The CL1025K-8LG-2S-10G is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch with eight 2.5G auto-sensing RJ45 ports and two 10G SFP optical ports. Each RJ45 interface supports MDI/MDIX auto-reversal and line-speed transmission. It is plug-and-play, requiring no management, and is convenient and fast. It supports multiple management methods including CLI command line, web management, SNMP, and SSH. It also supports PORT, MAC, IP, and EAPS ring network four-element intelligent scanning and binding for rapid user information location. This unmanaged PoE switch is a suitable solution for 10G metropolitan Ethernet, IoT, and enterprise 10 Gigabit network user terminals.

📡 Core User Groups (Who needs 2.5G PoE)

🔹 Enterprise & Campus IT: Deploying Wi-Fi 7 APs (30W+), 4K PTZ cameras, and IP phones in future-oriented offices. Requires 2.5G access at the AP end, 10G uplink, and advanced QoS to ensure smooth Teams/Zoom performance and support for EVPN/VXLAN for zero-packet-loss roaming across buildings.

Typical Scenario: Wi-Fi 6E/7 AP, 4K PTZ 25W, L3 routing, BFD <50ms, M-LAG

🔹 System Integrators / MSPs: Deploying IoT sensors, access control systems, and digital signage for smart buildings. Requires a high PoE budget (230W–740W), remote cloud management (such as NETGEAR Insight/TP-Link Cloud), and automatic PoE recovery (port reset) functionality to reduce on-site maintenance.

Typical Scenarios: Cloud Management, Automatic Recovery, ZTP, Multi-tenancy

🔹 Industrial & Outdoor Integrators

Suitable for surveillance systems in harsh environments: highway poles, mines, factories. Requires industrial-grade PoE, supporting a wide temperature range of -40°C to 75°C, 6kV surge protection, and dual DC redundant inputs to provide stable power for PTZ cameras with heaters (up to 60W).

Typical Scenarios: IP40/IP50, DIN rail, EMI/EMS, Redundant Power Supply

🔹 AV-over-IP & Broadcast

Suitable for Dante/AES67 audio, 4K video extenders, and field production. Requires 2.5G non-blocking switching, low latency, and nanosecond-level PTP (IEEE1588v2) synchronization. Provides an 8-port 2.5G unmanaged or L2 intelligent switch with a silent, fanless design.

Typical Scenarios: PTP TC/BC, SMPTE 2059, IGMP, Silent Operation

Why 2.5G PoE

* Gigabit Speeds Beyond 1G: 2.5G ports break the 100-meter limit on Cat5e cables, perfectly supporting Wi-Fi 6/7 backhaul and 4K/8K video streaming without rewiring.

* High PoE Budget (Up to 740W): Can simultaneously power eight 90W BT devices—perfect for PTZ cameras, high-performance APs, and thin clients.

* Intelligent PoE Management: Supports per-port power priority, power planning, and automatic device restart (PoE watchdog), significantly reducing maintenance costs.

* Future-Oriented L3 and Virtualization: Supports VXLAN, EVPN, MLAG, and SONiC network operating systems, providing a solid foundation for large campus networks.

* Robust Hardware Protection: Industrial-grade models support 6kV surge protection, wide operating temperature range, and redundant DC power supplies, designed for smart city and factory environments.

* Zero-contact and cloud management: Enable rapid deployment within minutes via ZTP, NETGEAR Insight, TP-Link Cloud, or OpenWiFi controller.

Real-world Deployment Case Study

A campus with three buildings deployed 600 IP phones, 180 Wi-Fi 6E APs, 300 4K cameras, and 400 IoT sensors. A 48-port 2.5G PoE++ switch was used, equipped with 10G uplinks, a total power budget of 25kW, and AI-powered energy-saving PoE technology. Results: 60% reduction in electrical cabling, 35ms seamless roaming, and 90% reduction in on-site maintenance.