PLANET L3 8-Port 2.5GBASE-T 802.3bt PoE + 4-Port 10GBASE-X SFP+ Managed Ethernet Switch MGS-6311-8UP4X

Perfect Managed Multigigabit Ethernet Switch with L3/L2 Switching and Security

PLANET MGS-6311-8UP4X is a brand-new Layer 3 managed multigigabit switch providing 2.5Gbps data over UTP cables, designed for the demand of high-bandwidth required network equipment, such as Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) wireless APs, NAS, workstation and those with 2.5GBASE-T interfaces. It features 8 10/100/1000/2500BASE-T copper ports supporting 802.3bt PoE++ injector function, a total PoE power budget of up to 240 watts and 4 extra 1G/2.5G/10GBASE-X SFP+ fiber ports that are flexibly designed to extend the connection distance.  

The MGS-6311-8UP4X provides high-density performance, Layer 3 dynamic routing - RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) and VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol). With 2.5Gbps copper interfaces and 10Gbps fiber-optical interfaces, it can handle extremely large amounts of data in a secure topology linking to an enterprise backbone or high-capacity servers. The powerful network security features make the MGS-6311-8UP4X perform effective data traffic control for ISP and enterprise Wi-Fi, video streaming, and multicast applications.

2.5Gbps Capability for Diversified Bandwidth Applications

With the terminal access rates of 802.11ac/ax wireless APs reaching as high as 1.2Gbps to 3.6Gbps, Gigabit ports have been unable to satisfy the demand. Supporting 2.5Gbps capability and 802.3at/bt PoE output, the MGS-6311-8UP4X can deliver not only data to 802.11ac/ax wireless APs, but also power with the existing CAT5e Ethernet cables to other powered devices such as APs and IP cameras. It can definitely give you the speed you demand and its Plug and Play makes installation easy

The fiber-optic 10GBASE-X SFP+ interfaces of the MGS-6311-8UP4X support dual speeds, 10GBASE-SR/LR and 1000BASE-SX/LX , meaning the administrator now can flexibly choose the suitable SFP/SFP+ transceiver according to the transmission distance or the transmission speed required to extend the network efficiently. 

Full-Power IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ for Next-Generation High-Power Applications

MGS-6311-8UP4X equipped with IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ technology, this switch delivers up to 95 watts of power per port, enabling a single Ethernet cable to transmit both multi-gigabit data and high-power electricity simultaneously. With 8 × 2.5GBASE-T PoE++ ports and a total PoE power budget of up to 240 watts, it is purpose-built to support power-hungry edge devices such as AI smart cameras, PoE lighting systems, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) wireless APs, digital signage, and industrial IoT equipment.

Powering Smart Buildings and Edge AI with 802.3bt PoE++

By eliminating the need for additional power outlets and adapters, 802.3bt PoE++ simplifies deployment, reduces installation costs, and enhances network flexibility, making it an ideal solution for smart buildings, intelligent transportation, surveillance, and edge AI applications where high power and high bandwidth are both critical.

Remote Management Solution with NMS

The MGS-6311-8UP4X with the NMS helps IT staff remotely manage all network devices and monitor PDs' operational statuses. Thus, they are designed for both the enterprises and industries where deployments of PDs can be as remote as possible, without having to go to the actual location once a bug or faulty condition is found. With the NMS, all kinds of businesses can now be speedily and efficiently managed from one platform.

Redundant Ring, Fast Recovery for Critical Network Applications

The MGS-6311-8UP4X supports redundant ring technology and features strong, rapid self-recovery capability to prevent interruptions and external intrusions. It incorporates advanced ITU-T G.8032 ERPS (Ethernet Ring Protection Switching) technology and Spanning Tree Protocol (802.1s MSTP) into customer’s network to enhance system reliability and uptime in harsh environments. In a certain simple Ring network, the recovery time could be less than 15ms to quickly bring the network back to normal operation.

Layer 3 Routing Support

The MGS-6311-8UP4X enables the administrator to conveniently boost network efficiency by configuring Layer 3 static routing manually, and automatically configuring RIP (Routing Information Protocol), OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) and VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) for gateway redundancy.

