TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, makes available today the 16-Port Gigabit Web Smart PoE+ Switch, model TPE-1620WS — a feature packed managed PoE+ switch.

This sturdy metal rack-mountable switch features 16 Gigabit PoE+ ports and two shared SFP slots. PoE+ ports automatically supplies PoE+ (up to 30 Watts) or PoE (up to 15 Watts) power to connected devices. TRENDnet’s energy saving GREENnet technology powers down ports when not in use — resulting in power savings of up to 70%.

Security protocols including ACL, SSL, MAC/port filtering, 802.1X, TACACS+, and RADIUS support layered security controls. The TPE-1620WS is IPv6 ready, with full IPv6 support. Embedded traffic management technology includes: 802.3ad link aggregation, Asymmetric VLAN, 802.1Q VLAN, Voice VLAN, GVRP, 802.1p Class of Service (CoS), and QoS queue scheduling. Traffic comparison charts, error group charts, and a convenient cable diagnostic test aides in rapid troubleshooting. RMON, SNMP, SNMP Trap, and Port Mirroring support administrator monitoring solutions.

Additional Information Product Warranty: 3 year limited More information: http://www.trendnet.com/products/proddetail.asp?prod=195_TPE-1620WS&cat=60 High resolution images: http://www.trendnet.com/downloads/list_subcategory.asp?SUBTYPE_ID=1651 Pricing and Availability TPE-1620WS Availability: Currently available from online and retail partners TPE-1620WS MSRP: $529.99