speeds, 10GBASE-SR/LR and 1000BASE-SX/LX , meaning the administrator now can flexibly choose the suitable SFP/SFP+ transceiver according to the transmission distance or the transmission speed required to extend the network efficiently. 

  Redundant Ring, Fast Recovery for Critical Network Applications
  The MGS-6311-8P2X supports redundant ring technology and features strong, rapid self-recovery capability to prevent interruptions and external intrusions. It incorporates advanced ITU-T G.8032 ERPS (Ethernet Ring Protection Switching) technology and Spanning Tree Protocol (802.1s MSTP) into customer’s network to enhance system reliability and uptime in harsh environments. In a certain simple Ring network, the recovery time could be less than 15ms to quickly bring the network back to normal operation.

  
  Layer 3 Routing Support
  The MGS-6311-8P2X enables the administrator to conveniently boost network efficiency by configuring Layer 3 static routing manually, the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) or OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) settings automatically. 

  The RIP can employ the hop count as a routing metric and prevent routing loops by implementing a limit on the number of hops allowed in a path from the source to a destination. 
  The OSPF is an interior dynamic routing protocol for autonomous system based on link state. The protocol creates a database for link state by exchanging link states among Layer 3 switches, and then uses the Shortest Path First algorithm to generate a route table based on that database.
   
  Strong Multicast
  The MGS-6311-8P2X supports abundant multicast features. In Layer 2, it features IPv4 IGMPv1/v2/v3 snooping and IPv6 MLD v1/v2 snooping. With Multicast VLAN Register (MVR), multicast receiver/sender control and illegal multicast source detect functions which make the MGS-6311-8P2X great for any robust networking.

  Full IPv6 Support 
  The MGS-6311-8P2X provides IPv6 management and enterprise-level secure features such as SSH, ACL, WRR and RADIUS authentication. It thus helps the enterprises to step in the IPv6 era with the lowest investment. In addition, you don’t need to replace the network facilities when the IPv6 FTTx edge network is built.

  Robust Layer 2 Features
  The MGS-6311-8P2X can be programmed for basic switch management functions such as port speed configuration, port aggregation, VLAN, Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol, bandwidth control and IGMP snooping. This switch provides 802.1Q tagged VLAN, Q-in-Q, voice VLAN and GVRP Protocol functions. By supporting port aggregation, the MGS-6311-8P2X allows the operation of a high-speed trunk combined with multiple ports.  It enables up to 64 groups for trunking with a maximum of 8 ports for each group. 

  
  Excellent Layer 2 to Layer 4 Traffic Control
  The MGS-6311-8P2X is loaded with powerful traffic management and WRR features to enhance services offered by telecoms. The WRR functionalities include wire-speed Layer 4 traffic classifiers and bandwidth limitation which are particularly useful for multi-tenant unit, multi-business unit, Telco, or network service applications. It also empowers the enterprises to take full advantage of the limited network resources and guarantees the best in VoIP and video conferencing transmission. 

  Powerful Network Security
  The MGS-6311-8P2X offers comprehensive Layer 2 to Layer 4 Access Control List (ACL) for enforcing security to the edge. It can be used to restrict network access by denying packets based on source and destination IP address, TCP/UDP ports or defined typical network applications. Its protection mechanism also comprises 802.1x Port-based, MAC-based and web-based user and device authentications, which can be deployed with RADIUS, to ensure the port level security and block illegal users.

  Advanced IP Network Protection
  The MGS-6311-8P2X also provides DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard and Dynamic ARP Inspection functions to prevent IP snooping from attack and discard ARP packets with invalid MAC address. The network administrators can now construct highly-secure corporate networks with considerably less time and effort than before.

  Efficient and Secure Management
  For efficient management, the MGS-6311-8P2X is equipped with console, Web and SNMP management interfaces.

  With the built-in Web-based management interface, the MGS-6311-8P2X offers an easy-to-use, platform-independent management and configuration facility. 
  For text-based management, it can be accessed via Telnet and the console port. For reducing product learning time, the MGS-6311-8P2X offers Cisco-like command and customer doesn’t need to learn new command from these switches
  For standard-based monitor and management software, it offers SNMPv3 connection which encrypts the packet content at each session for secure remote management.
  Moreover, the MGS-6311-8P2X offers secure remote management by supporting SSHv2 connection which encrypts the packet content at each session.

  
  Intelligent SFP Diagnosis Mechanism
  The MGS-6311-8P2X supports SFP-DDM (Digital Diagnostic Monitor) function that greatly helps network administrator to easily monitor real-time parameters of the SFP and SFP+ transceivers, such as optical output power, optical input power, temperature, laser bias current, and transceiver supply voltage.

  
  Centralized Power Management for Gigabit Ethernet PoE Networking
  To fulfill the needs of higher power required PoE network applications with Gigabit speed transmission, the MGS-6311-8P2X provides 8 10/100/1000/2500BASE-T high-performance Gigabit IEEE 802.3at PoE+ ports with each port delivering up to 32 watts. It perfectly meets the power requirements of PoE VoIP phone and all kinds of PoE IP cameras such as IR, PTZ, speed dome cameras or even box type IP cameras with built-in fan and heater.

