Description
Grandstream GWN7816 24-Port Layer 3 Multi-Gigabit Managed Network Switch Dubai
The Grandstream GWN7816 is a high-performance 24-port Layer 3 managed network switch with advanced multi-gigabit capabilities, designed for enterprise networks that require high-bandwidth connectivity, sophisticated routing, and future-ready networking infrastructure. This powerful switch delivers exceptional performance with its 24 multi-gigabit Ethernet ports supporting speeds up to 2.5Gbps, making it an ideal solution for organizations in Dubai and across the UAE that need to deploy high-bandwidth networks supporting advanced applications, high-definition video, and next-generation wireless infrastructure. Featuring 24 high-performance multi-gigabit Ethernet ports plus four SFP+ uplink ports, the GWN7816 provides a robust and scalable networking solution for demanding enterprise environments that require bandwidth beyond traditional gigabit limitations. The advanced Layer 3 management capabilities ensure comprehensive network control, performance optimization, and security, while the robust metal construction and advanced thermal design guarantee reliable operation under continuous load. As a leading Grandstream distributor in Dubai, Grandstream Dubai provides comprehensive support and competitive pricing for the GWN7816, ensuring enterprises can leverage advanced multi-gigabit Layer 3 networking technology to enhance their operational connectivity and prepare for future bandwidth requirements.
High-Performance 24-Port Multi-Gigabit Networking for Advanced Applications
The GWN7816 is engineered to deliver exceptional performance with its 24 multi-gigabit Ethernet ports supporting 100Mbps/1Gbps/2.5Gbps speeds with auto-negotiation and full-duplex operation. This advanced multi-gigabit port configuration is perfect for supporting high-bandwidth applications, including next-generation wireless access points, high-definition video streaming, advanced security systems, and bandwidth-intensive business applications commonly found in modern enterprise environments. The switch’s advanced Layer 3 switching architecture incorporates a high-performance switching fabric that delivers comprehensive multi-gigabit switching capacity, ensuring that all ports can operate simultaneously at full capacity without performance degradation. This robust switching capacity is essential for supporting bandwidth-intensive applications such as 4K video streaming, large file transfers, real-time collaboration, and advanced wireless networking that are increasingly common in modern enterprise environments across the UAE. The switch’s non-blocking architecture guarantees that network performance remains consistent even under full load conditions with all 24 ports operating at maximum multi-gigabit speeds, providing the reliability and performance that enterprises require for their critical high-bandwidth operations.
Advanced Layer 3 Routing with Multi-Gigabit Performance
The GWN7816 features comprehensive Layer 3 management capabilities optimized for multi-gigabit performance, including support for advanced routing protocols such as static routing, RIP, and OSPF. This enables sophisticated network segmentation, inter-VLAN routing, and advanced traffic management at multi-gigabit speeds, providing enterprises with complete control over their high-performance network infrastructure. The switch supports up to 4094 VLANs with comprehensive tagging and port-based VLAN assignment, enabling flexible network design and traffic segmentation based on business requirements while maintaining optimal multi-gigabit performance. The inter-VLAN routing capability eliminates the need for separate routing equipment, enabling direct communication between different network segments at multi-gigabit speeds while maintaining security and traffic control policies. This VLAN capability is particularly important for enterprise environments where network segmentation is essential for security, performance optimization, and regulatory compliance requirements commonly found in Dubai’s business environments, especially when supporting high-bandwidth applications that require multi-gigabit connectivity.
Comprehensive Quality of Service for Multi-Gigabit Traffic Management
The GWN7816 features advanced Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities specifically designed for multi-gigabit traffic management that enable comprehensive traffic prioritization and bandwidth management for high-performance enterprise applications. The QoS features include traffic classification, priority queuing, and bandwidth limiting optimized for multi-gigabit speeds, ensuring that critical business applications receive appropriate network resources while preventing network congestion and performance degradation even under high-bandwidth load conditions. The advanced QoS capabilities support various traffic types, including voice, video, and data, with appropriate priority levels and bandwidth allocation based on business requirements while maintaining optimal performance at multi-gigabit speeds. This QoS capability is particularly important for enterprise environments where multiple high-bandwidth application types compete for network resources, and where maintaining consistent performance for critical applications is essential for business productivity.