• The RIP can employ the hop count as a routing metric and prevent routing loops by implementing a limit on the number of hops allowed in a path from the source to a destination. 
• The OSPF is an interior dynamic routing protocol for autonomous system based on link state. The protocol creates a database for link state by exchanging link states among Layer 3 switches, and then uses the Shortest Path First algorithm to generate a route table based on that database.
• The VRRP can provide default gateway redundancy by allowing multiple Layer 3 switches to share a virtual IP address. When the master device becomes unavailable, a backup device can automatically take over the virtual gateway role, ensuring continuous network connectivity and high availability

Strong Multicast

The MGS-6311-8UP4X supports abundant multicast features. In Layer 2, it features IPv4 IGMPv1/v2/v3 snooping and IPv6 MLD v1/v2 snooping. With Multicast VLAN Register (MVR), multicast receiver/sender control and illegal multicast source detect functions which make the MGS-6311-8UP4X great for any robust networking.

Full IPv6 Support 

The MGS-6311-8UP4X provides IPv6 management and enterprise-level secure features such as SSH, ACL, WRR and RADIUS authentication. It thus helps the enterprises to step in the IPv6 era with the lowest investment. In addition, you don’t need to replace the network facilities when the IPv6 FTTx edge network is built.

Robust Layer 2 Features

The MGS-6311-8UP4X supports basic switch management functions such as port speed configuration, port aggregation, VLANs, Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), bandwidth control, and IGMP snooping. The MGS-6311-8UP4X provides 802.1Q tagged VLAN, Q-in-Q, voice VLAN, and GVRP protocol functions. By supporting port aggregation, the MGS-6311-8UP4X allows the operation of high-speed trunks combined with multiple ports. It supports up to 64 trunk groups with a maximum of 8 ports per group.

Excellent Layer 2 to Layer 4 Traffic Control

The MGS-6311-8UP4X is loaded with powerful traffic management and WRR features to enhance services offered by telecoms. The WRR functionalities include wire-speed Layer 4 traffic classifiers and bandwidth limitation which are particularly useful for multi-tenant unit, multi-business unit, Telco, or network service applications. It also empowers the enterprises to take full advantage of the limited network resources and guarantees the best in VoIP and video conferencing transmission. 

Powerful Network Security

The MGS-6311-8UP4X offers comprehensive Layer 2 to Layer 4 Access Control List (ACL) for enforcing security to the edge. It can be used to restrict network access by denying packets based on source and destination IP address, TCP/UDP ports or defined typical network applications. Its protection mechanism also comprises 802.1x Port-based, MAC-based and web-based user and device authentications, which can be deployed with RADIUS, to ensure the port level security and block illegal users.

Advanced IP Network Protection

The MGS-6311-8UP4X also provides DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard and Dynamic ARP Inspection functions to prevent IP snooping from attack and discard ARP packets with invalid MAC address. The network administrators can now construct highly-secure corporate networks with considerably less time and effort than before.

Efficient and Secure Management

For efficient management, the MGS-6311-8UP4X is equipped with console, Web and SNMP management interfaces.

• With the built-in Web-based management interface, the MGS-6311-8UP4X offers an easy-to-use, platform-independent management and configuration facility. 
• For text-based management, the MGS-6311-8UP4X can be accessed via Telnet or the console port. To reduce product learning time, it offers Cisco-like commands, and customers do not need to learn new commands for these switches.
• For standard-based monitor and management software, it offers SNMPv3 connection which encrypts the packet content at each session for secure remote management.

Moreover, the MGS-6311-8UP4X offers secure remote management by supporting SSHv2 connection which encrypts the packet content at each session.

Intelligent SFP Diagnosis Mechanism

The MGS-6311-8UP4X supports SFP-DDM (Digital Diagnostic Monitor) function that greatly helps network administrator to easily monitor real-time parameters of the SFP and SFP+ transceivers, such as optical output power, optical input power, temperature, laser bias current, and transceiver supply voltage.

Intelligent Powered Device Alive Check

The MGS-6311-8UP4X can monitor the status of connected PDs in real time via the PD alive check function. If a PD stops operating or responding, the switch will restore PoE power to the PD, allowing it to resume normal operation. This feature greatly enhances network reliability by resetting the PD’s power via the PoE port and reduces the administrator’s management burden.

PoE Schedule for Energy Savings

Besides IP surveillance, the MGS-6311-8UP4X are also suitable for building PoE networks, including VoIP and wireless LAN. In response to global energy-saving initiatives and environmental protection efforts, the switches can effectively manage power supply while still delivering high wattage. The PoE Schedule function allows each PoE port to be enabled or disabled during specified time intervals, helping SMBs and enterprises save energy and reduce costs.