TP-LINK - TL-SG1218MP - 18-Port Gigabit Rackmount Unmanaged Switch with 16-Port PoE+

TL-SG1218MP — TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Rackmount Unmanaged Switch with 16-Port PoE+

The TP-Link TL-SG1218MP is an unmanaged switch with 18 Gigabit RJ45 ports, 16 of them PoE (250 W budget), plus two Gigabit combo SFP slots, in a 1U 19-inch rack-mountable steel case. It is plug and play, so it works out of the box with no configuration.

What the TL-SG1218MP is for

The TL-SG1218MP 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 16 PoE ports, using 802.3af/at PoE+.

For CCTV, a typical fixed IP camera draws around 7 W or less, so the TL-SG1218MP can power roughly 16 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

• 18 Gigabit RJ45 ports, 16 of them PoE (250 W budget), plus two Gigabit combo SFP slots
• 802.3af/at PoE+ with a 250 W total budget
• Plug and play unmanaged switch, no configuration needed
• Extend Mode for PoE and data up to 250 m on supported ports
• Isolation Mode to stop PoE ports talking to each other
• Priority Mode for the first ports
• PoE Auto Recovery restarts unresponsive powered devices

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.

Buying from Zenith Security Co.

We are a supplier, not an installer. We will go through the TL-SG1218MP 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 TL-SG1218MP and how many IP cameras can it power?

TP-Link list a 250 W PoE budget across 16 PoE ports. At around 7 W per typical fixed IP camera that is roughly 16 cameras; higher-draw PTZ or heated cameras reduce that number.

Which PoE standard does the TL-SG1218MP 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 TL-SG1218MP managed or unmanaged?

Unmanaged. It is plug and play with no web interface or VLAN settings.

Does the TL-SG1218MP work with TP-Link Omada?

No, it cannot be adopted or managed by an Omada controller, though it will pass Omada traffic like any switch. If you want Omada management, look at the ES220GP easy managed switch.

Does the TL-SG1218MP have SFP or uplink ports?

Yes: two Gigabit combo SFP slots.

Can the TL-SG1218MP be rack mounted?

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

What is the difference between the TL-SG1218MP and the TL-SL1218MP?

The TL-SG1218MP has 18 Gigabit RJ45 ports, 16 of them PoE (250 W budget), plus two Gigabit combo SFP slots. The TL-SL1218MP has 18 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ports, 16 of them PoE (250 W budget), plus two Gigabit RJ45 ports and two Gigabit combo SFP slots.

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.