TP-LINK OMADA - ES228GP - 28-Port Gigabit Easy Managed Switch with 24-Port PoE+, 250W

ES228GP — TP-Link Omada 28-Port Gigabit Easy Managed Switch with 24-Port PoE+, 250W

The TP-Link Omada ES228GP is an easy managed switch with 26 Gigabit RJ45 ports, 24 of them PoE (250 W budget), plus two Gigabit SFP slots, in a 1U 19-inch rack-mountable steel case. It can be set up on its own through a web interface or adopted into an Omada SDN controller for central management.

What the ES228GP is for

The ES228GP is a PoE switch for powering and connecting IP cameras, Wi-Fi access points and VoIP phones over a single network cable. TP-Link list a PoE budget of 250 W shared across its 24 PoE ports, using 802.3af/at PoE+, with up to 30 W on any one port.

For CCTV, a typical fixed IP camera draws around 7 W or less, so the ES228GP can power roughly 24 cameras at once (check each camera's datasheet; PTZ and heated cameras draw more). TP-Link's Extend Mode allows PoE and data up to 250 m on the supported ports, at reduced speed, for cameras beyond the normal 100 m limit. For larger runs, see our full range of network switches.

Key features

• 26 Gigabit RJ45 ports, 24 of them PoE (250 W budget), plus two Gigabit SFP slots
• 802.3af/at PoE+ with a 250 W total budget and up to 30 W per port
• Easy managed: VLAN, IGMP snooping, QoS, link aggregation, port mirroring and loop prevention
• Central management, Omada app and cloud access when adopted by an Omada controller
• PoE Auto Recovery restarts unresponsive powered devices
• Fast PoE and Perpetual PoE keep devices powered through switch reboots
• 56 Gbps switching capacity

Watch: Omada PoE switch series overview

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Full specification

What you will need

You need network cable for each device. Total PoE draw of all connected devices must stay within the 250 W budget. SFP modules for fibre uplinks are sold separately. For central management you need an Omada controller (hardware, software or cloud-based); it is not needed for standalone use.

Buying from Zenith Security Co.

We are a supplier, not an installer. We will go through the ES228GP with you before you buy — the port count and speed against your devices and the PoE budget against your cameras or access points — and depending on your requirements and your area we can recommend a qualified trade installer. We have been operating since 2012 and you can visit our trade counter in Wolverhampton.

What is the PoE budget of the ES228GP and how many IP cameras can it power?

TP-Link list a 250 W PoE budget across 24 PoE ports, up to 30 W per port. At around 7 W per typical fixed IP camera that is roughly 24 cameras; higher-draw PTZ or heated cameras reduce that number.

Which PoE standard does the ES228GP support?

The PoE ports are 802.3af/at compliant, so they power standard PoE (15.4 W) and PoE+ (30 W) devices. They will not power 24 V passive PoE devices.

Is the ES228GP managed or unmanaged?

It is an easy managed (smart) switch. It works out of the box, and through its web interface you can set VLANs, QoS, IGMP snooping, link aggregation and port mirroring. It sits between an unmanaged switch and TP-Link's fully managed Omada SG range.

Is the ES228GP Omada compatible and does it need a controller?

Yes, it is part of the TP-Link Omada range. It does not need a controller to work, but adopting it into an Omada hardware, software or cloud-based controller adds central management, the Omada app and cloud access alongside your Omada access points and gateways.

Does the ES228GP have SFP or uplink ports?

Yes: two Gigabit SFP slots.

Can the ES228GP be rack mounted?

Yes. It has a 1U 19-inch rack-mountable steel case.

What is the difference between the ES228GP and the ES228GMP?

The ES228GP has 26 Gigabit RJ45 ports, 24 of them PoE (250 W budget), plus two Gigabit SFP slots. The ES228GMP has 26 Gigabit RJ45 ports, 24 of them PoE (384 W budget), plus two Gigabit SFP slots plus two Gigabit non-PoE RJ45 ports.

How quickly can I get it?

We ship nationally from our multi-million pound warehouse, with orders leaving daily. Orders placed before 2:30pm are normally dispatched for delivery within 1–2 working days to England, Scotland and Wales. You can also collect in store from our trade counter — call first so we can confirm your order is ready. We do not ship to Northern Ireland.

Can I collect or see one before buying?

Yes. Our trade counter is at Unit 3, Park View Centre, 243 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton WV2 3JU. Call first so we can confirm the item is there for you.

Questions on specification or compatibility: call 01902 902251, see our FAQ and support pages, or contact us. Trade accounts are available — see trade customers. Browse the full TP-Link range.

Official TP-Link VAR Partner: Zenith Security Co is listed on TP-Link's UK where-to-buy page as a VAR Partner, so this is genuine UK-supplied TP-Link equipment. See our full TP-Link range.