• Layer 2+ Managed 10GbE Switch

    • 48 x GbE ports
    • 6 x 10GbE SFP+ slots
    • Up to 216 Gbps switching capacity

  • 802.1q tagged VLANs (MAC address, and protocol)

  • Voice and Surveillance VLANs with QoS (OUI Mode) providing improved call and video quality

  • ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) compliant

  • QoS with 8 queues for traffic prioritisation

  • Enterprise-Level security features

    • 802.1x Port Security, ACL, IP Source Guard and DHCP Snooping
    • Access Control (IPv4, IPv6 and MAC address)

  • Support IPv6 with MLD Snooping, IPv6 ACL, and IPv6 DNS Resolver

  • Authentication by local database, multiple RADIUS, and TACACS+ server

  • IEEE 802.3az (Energy-Efficient Ethernet) Compliant

  • Support SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, and Syslog for network monitoring

  • Port Mirroring & Link Aggregation

  • 1 x RJ-45 console port

  • Compliant with Central Switch Management features of DrayTek Vigor devices for simplified network management Learn more

  • Compliant with VigorConnect free software for local network management (f/w version 1.9.4 or later) Learn more

  • Supports VigorACS 3 Central Management Software for remote management

  • 2 years back to base warranty

Delivering Exceptional Network Efficiency

The DrayTek VigorSwitch G2542x is equipped with 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 6 SFP+10Gbps fibre uplinks, providing robust connectivity for demanding networks.

With advanced Layer 3 features such as DHCP Server and VLAN Routing, it ensures optimised performance and keeps your LAN running seamlessly, even if the gateway goes offline, making it an ideal core switch for SMEs and SMBs.

48 x GbE Ports

10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet, RJ-45

6 x 10GbE SFP+ slots

1000Mbps/10Gpbs fibre Slot

216 Gbps

Switching Capacity

Backup Power

DC 12V redundant power socket

Interface

  1. 48 x GbE ports
  2. 6 x 10GbE SFP+ slots
  3. 1x DC Power Socket (backup usage)
  1. 1x Console Port
  2. Power Socket
  1. 48x Gigabit Ethernet
  2. 6x SFP+ Ports
  3. 1x DC Power Socket (backup usage)
  4. 1x Console Port
  5. Power Socket

Key Features

10G SFP+

Provides 10G-capable fibre SFP+ ports for aggregation or uplinking to the core switches.

ONVIF-Friendly

Recognise ONVIF devices, display surveillance topology, provide UI for video streaming and device maintenance. Learn more

Wire-Speed VLAN Routing

Improve overall network performance by using VigorSwitch G2542x to route the inter-VLAN traffic directly and offload the router.

IPv6 Ready

VigorSwitch G2542x supports IPv6 by offering MLD Snooping, IPv6 ACL, and IPv6 DNS Resolver.

Auto Surveillance & Voice VLAN

Recognize traffic from IP cameras and IP phones automatically and add CoS tag for QoS prioritization.

Web-Based GUI

Easily manage and monitor the network through the web-based console with graphics showing ports and hardware status. See demo

IP Conflict Prevention

Improve network stability by avoiding IP conflicts caused by a misconfigured or malicious host. Learn more

Multiple Admin Accounts

Multiple Admin accounts with two levels of administrator privilege.

Access Control

VigorSwitch G2542x supports ACL by IP/MAC and 802.1x port access control with RADIUS to filter unauthorized hosts.

Central Switch Management

Set up VLANs easily from the router and get a centralised hierarchy view of the switches. Learn more

QoS (Quality of Service)

Improve the performance of critical traffic by prioritizing the traffic with CoS, DSCP, and IP Precedence tag.

Energy-Efficient Ethernet

Compliant with IEEE 802.3az to reduce power consumption.

LLDP-MED

Automatically detects VoIP devices, simplifies VLAN assignment, and prioritizes voice traffic for smoother VoIP deployment.

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10G SFP+

Provides 10G-capable fibre SFP+ ports for aggregation or uplinking to the core switches.

ONVIF-Friendly

Recognise ONVIF devices, display surveillance topology, provide UI for video streaming and device maintenance. Learn more

Wire-Speed VLAN Routing

Improve overall network performance by using VigorSwitch G2542x to route the inter-VLAN traffic directly and offload the router.

IPv6 Ready

VigorSwitch G2542x supports IPv6 by offering MLD Snooping, IPv6 ACL, and IPv6 DNS Resolver.