Professional Design with Advanced Multi-Gigabit Thermal Management
The GWN7816 features a professional-grade 1U rack-mountable metal enclosure with an advanced thermal design specifically engineered for multi-gigabit operation that ensures reliable performance under continuous high-bandwidth load. The robust construction provides superior durability and optimal heat dissipation, making it suitable for demanding enterprise environments where multi-gigabit performance is required continuously. The switch’s advanced thermal design features optimized airflow patterns, enhanced heat dissipation surfaces, and intelligent fan control that ensure reliable operation even under full load conditions with all 24 ports operating at maximum multi-gigabit speeds simultaneously. This thermal management capability is particularly important for deployments in the UAE’s demanding climate conditions, where effective heat dissipation is crucial for maintaining optimal multi-gigabit performance and device longevity under continuous high-bandwidth operation.
Advanced Security Features for Multi-Gigabit Networks
The GWN7816 incorporates a comprehensive suite of security features specifically designed for multi-gigabit network environments to protect your high-performance network from unauthorized access and security threats. The switch supports advanced security features such as access control lists (ACLs), port security, DHCP snooping, IP source guard, and comprehensive network protection capabilities optimized for multi-gigabit traffic inspection and filtering. These features provide granular control over network access and protect against common network attacks while maintaining optimal multi-gigabit performance. The security features include MAC address filtering, port-based authentication, and comprehensive access control that prevent unauthorized network access while maintaining operational flexibility for legitimate users and devices operating at multi-gigabit speeds.
Leading Local Grandstream Suppliers in UAE and Multi-Gigabit Support Services
Grandstream Dubai provides specialized expertise in enterprise Layer 3 multi-gigabit networking technology and comprehensive support services for the GWN7816, ensuring that enterprises can successfully deploy and operate sophisticated high-performance network infrastructure. Our support services include detailed pre-sales consultation to help organizations design optimal enterprise Layer 3 multi-gigabit network architectures, comprehensive installation guidance, and ongoing technical support to ensure optimal performance throughout the switch’s operational lifecycle. Our certified engineers have extensive experience with enterprise Grandstream Layer 3 multi-gigabit networking products and can provide expert guidance on network design, VLAN configuration, routing protocol implementation, multi-gigabit optimization, and deployment strategies for enterprise environments with high-bandwidth requirements. Contact Grandstream Dubai for professional Grandstream GWN7816 installation support and experience the difference that expert technical support can make for your organization’s essential enterprise multi-gigabit networking infrastructure and operational connectivity requirements.
Technical Specifications
Network Protocols | • IPv4• IPv6• IEEE 802.3• IEEE 802.3i• IEEE 802.3u• IEEE 802.3ab• IEEE 802.3z• IEEE 802.3ae• IEEE 802.3az• IEEE 802.3ad• IEEE 802.3x• IEEE 802.3af/at/bt• IEEE 802.1p• IEEE 802.1Q• IEEE 802.1d• IEEE 802.1s• IEEE 802.1w• IEEE 802.1x |
Gigabit Ethernet Ports | 48 |
SFP+ 10Gigabit Ports | 6 |
PoE Ports (PoE Models Only) | 48 |
Total PoE Output (PoE Models Only) | 740W (60W on Ports 1–8 with PoE++, 30W on all remaining ports) |
Total Non-Blocking Throughput | 108Gbps |
Switching Capability | 216Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 160.704Mpps |
Switching, Routing, and Multicast | • Supports stacking for unified device management with redundancy• 32K MAC addresses (static, dynamic, filtering, sticky)• 4K VLANs with support for port-based, MAC-based, protocol-based VLANs, IEEE 802.1Q tagging, and QinQ• Private VLAN• Voice VLAN (auto, tagged OUI, untagged OUI)• 32 VLAN virtual interfaces with 9216 MTU• 2K ARP/NDP• GVRP (pending)• 32 Link Aggregation• Spanning Tree Protocols (64 instances): STP, RTSP, MSTP, PVST(+), RPVST(+)• ERPS (pending)• 12K (IPv4) / 4K (IPv6) routes• 32 (IPv4) / 32 (IPv6) static routes• Policy Routing (pending)• Dynamic Routing: RIP, RIPng, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP• Routing Policy• VRRP (pending)• IGMP Snooping (IGMPv2 & IGMPv3): 256 groups• MLD Snooping (MLDv1 & MLDv2): 256 groups• MVR |
Security | • User hierarchical management & password protection via HTTPS, SSH, Telnet• Identity authentication: 802.1X, MAC authentication• AAA authentication: RADIUS, TACACS+• Storm control• Port isolation, port security, sticky MAC• MAC address filtering• IP/IPv6 source guard, DoS prevention, ARP inspection• DHCP/DHCPv6 Snooping• Loop protection: BPDU, root, loopback protection• Kensington Security Slot support |