The D-Link DXS-1210-28T 10 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Switch is a cost-effective 10 Gigabit switch capable of servicing a range of network needs in any business environment. Supporting a combination of 10GBase-T and SFP ports, this switch provides connection flexibility across a network allowing easier network integration. The DXS-1210-28T is equipped with 4 x 10/25G SFP28 ports, enabling this series to serve as either an aggregation / access switch in larger Enterprise environments or alternatively be employed at the center of a Small-to-Medium-Business (SMB) network. With high performance and low latency, the DXS-1210-28T fulfills the needs for virtualization, cloud services, and server-to-server applications.

 

The DXS-1210-28T comes with a complete lineup of L2 features, including port mirroring, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP). Network maintenance features include loopback detection and cable diagnostics. Loopback detection significantly speeds up troubleshooting by automatically detecting and shutting down difficult to diagnose switching loops. The cable diagnostic feature, designed primarily for administrators and customer service representatives, determines the cable quality and quickly discovers errors, allowing hassle-free diagnostics and maintenance.

 

The DXS-1210-28T supports Auto Surveillance VLAN (ASV) and Auto Voice VLAN, which are best suited for VoIP and video surveillance deployments. Auto Surveillance VLAN is a new, industry-leading technology that consolidates data and surveillance video transmission through a single DXS-1210-28T switch, sparing businesses the expense of dedicated hardware and facilities. ASV also ensures quality real-time video monitoring and control without compromising the transmission of conventional network data. Auto Voice VLAN technology enhances the VoIP service by automatically placing voice traffic from IP phones to a designated VLAN. With higher priority and an individual VLAN, these features guarantee the quality and security of VoIP traffic. The Differentiated Service Code Point (DSCP) markings on Ethernet packets enable different levels of service to be assigned to network traffic. As a result, these voice and video packets take precedence over other packets. In addition, with bandwidth control, network administrators can reserve bandwidth for important functions that require higher priority or more bandwidth.

 

The DXS-1210-28T comes with the D-Link Network Assistant (DNA) utility that simplifies the configuration of devices that support the D-Link Discovery Protocol. The D-Link Network Assistant utility easily allows customers to discover multiple D-Link Smart Switches within the same L2 network segment and displays them on screen for instant access. With this utility, users do not need to change the IP address of their PC. This utility further allows for simultaneous configuration and basic setup of all discovered devices, including password changes and firmware upgrades. The DXS-1210-28T also supports a comprehensive 10 language multi-lingual web UI, a full command line interface (CLI) through Telnet, a console port, as well as D‐View 7; a network management system (NMS) that allows central management of critical network characteristics such as availability, reliability, resilience, and security.

 

D-Link’s innovative Safeguard Engine protects the switch against traffic flooding caused by malicious attacks. The DXS-1210-28T supports 802.1X port-based and host-based authentication, allowing the network to be authenticated through external RADIUS servers. The Access Control List (ACL) feature enhances network security and helps to protect the internal IT network. The DXS-1210-28T also features Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) spoofing prevention, which protects from attacks on the network that may allow an intruder to sniff data frames, modify traffic, or bring traffic to a halt altogether by sending fake ARP messages. To prevent ARP spoofing attacks, the switch uses packet control ACLs to block invalid packets that contain fake ARP messages. For added security, the DHCP server screening feature filters DHCP replies on unauthorized ports to prevent them from being assigned an IP address.