{"product_id":"draytek-vigorswitch-p2542x-48-port-gigabit-poe-vsp2542x-k","title":"DrayTek VigorSwitch P2542x 48 Port Gigabit PoE+ | VSP2542X-K","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe DrayTek VigorSwitch VSP2542X-K is a 48 port gigabit PoE+ L2+ managed rack mountable switch with 6 x 10G SFP+ ports.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e48 Gigabit RJ‑45 ports with PoE+ support for powering and connecting a wide range of network devices.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSix 10GbE SFP+ uplink\/fibre interfaces for high‑speed backbone connectivity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePoE+ capability suitable for IP phones, wireless access points, security cameras, and similar equipment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e400W total PoE power budget to support multiple high‑demand PoE devices efficiently.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e802.1Q VLAN support, including MAC‑based, Voice, and Surveillance VLAN options.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBuilt‑in VLAN routing and static routing, with support for DHCP server and relay functions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVirtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) for improved network resilience.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eQoS controls to prioritise critical applications and optimise traffic flow.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e802.1X authentication with RADIUS\/TACACS+, including accounting for enhanced security.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDedicated Voice VLAN to ensure stable voice quality through prioritised traffic handling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAccess Control Lists (ACLs) for granular security at the port and traffic level.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePort mirroring and link aggregation for improved bandwidth and diagnostics.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIGMP snooping and querying to manage multicast traffic effectively.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIPv4 and IPv6 compatibility, complete with IP conflict prevention tools.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHardware monitoring features for real‑time device status insight.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFlexible management, supporting both centralised and standalone deployment modes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eConsole port included for direct local administration\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eBox Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorSwitch P2542x Network Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK IEC13 Power Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1U Rack Mount Fittings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRJ-45 to RS-232 Console Cable Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsole Cable (RJ-45)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Start Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eOptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/networkwarehouse.co.uk\/products\/draytek-vigorecare-enhanced-warranty-service?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=f390b506a\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=43186766282995\" title=\"DrayTek VigorCare - Enhanced Warranty Service\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnhanced Warranty\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/networkwarehouse.co.uk\/collections\/draytek-acs3-network-management-system\" title=\"DrayTek VigorACS 3 - Network Management System Options\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eNetwork Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eDownloads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.draytek.co.uk\/products\/business\/vigorswitch-p2542x\" title=\"VSP2542X-K | DrayTek 48 Port Gigabit PoE+ VigorSwitch\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00aaff;\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eAbout This Product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe VigorSwitch P2542x is an advanced Layer 2+ managed switch designed for businesses that need robust management capabilities, enhanced network resilience and strong security features. It supports switch stacking and includes a secondary power input to help maintain uptime in critical environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with 48 PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet ports and six 10Gbps SFP+ fibre uplink slots, the switch offers ample capacity for powering and connecting a wide range of devices. Its 400‑watt PoE power budget ensures consistent and efficient power delivery, reducing the need for separate power supplies or adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P2542x also includes a comprehensive suite of management tools, such as VLAN segmentation, QoS traffic prioritisation, and remote monitoring capabilities. These features make it well‑suited for small and medium‑sized organisations as well as larger enterprise networks that demand reliability and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith built‑in support for redundant power options, the switch can operate using either DC or AC power sources, offering increased flexibility and allowing networks to continue running smoothly even if one power source becomes unavailable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for streamlined administration, the VigorSwitch P2542x can be deployed and monitored through the VigorACS cloud management platform or a compatible DrayTek Vigor router using Central Switch Management. Network administrators can easily push VLAN configurations from the router, duplicate switch settings, and simplify the setup of multi‑switch environments—significantly reducing the time and effort required to deploy complex network topologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Network Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56143060959612,"sku":"VSP2542X-K","price":556.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/2137\/5882\/files\/VSP2542X-KMain.webp?v=1767971704","url":"https:\/\/networkwarehouse.co.uk\/products\/draytek-vigorswitch-p2542x-48-port-gigabit-poe-vsp2542x-k","provider":"Network Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}