Auto Surveillance & Voice VLAN

Recognize traffic from IP cameras and IP phones automatically and add CoS tag for QoS prioritization.

Web-Based GUI

Easily manage and monitor the network through the web-based console with graphics showing ports and hardware status. See demo

IP Conflict Prevention

Improve network stability by avoiding IP conflicts caused by a misconfigured or malicious host. Learn more

Multiple Admin Accounts

Multiple Admin accounts with two levels of administrator privilege.

Access Control

VigorSwitch G2542x supports ACL by IP/MAC and 802.1x port access control with RADIUS to filter unauthorized hosts.

Central Switch Management

Set up VLANs easily from the router and get a centralised hierarchy view of the switches. Learn more

QoS (Quality of Service)

Improve the performance of critical traffic by prioritizing the traffic with CoS, DSCP, and IP Precedence tag.

Energy-Efficient Ethernet

Compliant with IEEE 802.3az to reduce power consumption.

LLDP-MED

Automatically detects VoIP devices, simplifies VLAN assignment, and prioritizes voice traffic for smoother VoIP deployment.

ONVIF-Friendly

Recognise ONVIF devices in different VLANs, display surveillance topology, provide UI for video streaming and device maintenance

Centralised Hierarchical View

The VigorSwitch G2542x automatically detects ONVIF devices and displays the topology of connected IP cameras and NVRs.

Image Viewing

Images filmed by IP cameras can be viewed directly within the VigorSwitch G2542x web UI.

Device Management

Basic configuration/maintenance tasks for ONVIF devices such as remote reboot, factory reset and changing network settings can all be done remotely from the VigorSwitch G2542x web UI.

ONVIF Snapshot Alert

Locating Non-Responding IP Cameras Made Easy

Managing a network of IP cameras across multiple locations can be challenging, especially when cameras stop functioning without an easy way to detect or restore them. The VigorSwitch G2542x solves this by regularly pinging ONVIF IP cameras and capturing periodic snapshots. If a camera becomes unresponsive, the switch automatically sends an email alert with the latest snapshot, allowing for quick diagnosis and resolution.

With PoE VigorSwitch models, the switch can also provide first aid by automatically power cycling the particular port to reboot the camera.

IP Conflict Detection & Prevention

Conflict Detection

The VigorSwitch continuously monitors the network environment and alerts the administrator of any IP address conflicts

Conflict Prevention

To enhance network stability, the VigorSwitch identifies misconfigured or malicious IP hosts and blocks them before any damage occurs.

Device Check

Ping Check for LAN Devices

A VigorSwitch can continuously ping the LAN devices, and when the device stops responding to the ping, it will instigate a PoE cycle to the associated port (PoE model only) and/or send an email alert to the administrator.

LAN Management

An all-in-one management platform for Vigor devices on the LAN side.

Automatic Device Discovery

Connect a Vigor Switch or AP to the LAN side of the Vigor Router, and the router will auto-discover the device to allow it to be managed.

Provisioning

Basic settings may be done on the Vigor Router, and then provisioned to the managed Vigor Switches or APs.

Monitoring

The Vigor Router provides a centralized view of managed devices, so you can monitor and check the status of Vigor Switches or APs connected.

System Maintenance

Perform factory resets, save/restore configuration backups, or trigger reboots remotely from the Vigor Router’s interface. There is no need to log in to each device’s management page.

Management Solution

All-in-One Management

Vigor Router SWM

  • Auto-Discovery
  • Provisioning
  • Monitoring
  • Centralized Hierarchy View
  • Reboot PoE Devices Remotely
  • Quick VLAN Configuration

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All-in-One Management

Vigor Router SWM

  • Auto-Discovery
  • Provisioning
  • Monitoring
  • Centralized Hierarchy View
  • Reboot PoE Devices Remotely
  • Quick VLAN Configuration

Software Management

VigorACS 3

  • Zero Touch Deployment & Provisioning
  • Auto VPN
  • Interface Quality & SLA
  • VoIP Optimization & Monitoring
  • Application Visibility
  • Application Based SD-WAN Policy
  • Customized Hotspot Page with Multilingual
  • Hotspot Clients Analytics
  • ACS Server Load Balancing / Failover

