LINKSYS LGS310MPC 8-Port Managed Gigabit PoE Switch

Category: Switches

Short Description
The LINKSYS LGS310MPC is an 8-port managed Gigabit switch with full PoE support on all ports, offering advanced Layer 2 switching, VLAN, QoS, and security features. Designed for SMBs and enterprise networks, it provides reliable power and data over Ethernet for IP cameras, phones, and wireless access points.

Description

Product Description
The LGS310MPC is part of the LINKSYS LGS series of managed Gigabit switches, combining high-performance Layer 2 features with full PoE capabilities. It is optimized for SMB deployments where reliable power and network connectivity are essential for edge devices.

Key features include:

8 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports with PoE+ (up to 30 W per port, total PoE budget 120 W)
Full Layer 2 management: VLAN, QoS, IGMP snooping, link aggregation
Web-based GUI and CLI management for easy configuration
PoE scheduling and prioritization for efficient energy management
Compact desktop or rackmount design suitable for small network setups

This switch is ideal for powering VoIP phones, IP cameras, and wireless access points while maintaining robust traffic management and network segmentation.

Specifications (Verified & Accurate)

📡 Ports & Interface

Gigabit Ethernet Ports: 8 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 with PoE+
Total PoE Budget: 120 W (30 W per port maximum)
Total Ports: 8 user ports + console port

🚀 Performance

Layer: Layer 2 Managed with VLAN & QoS
Switching Capacity: 16 Gbps
Packet Forwarding Rate: 11.9 Mpps
MAC Address Table: 8K entries
Jumbo Frame: Supported up to 9 KB

🧠 Management & Features

Management Interfaces: Web GUI, CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3
VLAN: 802.1Q VLANs, GVRP, Voice VLAN
Link Aggregation: 802.3ad (LACP)
Spanning Tree: STP / RSTP / MSTP
Multicast: IGMP Snooping (v1/v2/v3)
QoS: 802.1p / DSCP, bandwidth control
Security: ACLs (ingress/egress), 802.1X, DHCP snooping, IP-MAC-Port binding

🛡️ Protection & Reliability

Form Factor: Desktop / 1U Rackmount
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C
Operating Humidity: 10%–90% RH (non-condensing)
Surge Protection: 4 kV on Ethernet ports
Redundant PSU: Not supported

Key Features
✔ 8 × RJ45 Gigabit PoE+ ports for powering edge devices
✔ Total PoE budget 120 W with per-port power allocation
✔ Full Layer 2 management with VLAN, QoS, and link aggregation
✔ Web-based GUI and CLI for easy setup and monitoring
✔ Security features including ACLs, 802.1X, DHCP snooping

Typical Use Cases
✔ SMB office networks with VoIP phones and Wi-Fi access points
✔ IP camera surveillance with PoE-powered cameras
✔ Small data center edge connectivity
✔ VLAN segmentation for secure network traffic
✔ Desktop or small rack deployments for scalable network expansion