Zyxel XMG2230-28HP 24-Port 2.5G PoE L3 Switch

Keep high-density access layers moving with the Zyxel XMG2230-28HP. Built for modern wired and wireless edge traffic, it combines 24 2.5 GbE PoE ports with 4 10G uplinks to reduce bottlenecks where access switches usually fail first. That extra headroom matters when you are feeding Wi-Fi 6/6E access points, IP phones, cameras, and workstations from the same closet. Layer 3 access capabilities give network teams more control over segmentation and traffic handling without pushing every decision upstream. That means cleaner VLAN design, tighter policy boundaries, and less pressure on the core. With 1 year of Nebula Pro included, the switch also supports cloud-based oversight for distributed sites that need faster deployment and simpler day-2 operations. This model is a strong fit when you need more than basic gigabit switching. The 2.5 GbE access layer preserves performance for multi-gig endpoints, while the 10G uplinks protect aggregation paths as device counts rise. For organizations standardizing on managed infrastructure, it delivers the port density, uplink capacity, and administrative control that justify a higher-tier access switch.