Grandstream GWN7816 24‑Port Layer 3 Managed Network Switch with 8×10G SFP+ Uplinks

Overview

The Grandstream GWN7816 is a high-performance Layer 3 managed network switch designed for large enterprise networks, data centers, and campus infrastructures.

It features 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with advanced Layer 3 capabilities and 8 high-speed 10G SFP+ uplink ports, providing robust connectivity and scalability for high-bandwidth enterprise applications such as VoIP, wireless access points, and IP surveillance systems. (vemax.com.my)

With a switching capacity of 256 Gbps and forwarding rate of 190.48 Mpps, the GWN7816 ensures reliable, low-latency performance for enterprise-grade deployments. (felnatech.com)

This switch is ideal for organizations that require scalable, secure, and high-performance network infrastructure.

Key Features

• 24 × Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbps)

• 8 × 10G SFP+ fiber uplink ports

• Layer 3 managed switching with advanced routing

• 256 Gbps switching capacity

• 190.48 Mpps forwarding rate

• Supports IPv4 and IPv6 networking

• Advanced VLANs, including Voice and Private VLAN

• Link aggregation (LACP) for bandwidth optimization

• Advanced QoS traffic prioritization

• Enterprise-grade security and authentication

• Cloud and on-premise management options (bhphotovideo.com)

Technical Specifications

Hardware Specifications

These specs support high-density enterprise networks with minimal latency and maximum reliability. (vemax.com.my)

Layer 3 Routing Features

The GWN7816 provides full Layer 3 routing capabilities, including:

• Static Routing

• Inter-VLAN Routing

• RIP / RIPng Protocols

• OSPF / OSPFv3 Support

• Policy-based Routing

• Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 Support

These capabilities allow scalable enterprise networks with efficient traffic management. (felnatech.com)

Networking & Switching Features

• IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging (up to 4,000 VLANs)

• Private VLANs and Voice VLANs

• Link Aggregation (LACP)

• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP / RSTP / MSTP)

• IGMP / MLD Snooping for multicast traffic

• Bandwidth control and traffic shaping

• Port mirroring for network monitoring (vemax.com.my)

Security Features

The switch includes enterprise-grade security:

• 802.1X Port Authentication

• RADIUS and TACACS+ Authentication

• Access Control Lists (ACL)

• DHCP Snooping

• IP Source Guard

• ARP Inspection

• DoS Attack Prevention

• Port Security & MAC Filtering (bhphotovideo.com)

These features protect enterprise networks from unauthorized access and attacks.

Management & Monitoring

Administrators can manage the GWN7816 via:

• Web-based interface

• Command Line Interface (CLI)

• SNMP monitoring

• Grandstream GDMS Cloud Management

• GWN Manager On-premise Controller

This ensures centralized monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting. (vemax.com.my)

Physical Specifications

Designed for enterprise racks and high-performance networking environments. (felnatech.com)

Ideal Applications

• Enterprise LAN and campus networks

• Data center aggregation and core switching

• VoIP phone systems

• High-performance wireless access points

• IP CCTV surveillance systems

• Smart office and corporate environments

Why Choose Grandstream GWN7816

• High-capacity 24-port gigabit Layer 3 switching

• 8×10G SFP+ uplinks for backbone scalability

• Full Layer 3 routing and VLAN segmentation

• Enterprise-grade security

• Cloud and on-premise centralized management

• Reliable, low-latency enterprise performance

Useful Links

Official Grandstream Networking Products
https://www.grandstream.com/products/networking-solutions/network-switches

Documentation Portal
https://documentation.grandstream.com

Grandstream GDMS Cloud Management Platform
https://gdms.cloud

Grandstream Support & Firmware Resources
https://www.grandstream.com/support/resources

These links provide firmware downloads, configuration guides, and technical support.