In today's data-driven business landscape, the massive deployment of Wi-Fi 6/7 Access Points, HD IP surveillance cameras, and IoT devices has pushed enterprise network infrastructures to their limits. Modern networks demand higher power delivery, larger bandwidth, and zero-bottleneck uplinks. Focuscom meets these requirements head-on with its versatile lineup of L2 and L3 managed PoE switches, spanning from standard gigabit to high-density 2.5G multi-gigabit access.

This comprehensive guide reviews 5 flagship Focuscom PoE switches to help you build an efficient, secure, and future-proof network.

1. Cost-Effective Gigabit Layer 2 Access: S5700 Series

For small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and branch offices seeking dependable edge access without a premium cost, the Focuscom S5700 series Layer 2 managed switches offer excellent green energy-saving network solutions.

• S5700-8TP2S

  • Interface Configuration: 810/100/1000M Base-T PoE ports + 21000M Base-X SFP uplink slots.

  • Core Performance: Delivering a 20Gbps switching capacity and 14.88Mpps forwarding rate powered by the Realtek RTL8380M chipset.

  • PoE Capability: Provides a robust 135W PoE power budget adhering to IEEE 802.3af/at standards.

  • Form Factor: Compact desktop/rack-mount design (200×149×44mm) equipped with 1 cooling fan.

• S5700-24TP4TS

  • Interface Configuration: 2410/100/1000M Base-T PoE ports + 41000M Combo ports.

  • Core Performance: Features a 56Gbps switching capacity and 41.66Mpps forwarding rate.

  • PoE Capability: Packs an outstanding 450W PoE budget to supply power to high-density PD devices without interruption.

  • Form Factor: Standard 19" 1U rack-mount chassis (440×209×44mm) with dual cooling fans.
    
    

2. 10G Uplink & Layer 3 Stacking Powerhouse: S5710 Series

When networks require heavy data traffic aggregation, the S5710 series Layer 3 switches step up with 10G SFP+ high-speed uplinks and elastic physical stacking capabilities, supporting up to 8 units virtualized under a single management IP.

• S5710-28TP

  • Interface Configuration: 2410/100/1000M Base-T PoE ports + 410G SFP+ uplink slots.

  • High Performance: Yields a 128Gbps switching capacity and 95.24Mpps forwarding rate, featuring a 16K MAC address table and 12K routing entries.

  • PoE Capability: Supplies a reliable 415W PoE power budget.

  • Form Factor: Standard 1U rack-mount casing dimensions at 440×260×44mm.

• S5710-48TP4S (S5710-48TP4SX)

  • Interface Configuration: 4810/100/1000M Base-T PoE ports + 410G SFP+ uplink slots.

  • Elite Processing: Boasts a massive 176Gbps switching capacity and 130.944Mpps forwarding rate run by a high-grade RTL9311 chipset.

  • PoE Capability: Loaded with a heavy-duty 760W PoE budget with up to 30W per single port, perfect for multi-tier corporate AP arrays or enterprise IP camera security setups.

  • Form Factor: Solid 1U rack-mount structure measuring 440×290×44mm.
    
    

3. Breaking Barriers with Multi-Gigabit: S5720 Series

As high-capacity Wi-Fi 6/7 access points bottleneck standard gigabit connections, 2.5G multi-gigabit access has become crucial. The Focuscom S5720-24MP6X is engineered precisely to handle this evolutionary leap.

• S5720-24MP6X

  • Interface Configuration: 24100/1000M/2.5G Base-T Multi-Gigabit PoE ports + 610G SFP+ uplink slots.

  • Flagship Throughput: Delivers an astonishing 240Gbps switching capacity and 178.57Mpps forwarding rate using the premium RTL9313 chip layout and an enterprise Linux operating system platform.

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