Gigabit Aggregation Switch with 4 Fiber Ports

Several managed Gigabit switches with 4 fiber ports are available, including the Lantronix SM24DP4XA, TP-Link SG3428XF, and WS9328GX, all suitable for fiber aggregation and high-speed uplinks.

Recommended Switch Options

1. Lantronix SM24DP4XA

• Ports: 20 × 100/1000Base-X SFP, 4 × 100/1000Base SFP/RJ-45 combo, 4 × 1G/10G SFP+ aggregation ports
• Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps
• Features: Layer 2 managed, supports IGMP snooping, GVRP, LLDP, jumbo frames up to 4776 bytes, 8 egress queues per port for QoS, strict priority and WRR
• Power & Environment: Operates at -20°C to 60°C, supports 100–240V single input or 24/48V dual input
• Use Case: Ideal for fiber aggregation in enterprise or campus networks 2. TP-Link SG3428XF Omada
• Ports: 20 × Gigabit SFP, 4 × Gigabit SFP/RJ45 combo, 4 × 10G SFP+ uplinks
• Switching Features: L2+ managed, static routing, enterprise-level QoS, advanced security, IP-MAC-Port Binding, ACL, OAM support
• Management: Centralized cloud management via Omada SDN, Zero-Touch Provisioning, CLI, SNMP, dual image for redundancy
• Use Case: Suitable for enterprise, campus, or ISP networks requiring high-speed uplinks and centralized management 3. WS9328GX Layer 3 Managed Switch
• Ports: 24 × Gigabit Ethernet, 4 × 10G SFP+ fiber ports, 1 console port, 1 USB serial port
• Switching Features: L3 managed, supports link aggregation, STP/RSTP/MSTP, loop detection, remote loopback monitoring, advanced QoS, DoS prevention
• Standards Compliance: IEEE 802.1d/w/s/p, 802.3/3u/3x/3z/3ab/3ae
• Use Case: Core distribution or access layer switch for commercial networks with high port density and fiber aggregation needs

Key Considerations

• Port Types: Ensure the switch supports the required SFP/SFP+ modules for your fiber connections.
• Management: Layer 2 vs Layer 3 features, QoS, VLAN, and security capabilities may affect network performance and control.
• Uplink Speed: 10G SFP+ ports provide high-bandwidth aggregation for multiple Gigabit connections.
• Environmental Tolerance: Check operating temperature and power redundancy if deploying in harsh or critical environments. These switches provide robust solutions for fiber aggregation, high-speed uplinks, and enterprise-grade network management, making them suitable for data centers, campus networks, or ISP deployments.