QNAP Introduces the Half-width Rackmount QSW-M2106R-2S2T 2.5GbE & 10GbE L2 Web Managed Switch

QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking, and storage solutions innovator, today released the Half-width Rackmount QSW-M2106R-2S2T 10-port Layer 2 Web managed Switch. Supporting 2.5GbE, 10GbE and practical Layer 2 management functions, the QSW-M2106R-2S2T satisfies high-bandwidth requirements of servers and LAN infrastructure for SMBs. With its half-width design, the QSW-M2106R-2S2T is an ideal networking solution for server rooms in small businesses and organizations.

“Compared with the previous QSW-M2108R-2C, the QNAP QSW-M2106R-2S2T includes two 10GbE SFP+ and two 10GbE RJ45 ports,” said Ricky Ho, Product Manager of QNAP, adding “the half-width rackmount design also allows IT administrator to make efficient space utilization of server racks and cabinets, fulfilling high-bandwidth applications at a cost-optimized price.”

The QSW-M2106R-2S2T comes with two 10GbE SFP+ fiber ports, two 10GbE RJ45 ports and six 2.5GbE RJ45 ports (ten ports in total). The QSW-M2106R-2S2T is compatible with 10GbE and Multi-Gigabit NBASE-T technologies to support five speeds (10 Gbps, 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps and 100 Mbps) and enabling higher network speeds with existing Cat 5e cables for 2.5GbE RJ45 ports and 6a cables (or better) for 10GbE RJ45 ports. The QSW-M2106R-2S2T also provides Layer 2 management functions (such as LACP, VLAN, ACL and LLDP) via a user-friendly Web GUI for efficient network bandwidth controls and enhanced network security. With a half-width rackmount design, two QSW-M2106R-2S2T or one QSW-M2106R-2S2T with another half-width rackmount switch (such as QSW-M2108R-2C) can be installed in a 1U rack space for efficient physical space utilization and tidy cabling.

The QSW-M2106R-2S2T is one of the few web-managed switches that supports the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and is compliant with IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet and IEEE802.3x Flow Control in full-duplex mode. Users can deploy small/medium-scale networks that support expansion, redundancy, and loop prevention, while avoiding packet loss from unparalleled bandwidth, and reducing power consumption for low-speed and inactive connections. With its smart cooling system, the QSW-M2106R-2S2T ensures high-speed network performance while minimizing distracting background noise.

Key Specifications

QSW-M2106R-2S2T: 10 ports (2 x 10GbE SFP+ fiber, 2 x 10GbE RJ45 and 6 x 2.5GbE RJ45 ports); compliant with IEEE 802.3x and IEEE 802.3az; Auto Negotiation; the 10GE RJ45 ports of QSW-M2106R-2S2T are compatible with 10GbE and NBASE-T technologies to support five speeds (10 Gbps, 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps).

[Editor’s note: The QSW-M2106R-2S2T retails for around US$489]