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Software Management

VigorACS 3

  • Zero Touch Deployment & Provisioning
  • Auto VPN
  • Interface Quality & SLA
  • VoIP Optimization & Monitoring
  • Application Visibility
  • Application Based SD-WAN Policy
  • Customized Hotspot Page with Multilingual
  • Hotspot Clients Analytics
  • ACS Server Load Balancing / Failover

VigorConnect

  • Auto-Discovery
  • Auto-Provisioning
  • Monitoring
  • Centralised Hierarchy View
  • Alarm
  • Reboot VigorAP Remotely
  • Scheduled Maintenance

In-the-Box

VigorSwitch G2542x

Rack Mount Kit

Console Cord

Power Cord

Quick Start Guide

Note: The stated throughput performance figures are the maximum derived from DrayTek internal testing, conducted under optimal conditions, with Hardware Acceleration enabled where available. The actual performance may vary based on network conditions and activated applications.

Specifications

Interface [Display None]

Interface
LAN Port48 x 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet, RJ-45
6 x 1000Mbps/10Gbps SFP+ slot
Console Port1 x RJ-45
Factory Reset Button1

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Interface
LAN Port:
48 x 10/100/1000Mbps
Ethernet, RJ-45
6 x 1000Mbps/10Gbps/
SFP+ slot
Console Port: 1 x RJ-45
Factory Reset Button: 1

Capacity [Display None]

Capacity
Buffer Size16 Mbit
Switching Capacity216 Gbps
Forwarding Rate160.7 Mpps (64 bytes)
MAC Address Table32k
Jumbo FrameUp to 12KB
L3 Routing Table

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Capacity
Buffer Size: 16 Mbit
Switching Capacity: 216 Gbps
Forwarding Rate:
160.7 Mpps (64 bytes)
MAC Address Table: 32k
Jumbo Frame: Up to 12KB
L3 Routing Table:

Networking Standards [Display None]

Networking Standards
IP VersionIPv4, IPv6
Ethernet Standards802.3 10Base-T
802.3u 100Base-T
802.3ab 1000Base-T
IEEE802.3ae 10GBase-X
802.3x Flow Control
802.3 Auto-Negotiation
802.1q Tag-based VLAN
802.1p Class of Service
802.1d STP
802.1w RSTP
802.1s MSTP
802.3ad LACP
802.1ad QinQ
802.1x Port Access Control
802.1AB LLDP
802.3az EEE

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Networking Standards
IP Version: IPv4, IPv6
Ethernet Standards:
802.3 10Base-T
802.3u 100Base-T
802.3ab 1000Base-T
IEEE802.3ae 10GBase-X
802.3x Flow Control
802.3 Auto-Negotiation
802.1q Tag-based VLAN
802.1p Class of Service
802.1d STP
802.1w RSTP
802.1s MSTP
802.3ad LACP
802.1ad QinQ
802.1x Port Access Control
802.1AB LLDP
802.3az EEE

VLAN [Display None]

VLAN
Max.Number of VLAN512
VLAN Type802.1q Tag-based
MAC-based
Protocol-Based
Management VLAN
Voice VLAN
Surveillance VLAN
GVRP
Q-in-QBasic

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VLAN
Max.Number of VLAN: 512
VLAN Type:
802.1q Tag-based
MAC-based
Protocol-Based
Management VLAN
Voice VLAN
Surveillance VLAN
GVRP:
Q-in-Q: Basic

ONVIF Surveillance [Display None]

ONVIF Surveillance
Discovery
Surveillance Topology
Real-Time Video Streaming
ONVIF Device MaintenanceDevice Info, Network Settings, Reset Factory Default, Time Settings, Reboot

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ONVIF Surveillance
Discovery:
Surveillance
Topology:
Real-Time Video
Streaming:
ONVIF Device
Maintenance:
Device Info,
Network Settings,
Reset Factory Default,
Time Settings,
Reboot

QoS [Display None]

QoS
Number of QoS Queues8
Queue SchedulingSPQ, WRR
CoS (Class of Service)CoS, DSCP, CoS-DSCP, IP Precedence
Rate Limit

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QoS
Number of QoS
Queues:		8
CoS (Class of Service):
CoS,
DSCP,
CoS-DSCP,
IP Precedence
Queue Scheduling:
SPQ, WRR
Rate Limit:

Spanning Tree [Display None]

Spanning Tree
STP
RSTP
MSTP

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Spanning Tree
STP:
RSTP:
MSTP:

Stacking [Display None]

