🔌 Ports & Power
16 × 10/100 Mbps RJ45 PoE+ downlink ports — supports IEEE 802.3af/at PoE standard.
2 × Gigabit RJ45 uplink ports — for high-speed connection to your router or core switch.
2 × 1G SFP combo slots — optional fiber uplinks for long-distance backbone links.
Total PoE budget: 120 W, with up to about 30 W per port (depending on load).
⚙️ Key Features
Unmanaged, Plug-and-Play: No manual configuration required — just connect and power your devices.
Visible on Ruijie Cloud: When deployed with at least one managed switch, this unit can be seen on the Ruijie Cloud for topology view (read-only).
Intelligent PoE Management:
• PoE Watchdog — monitors and auto-restores power to unresponsive devices.
• Extended PoE distance up to ~250 m in Extend Mode (for cameras far from the switch).
• Port isolation and basic flow control for improved traffic stability.
Energy Saving Technology: Lowers power usage when ports are idle.
Durable Design: Metal housing with fanless operation for quiet, stable performance.
📊 Performance
Switching capacity: ~7.2 Gbps total bandwidth (bi-directional).
Forwarding rate: ~5.3 Mpps (million packets per second).
MAC address table size: ~8,000 entries (typical for an unmanaged PoE switch).
Auto-negotiation & Auto-MDI/MDIX: Automatically adjusts speed and cable type.
🛠️ Physical & Reliability
Fanless, Silent Operation: Good for desktop or rack mounting in offices or server closets.
Surge Protection: ~4 kV surge protection on Ethernet ports enhances hardware safety.
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F).
Warranty: 3 years.
📌 Typical Use Cases
✅ Powering and connecting IP surveillance cameras
✅ Wi-Fi access point deployments in offices or shops
✅ VoIP phone networks without separate power injectors
✅ Small-to-medium office LAN expansion
✅ CCTV and PoE device networks requiring reliable PoE and Gigabit uplinks
📍 Summary
The RG-ES118FGS-LP is a simple, reliable, and high-capacity PoE+ network switch with 16 downlink ports and two Gigabit uplinks, offering a 120 W PoE budget, intelligent PoE features, and plug-and-play convenience. Its fanless metal design, Ruijie Cloud visibility, and PoE watchdog make it excellent for surveillance, retail, and small business networking without the overhead of managed switch setup.
