The QNAP QSW-M2116P-2T2S is a managed Layer 2 PoE switch designed for businesses that need high-speed networking and centralized power delivery for devices such as Wi-Fi 6/6E access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones, NAS systems, and digital signage.

• 16 × 2.5GbE RJ45 PoE+ ports
  • Up to 30W per port
• 2 × 10GbE RJ45 PoE++ ports
  • Up to 90W per port
• 2 × 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports
• 280W total PoE power budget
• 160 Gbps switching capacity
• Standard 1U rackmount chassis

Runs QNAP Switch System (QSS) with a web interface providing:

• Port monitoring and statistics
• PoE scheduling and power prioritization
• Firmware updates
• Real-time power usage
• Centralized device management

Supports common enterprise networking features including:

• VLAN (802.1Q and private VLAN)
• LACP link aggregation
• QoS
• LLDP
• IGMP Snooping
• ACLs (IP/MAC)
• Port mirroring
• Jumbo Frames
• Loop protection
• Supports 10G / 5G / 2.5G / 1G / 100M Ethernet speeds.
• Two 10GbE SFP+ ports provide high-speed backbone connections to:
  • Core switches
  • Routers
  • NAS devices
  • Well suited for:
    • Wi-Fi 6/6E deployments
    • IP surveillance systems
    • Hotels and hospitality
    • Retail stores
    • Offices
    • Digital signage
    • VoIP phone systems
    • High-speed NAS and virtualization environments
    Pros
    • Excellent mix of 2.5GbE and 10GbE connectivity.
    • High 280W PoE budget.
    • Two 90W PoE++ ports support demanding devices.
    • Dedicated 10GbE SFP+ uplinks.
    • Comprehensive Layer 2 management.
    • User-friendly web interface.
    • Made in Taiwan with a strong reliability reputation.
    Cons
    • Layer 2 only (no Layer 3 routing).
    • No 25GbE or faster uplinks.
    • Web management only (limited compared to enterprise CLI-based switches).
    • Fixed 280W PoE budget may be limiting for very dense high-power deployments.
    Best Fit

    This switch is an excellent choice for a small or medium business, home lab, or AI/network infrastructure that needs:

    • Lots of 2.5GbE PoE ports,
    • A few 10GbE PoE++ ports for high-power devices,
    • 10GbE fiber uplinks, and
    • Simple, centralized Layer 2 management without the complexity or cost of enterprise-class switches.