Stacking
Max. Stackable Devices4*
Stacking TopologyLine*, Ring* (available future firmware update)
*(available future firmware update)

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Stacking
Max. Stackable Devices:
4*
Stacking Topology:
Line*, Ring*
*(available future firmware update)

Security [Display None]

Security
Authentication ServerRADIUS, TACACS+
802.1X/MAC Authentication
IP Source Guard
Traffic ControlDoS Defense, Storm Control
IP Conflict Prevention
Loop Protection
Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI)
DHCP Snooping

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Security
Authentication Server:
RADIUS, TACACS+
802.1X/ MAC
Authentication:
IP Source Guard:
Traffic Control:
DoS Defense,
Storm Control
IP Conflict
Prevention:
Loop Protection:
Dynamic ARP
Inspection (DAI):
DHCP Snooping:

Link Aggregation [Display None]

Link Aggregation
Max. Number of Group8
Max. Number of Member in Each Group8
TypeStatic, LACP
Traffic Load Balancing

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Link Aggregation
Max. Number of
Group:		8
Max. Number of
Member in Each
Group:		8
Type:
Static, LACP
Traffic Load
Balancing:

Multicast [Display None]

Multicast
IGMP Snoopingv2, v3(BISS)
IGMP Querier
MLD Snoopingv1, v2 (Basic)
Max. Number of Multicast Group256
Multicast Group Filtering / Throttling
MVR (Multicast VLAN Registration)

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Multicast
IGMP Snooping:
v2, v3(BISS)
IGMP Querier:
MLD Snooping:
v1, v2(Basic)
Max. Number of
Multicast Group:
256
Multicast Group
Filtering / Throttling:
MVR (Multicast VLAN
Registration):

Layer 3 Features [Display None]

Layer 3 Features
Static Route
VLAN Route
DHCP Server

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Layer 3 Features
Static Route:
VLAN Route:
DHCP Server:

Management [Display None]

Management
Local ServiceHTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH v2
Config Backup/Restore
Dual Image
2-Level Admin Privilege
Access ControlAccess List
OpenVPN Client
sFlow
SNMPv1, v2c, v3
RMON Group1, 2, 3, 9
SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol)
LLDP
LLDP-MED
Mail AlertPort Status, Port Speed, System Restart, IP Conflict, Hardware Monitor, Device Check, ONVIF IP Cam Snapshot
VigorRouter Management (SWM)
VigorACS Management (Since f/w)V3.9.7

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Management
Local Service:
HTTP, HTTPS,
Telnet, SSH v2
Config Backup/
Restore:
Dual Image:
2-Level Admin
Privilege:
Access Control:
Access List
OpenVPN Client:
sFlow:
SNMP:
v1, v2c, v3
RMON Group:
1, 2, 3, 9
SNTP (Simple Network
Time Protocol):
LLDP:
LLDP-MED:
Mail Alert:
Port Status,
Port Speed,
System Restart,
IP Conflict,
Hardware Monitor,
Device Check,
ONVIF IP Cam Snapshot
VigorRouter
Management (SWM):
VigorACS Management:
Since f/w V3.9.7

Physical [Display None]

Physical
Rack Mountable1U
Power InputAC 100-240V @ 0.7A
Backup Power InputDC 12V @ 4.8A
Max. Power Consumption64.2 watts
Dimension (mm)440(W) x 281(D) x 44(H)
Weight3.95 kg
Operating Temperature0 to 50°C
Storage Temperature-20 to 70°C
Operating Humidity10 to 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity5 to 90% non-condensing

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Physical
Rack Mountable:1U
Power Input:
AC 100-240V @ 0.7A
Backup Power Input:
DC 12V @ 4.8A
Max. Power Consumption:
64.2 watts
Dimension (mm):
440(W) x 281(D) x 44(H)
Weight:
3.95 kg
Operating Temperature:
0 to 50°C
Storage Temperature:
-20 to 70°C
Operating Humidity:
10 to 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity:
5 to 90% non-condensing

Note :

  • All specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • The throughput figures are maximum, based on DrayTek internal testing with optimal conditions. The actual performance may vary depending on the different network conditions and applications activated.

Accessories

SFP+ Optical single transceiver.
(DAM-FX10-20K series)

10G Base-T RJ45 SFP+ Module.
(DAM-EX10-30m)

10G SFP+ Direct Attach Passive Copper Cable
(DAC-CX10)

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