Cudy GS1028EPS2, 24-Port Gigabit Cloud Easy-Managed PoE+ Switch with 2 SFP, 4× Uplink

Cudy GS1028EPS2 is a 24-port Gigabit PoE+ Light Managed Switch designed for professional networks, video surveillance, offices, schools, Wi-Fi infrastructure, and systems with a large number of PoE devices. The switch combines 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports, 2 additional Gigabit uplink ports, and 2 Gigabit Combo ports, while providing advanced Web and SNMP management features.

Main Description

The Cudy GS1028EPS2 is a Gigabit PoE+ Smart/Light Managed Switch with a total of 28 Gigabit interfaces – 24 PoE+ RJ45 ports, 2 standard Gigabit RJ45 uplink ports, and 2 Gigabit Combo ports. It features a 300 W power supply, individual PoE port management, VLAN, QoS, Link Aggregation, IGMP Snooping, DHCP Snooping, and network loop prevention. It is suitable for building reliable network infrastructure with IP cameras, wireless access points, and other PoE devices.

Key Features

• 24 × Gigabit RJ45 PoE+ ports
• 2 × Gigabit RJ45 uplink ports
• 2 × Gigabit Combo ports
• PoE standards: IEEE 802.3af/at
• Maximum power per port: up to 30 W
• Total PoE budget: up to 300 W
• Individual PoE port management
• PoE Priority – configurable port priority
• PoE Watchdog – automatic recovery of inactive PoE devices
• Web Management
• SNMP Management
• 802.1Q VLAN
• Port-Based VLAN
• QoS: 802.1p, DSCP, and Port-Based QoS
• Link Aggregation / Port Trunking
• Port Mirroring
• IGMP Snooping – optimization for IPTV and video surveillance
• DHCP Snooping
• STP/RSTP
• Loop Prevention
• Storm Control
• LLDP / LLDP-MED
• Traffic Monitoring
• Data Rate Limiting
• MAC Address Table: 8K
• Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 41.664 Mpps
• Jumbo Frames: up to 15 KB
• Supports up to 4096 VLANs
• 4 Port Trunk groups, with up to 8 ports per group
• 4 Port Mirroring sessions

PoE Features

The GS1028EPS2 provides individual PoE power management for each port, including PoE on/off control, priority settings, power limitation, and scheduling.

The PoE Watchdog function monitors connected devices and can automatically restart the PoE port when an inactive or unresponsive device is detected.

Extend Mode

The switch supports configurable Extend Mode, allowing data transmission over distances of up to 250 m when the port operates at 10 Mbps. This feature is particularly suitable for IP cameras installed far from the network cabinet.

Construction and Cooling

• Rugged metal housing
• Smart Fan Cooling – automatic fan speed adjustment according to load
• Power LED indicator
• PoE status LED indicators for each port
• Link/Activity LED indicators
• Standard 19-inch rack-mount design
• Suitable for desktop installation
• Dimensions: 440 × 220 × 44 mm
• Weight: approximately 2.94 kg

Power Supply

• AC input
• Power supply: 300 W
• Input voltage: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Maximum power consumption without PoE: approximately 20 W

Suitable for:

• IP video surveillance with up to 24 PoE cameras
• NVR systems
• Wi-Fi Access Points
• Offices and administrative buildings
• Schools and training centers
• Campus Wi-Fi infrastructure
• VoIP devices
• Digital Signage
• IPTV
• VLAN-segmented networks
• Networks with a large number of PoE devices
• Rack and server rooms

Key Advantage

The GS1028EPS2 is an excellent choice when a large number of PoE devices and centralized network management are required. With 24 PoE+ ports and a 300 W PoE budget, it enables the deployment of large-scale video surveillance or Wi-Fi infrastructure without the need for separate PoE injectors.