  The MGS-6311-8P2X’s PoE capabilities also help to reduce deployment costs for network devices as a result of freeing from the restrictions of power outlet locations. Power and data switching are integrated into one unit, delivered over a single cable and managed centrally. It thus eliminates the cost for additional AC wiring and reduces installation time.

  Intelligent Powered Device Alive Check
  The MGS-6311-8P2X can monitor connected PD status in real time via PD alive check function. Once the PD stops working and responding, the MGS-6311-8P2X will resume the PoE power and bring the PD back to work. It will greatly enhance the network reliability through the PoE port resetting the PD’s power source and reducing administrator management burden.

  
  PoE Schedule for Energy Savings
  Besides being used for IP surveillance, the MGS-6311-8P2X is certainly applicable to build any PoE network including VoIP and wireless LAN. Under the trend of energy saving worldwide and contributing to the environmental protection on the Earth, the MGS-6311-8P2X can effectively control the power supply besides its capability of giving high watts power. The “PoE schedule” function helps you to enable or disable PoE power feeding for each PoE port during specified time intervals and it is a powerful function to help SMBs or enterprises save energy and budget.

  Applications

  Excellent Solution to Enterprise Security and QoS Switch
  The MGS-6311-8P2X performs 80 Gigabits per second non-blocking switch fabric, so it can easily provide a local 10Gbps high bandwidth Ethernet network for the backbone of your department. With the two built-in SFP+ ports, the MGS-6311-8P2X provides the uplink to the backbone network through the 10G Ethernet LR/SR SFP+ modules. It further improves the network efficiency and protects the network clients by offering the security and QoS features.

  
  Layer 3 VLAN Routing
  With the built-in robust Layer 3 traffic routing protocols, the MGS-6311-8P2X ensures reliable routing between VLANs and network segments. The routing protocols can be applied via VLAN interface. The MGS-6311-8P2X is certainly a cost-effective and ideal solution for enterprises.

  
  High Availability Mesh Networking Solution for Big Data System
  With highly-flexible, highly-extendable and easy-to-install features, the MGS-6311-8P2X offers up to 80Gbps data exchange speed via optical fiber interface and the transmission distance can be extended to 120km. The MGS-6311-8P2X features strong, rapid, self-recovery capability to prevent interruptions and external intrusions. It incorporates IEEE 802.1s MSTP (Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol, spanning tree by VLAN) into customer’s automation network to enhance system reliability and uptime. The MGS-6311-8P2X is the ideal solution for data centers, service providers and telecoms to build redundant connection and establish high bandwidth for Big Data server farm.

  Key Features

  Physical Ports
  8 10/100/1000/2500BASE-T ports with 32W 802.3at PoE+ injector function 
  2 10GBASE-SR/LR SFP+ slots, compatible with 1000BASE-SX/LX/BX SFP 
  RJ45 to DB9 console interface for switch basic management and setup
   
  IP Routing Features
  IP routing protocol supports RIPv1/v2, OSPFv2
  Routing interface provides per VLAN routing mode 
  Supports route redistribution 
   
  Layer 2 Features
  Complies with the IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3bz Gigabit Ethernet standard
  Prevents packet loss flow control
  IEEE 802.3x pause frame flow control in full-duplex mode
  Back pressure flow control in half-duplex mode
  High performance Store-and-Forward architecture, broadcast storm control, port loopback detection
  16K MAC address table, automatic source address learning and aging
  Supports VLAN
  IEEE 802.1Q tag-based VLAN
  GVRP for dynamic VLAN management
  Provider Bridging (VLAN Q-in-Q, IEEE 802.1ad) supported
  Private VLAN Edge (PVE) supported
  GVRP protocol for Management VLAN
  Protocol-based VLAN
  MAC-based VLAN
  IP subnet VLAN
  Supports Link Aggregation
  Maximum 64 trunk groups, up to 8 ports per trunk group
  IEEE 802.3ad LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol)
  Cisco ether-channel (static trunk)
  Supports Spanning Tree Protocol
  STP, IEEE 802.1D (Classic Spanning Tree Protocol)
  RSTP, IEEE 802.1w (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol)
  MSTP, IEEE 802.1s (Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol, spanning tree by VLAN)
  Supports BPDU & root guard
  Port mirroring to monitor the incoming or outgoing traffic on a particular port (many to many)
  Provides port mirror (many-to-1)
  Supports G.8032 ERPS (Ethernet Ring Protection Switching)
   
  Quality of Service
  8 priority queues on all switch ports
  Support for strict priority and WRR (Weighted Round Robin) CoS policies
  Traffic classification
  IEEE 802.1p CoS/ToS
  IPv4/IPv6 DSCP
  Port-based WRR
  Strict priority and WRR CoS policies
   
