Managed 28-Port Gigabit SFP Stackable Switch D-Link DGS-1530-28S/E with 4×10G SFP+, L2, USB, RJ-45 Console

D-Link DGS-1530-28S/E is a managed 28-port Gigabit SFP stackable switch with four 10G SFP+ uplink ports designed for enterprise aggregation and data center edge deployments. As an L2 smart managed switch, it provides a 16,000-entry MAC address table, 128 Gbit/s switching capacity, an RJ-45 console and a USB 2.0 port for local file transfer and configuration. The switch supports IEEE 802.3 family standards, physical stacking and rack mounting to fit into standard server racks and growth-oriented network architectures.

Advantages

The switch offers simplified management through Single IP Management (SIM) and Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) for faster, consistent deployments. Comprehensive OAM support, including IEEE 802.1ag and ITU‑T Y.1731, assists monitoring and troubleshooting while ERPS provides sub-millisecond ring recovery to maintain connectivity. Security functions such as VLANs, ACLs, port security, 802.1X and RADIUS enable access control and segmentation. Hardware features include 6 kV surge protection on copper ports and support for redundant power supply to increase operational resilience.

Suitable for

• Enterprise aggregation and campus distribution switches
• Data center edge connectivity for SFP-based uplinks and downlinks
• IPTV and multimedia multicast environments requiring efficient IGMP/MLD snooping
• Environments needing high availability and fast ring recovery
• Networks that benefit from virtual stacking and centralized management

Key specifications

• 28 ports total: 24 Gigabit SFP downlink ports and 4 × 10G SFP+ uplink ports
• Switching capacity: 128 Gbit/s
• MAC address table size: 16,000 entries
• Physical stacking support (up to 9 switches) and Single IP Management (SIM)
• Support for ZTP (Zero-Touch Provisioning)
• OAM support: IEEE 802.1ag and ITU‑T Y.1731
• Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (G.8032 ERPS)
• IGMP/MLD snooping and ISM VLAN for multicast optimization
• Quality of Service (QoS) and Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• Security: VLANs, 802.1X, RADIUS and port security
• Console: RJ-45 and one USB 2.0 port for local uploads/downloads
• 6 kV surge protection on copper Ethernet ports
• Rack-mountable, stackable chassis; supports redundant power supply (RPS)

How to use

Install the switch in a standard 19-inch rack using the supplied mounting brackets or place it on a stable surface if rack mounting is not required. Connect SFP modules and fiber or copper SFP transceivers to the appropriate SFP slots and link the four 10G SFP+ ports to aggregation peers or servers for uplink performance. Use the RJ-45 console port or the web/CLI management interface to perform initial configuration or manage the device through Nuclias Network Controller. For rapid deployment, enable ZTP: power on the device, connect the service LAN, hold the reset button for 5–10 seconds to trigger provisioning, obtain an IP and configuration via DHCP/TFTP and allow the switch to download firmware or config files automatically.

Usage recommendations

Deploy SFP modules that match your fiber type and distance requirements and verify compatibility with the switch’s supported transceiver list. When using stacking, ensure consistent firmware versions across units and plan stacking topology for optimal resiliency. Enable OAM and ERPS where sub-millisecond recovery is required, and use ACLs and 802.1X to enforce access policies. For multicast services, enable IGMP/MLD snooping and consider ISM VLAN to reduce redundant stream traffic. Use an RPS for deployments requiring power redundancy and test ZTP in a lab environment before mass rollout to confirm DHCP/TFTP provisioning settings.