Switch Ethernet Gigabit gestionado Layer 3 PLANET SGS-6341-16S8C4XR

PLANET SGS-6341-16S8C4XR is a managed Layer 3 gigabit Ethernet switch designed for long-reach networks and high-capacity applications. It features 8 Gigabit RJ-45 ports, four dual-speed SFP+ slots (supporting 10GBASE-SR/LR and 1000BASE-SX/LX), a non-blocking switching fabric with 128 Gbps capacity, and support for Layer 3 static routing, RIP and OSPF. The unit comes in a 1U rack-mountable metal case and provides both AC and DC redundant power inputs for continuous operation.

Advantages

The SGS-6341-16S8C4XR offers high-density 10Gbps uplink capability combined with flexible SFP/SFP+ transceiver selection, enabling efficient extension of 10G networks. It supports IP stacking for centralized management of up to 24 switches using a single IP address and hardware stacking over 10G SFP+ ports for resilient, hot-swappable stack configurations. Advanced Layer 2 to Layer 4 traffic control, extensive multicast support, full IPv6 management features and comprehensive security functions (including ACLs and 802.1x with RADIUS) make it suitable for ISPs, enterprises and telecom environments.

Suitable for

• ISP and telecom edge aggregation
• Enterprise core or distribution layer with high uplink demands
• VoIP, video streaming and multicast deployments
• Data centers or server farms requiring 10G uplinks

Key specifications

• Model: PLANET SGS-6341-16S8C4XR (MPN SGS-6341-16S8C4XR, EAN 4711605283571)
• Switch type: Managed Layer 3
• Ports: 8 x Gigabit RJ-45 (10/100/1000), 4 x SFP+ (dual-speed 1G/10G)
• Switching capacity: 128 Gbps
• MAC address table: 16,000 entries
• Standards: IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1D, 802.1x, 802.1s, 802.3ae, 802.3ad, etc.
• Power: 100–240V AC and 36–75V DC redundant inputs
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable, weight approx. 3.173 kg

How to use

Install the switch in a standard 19-inch rack and connect the AC and/or DC power inputs as required for redundant operation. Insert compatible SFP or SFP+ transceivers into the SFP+ slots depending on required link distance and speed, and connect uplinks and edge devices to the appropriate RJ-45 or fiber ports. Use the Web, console, Telnet/CLI or SNMP interfaces for initial configuration; IP stacking allows configuring up to 24 SGS-6341 units from one IP address. Configure Layer 3 static routes, RIP or OSPF as needed, set VLANs, port aggregation and QoS/WRR policies for traffic control, and apply ACLs or 802.1x authentication to enforce security.

Recommendations

For reliable operation in critical environments enable redundant AC and DC power, use SFP+ links for stacking and uplinks, and deploy IP stacking to centralize management of multiple switches. Monitor SFP/SFP+ transceivers using the DDM/diagnostic functions and configure ERPS or MSTP for ring redundancy to achieve fast recovery times.