  Multicast
  Supports IPv4 IGMP snooping v1, v2 and v3
  Supports IPv6 MLD v1 and v2 snooping
  Querier mode support
  Supports Multicast VLAN Register (MVR)
   
  Security
  IEEE 802.1x port-based network access authentication
  MAC-based network access authentication 
  Built-in RADIUS client to cooperate with the RADIUS servers for IPv4 and IPv6
  TACACS+ login users access authentication
  IP-based Access Control List (ACL)
  MAC-based Access Control List
  Supports DHCP snooping
  Supports ARP inspection
  IP Source Guard prevents IP spoofing attacks
  Dynamic ARP Inspection discards ARP packets with invalid MAC address to IP address binding
   
  Management
  Management IP for IPv4 and IPv6
  Switch Management Interface
  Console/Telnet Command Line Interface 
  Web switch management
  SNMP v1, v2c, and v3 switch management
  SSHv2/TLSv1.2 secure access
  BOOTP and DHCP for IP address assignment
  Firmware upload/download via TFTP or HTTP Protocol for IPv4 and IPv6
  SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) for IPv4 and IPv6
  User privilege levels control
  Syslog server for IPv4 and IPv6
  Supports DDM
  Four RMON groups 1, 2, 3, 9 (history, statistics, alarms and events)
  Supports sFlow
  Supports ULDP
  Supports ULPP (Uplink Protection Protocol)
  Supports ULSM (Uplink State Monitor protocol)
  Supports LLDP/LLDP MED
  Supports DHCP Option82/43/60/61/67
  Supports ping, trace route function for IPv4 and IPv6
  PLANET Smart Discovery Utility for deployment management
   
  Power over Ethernet 
  Complies with IEEE 802.3at/af Power over Ethernet Plus 
  Up to 8 ports of IEEE 802.3af/802.3at devices powered
  Supports PoE power up to 32 watts for each PoE port
  Supports maximum 150-watt PoE budget
  Auto detects powered device (PD)
  Circuit protection prevents power interference between ports
  Remote power feeding up to 100 meters
  PoE management
  Total PoE power budget control
  Per port PoE function enable/disable
  PoE port power feeding priority
  Per PoE port power limitation
  PD classification detection
  PoE schedule

• Category	Item	Specification
  Ports	Copper Ports	8 x 10/100/1000/2500BASE-T RJ45 (Ports 1–8)
  	PoE Ports	8 x IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ (Ports 1–8)
  	10G SFP+ Ports	2 x 10GBASE-SR/LR SFP+ (Ports 9–10), backward compatible with 1G SFP
  	Console Port	1 x RJ45-to-RS232 serial (9600, 8, N, 1)
  Performance	Switching Fabric	80Gbps / Non-blocking
  	Throughput	59.52Mpps
  	MAC Table	16K entries
  	Routing Table	6K routes
  	Buffer	12MB shared data buffer
  	Jumbo Frame	12KB
  PoE	PoE Standard	IEEE 802.3af/at (PoE+)
  	Power Output per Port	Max 32W
  	PoE Power Budget	150W (total)
  	Power Pin Assignment	1/2(-), 3/6(+)
  Hardware	CPU	MIPS 800MHz
  	RAM / Flash	512MB / 32MB
  	Power Supply	AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz
  	Power Consumption	10.7W (system), 174W (system + PoE)
  	Cooling	1 x Fan
  	ESD Protection	Contact ±6KV, Air ±8KV
  	Surge Protection	±2KV (Diff), ±4KV (Common)
  Dimensions	Size	330 x 230 x 43.6 mm (1U)
  	Weight	2172g
  Layer 3 Features	IPv4 Support	Static, RIP v1/v2, OSPF v2
  	IPv6 Support	ICMPv6, ND, DNSv6
  	ARP	ARP, ARP Proxy
  Layer 2 Features	VLAN	802.1Q, Q-in-Q, MAC/IP/Protocol-based VLANs, PVE, GVRP
  	Link Aggregation	LACP / Static, up to 64 groups
  	QoS	8 Queues, 802.1p, WRR, Strict Priority
  	Spanning Tree	802.1D/w/s
  	Multicast	IGMP v1/v2/v3, MLD v1/v2, MVR
  Security	ACL	Standard, Extended, IP/MAC-based, Time-based (Up to 4K entries)
  	Authentication	802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+
  	Protection	IP+MAC+Port binding, DoS defense, DHCP snooping (Options 82/43/60/61/67)
  Management	Interfaces	Web, Console, CLI, Telnet, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, SSHv2, TLSv1.2
  	Monitoring Tools	Syslog, NTP, SNMP MIB, PLANET Discovery, RMON (1/2/3/9)
  	Protocols	IPv4/IPv6 dual stack, FTP/TFTP, LLDP
  Compliance	Certifications	FCC Part 15 Class A, CE
  	Standards	IEEE 802.3/ab/ae/af/at, 802.1Q/p/D/w/s/X, ITU G.8032
  Environment	Operating Temp	0 ~ 50°C
  	Storage Temp	-10 ~ 70°C
  	Humidity	5–90% RH (non-condensing)

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