17-Port 25GbE Fibre Managed Switch
QNAP QSW-M5216-1T Managed Switch
A web-managed rackmount switch with sixteen 25GbE SFP28 fibre ports, one 10GbE BASE-T port, a separate 1GbE management port and a listed switching capacity of 820Gbps.
A 25GbE fibre backbone with a 10GbE copper uplink option
The QNAP QSW-M5216-1T is positioned as a core switch for 25GbE servers and NAS, or for linking 25GbE and 10GbE switches. Its sixteen SFP28 ports, one 10GbE NBASE-T port, web management and Layer 2 features support high-speed storage, video-editing, virtualisation and AI network workloads.
Key features and benefits
Sixteen 25GbE fibre ports
Sixteen SFP28 ports provide dense 25GbE connectivity for servers and storage.
One 10GbE BASE-T port
A copper 10GbE port supports hybrid high-speed network deployment.
Web management through QSS
The interface provides an overview dashboard, port management and a settings guide.
Layer 2 controls
The highlighted management features include LACP, VLAN, ACL and LLDP.
RSTP support
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol supports expansion, redundancy and loop prevention.
IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
Full-duplex flow control is listed for managing traffic across unequal bandwidths.
Who is this model best for?
A strong choice for
- 25GbE fibre server-room backbones
- High-speed NAS and server connectivity
- Storage and video-editing networks
- Virtualisation and AI application traffic
- Teams combining 25GbE fibre and 10GbE copper
Consider another model if you need
- You need 100GbE ports
- You require mostly copper access ports
- You need L3 Lite routing features
Key specifications
- Management type
- Web Managed
- Ports
- 16 × 25GbE SFP28; 1 × 10GbE BASE-T RJ45
- Management port
- 1 × 1GbE RJ45
- MAC address table
- 32K
- Non-blocking throughput
- 410Gbps
- Switching capacity
- 820Gbps
- Console
- RS232
- Form factor
- Rackmount
- Dimensions
- 43.5 × 285 × 237.7 mm
- Warranty
- 2 Years
Full technical specifications
Network, ports and switching
| Management Type | Web Managed |
|---|---|
| Number of Ports | 17 |
| 25GbE SFP28 | 16 |
| 10GbE BASE-T (RJ45) | 1 |
| Management Port | 1 x 1GbE RJ45 |
| MAC Address Table | 32K |
| Total Non-Blocking Throughput | 410Gbps |
| Switching Capacity | 820Gbps |
| Management Interface | Web |
| Console | RS232 |
| Supported Standards | IEEE 802.3 Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-T, Out-of-Band port ( MGMT only ) IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3bz 2.5G/5GBase-T IEEE 802.3an 10G BASE-T IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX/LX IEEE 802.3ae 10G Fiber IEEE 802.3x Full-Duplex Flow Control IEEE 802.3by 25 Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging IEEE 802.1w RSTP IEEE 802.3ad LACP IEEE 802.1AB LLDP IEEE 802.1p Class of Service |
| Jumbo Frames | 9K |
Physical, environmental and power
| Power Supply Description | Internal Power Supply Unit |
|---|---|
| Max. Power Consumption | 32.602W |
| Input Power Type | AC |
| Fan | Supported |
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
| LED Indicators | Per Port: Speed/Link/Activity Per System: Power/Status |
| Buttons | Reset button |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 43.5 x 285 x 237.7 mm |
| Weight (Net) | 2.15 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 2.85 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5~95% Non-condensing |
Software and system features
| Input Voltage Range | 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz |
|---|
Warranty and certifications
| Certifications | CE, FCC, VCCI, BSMI |
|---|---|
| Electromagnetic Compliance | Class A |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
Frequently asked questions about the QSW-M5216-1T
What is the QNAP QSW-M5216-1T?
It is a web-managed rackmount switch with sixteen 25GbE SFP28 ports and one 10GbE BASE-T RJ45 port.
How many ports does the QSW-M5216-1T have?
It has 17 data ports: sixteen 25GbE SFP28 ports and one 10GbE BASE-T RJ45 port, plus one 1GbE RJ45 management port.
Which high-speed connections does the QSW-M5216-1T provide?
It provides sixteen 25GbE SFP28 fibre ports and one 10GbE BASE-T RJ45 port.
How is the QSW-M5216-1T managed?
It is web managed through QSS and highlights Layer 2 features including LACP, VLAN, ACL, LLDP and RSTP.
What is the switching capacity of the QSW-M5216-1T?
The listed switching capacity is 820Gbps.
What is the non-blocking throughput of the QSW-M5216-1T?
The listed total non-blocking throughput is 410Gbps.
What form factor does the QSW-M5216-1T use?
The QSW-M5216-1T uses a rackmount form factor.
What are the dimensions of the QSW-M5216-1T?
The stated dimensions are 43.5 × 285 × 237.7 mm.
What warranty is listed for the QSW-M5216-1T?
The QSW-M5216-1T lists a two-year warranty.
Which network-management features are highlighted for the QSW-M5216-1T?
It highlights LACP, VLAN, ACL, LLDP, RSTP and IEEE 802.3x Flow Control.
Important information
The 10GbE RJ45 port is listed for NBASE-T connectivity.
The product lists a two-year warranty.
