The High-Density Metro Fiber model DGS-1210-28XS/ME is a professional-grade Layer 2 managed switch designed specifically for metropolitan area networks (MANs) and service provider edge deployments. If your network infrastructure requires massive fiber aggregation and high-speed 10G backhauling, this 28-port switch is the definitive choice. Specifically, it features 24 dedicated SFP ports for Gigabit fiber and 4 10G SFP+ ports for high-bandwidth uplinks. Consequently, service providers can deliver low-latency, high-speed internet, IPTV, and VoIP services to residential and business clients with ease.

Carrier-Grade Reliability with High-Density Metro Fiber

A primary USP of this hardware is its focus on “always-on” availability. While standard managed switches offer basic redundancy, the DGS-1210-28XS/ME supports ITU-T G.8032 ERPS (Ethernet Ring Protection Switching). This technology enables the network to recover from a link failure in sub-50 ms, ensuring that end-users never experience a service drop. Additionally, the device includes a “Dying Gasp” feature, which allows the switch to send an immediate SNMP trap alert to the administrator if power is suddenly lost. Furthermore, the High-Density Metro Fiber setup utilizes embedded 6 kV surge protection on all ports. This protects the internal circuitry from electrical spikes, which is critical for outdoor-adjacent or industrial rack deployments. Therefore, it is the ideal hardware for mission-critical Metro Ethernet applications.

Advanced Security and Traffic Management

This unit provides a sophisticated suite of security features to protect against both internal and external threats. It supports IP-MAC-Port Binding (IMPB), which ensures that only authorized devices can access specific ports, and Access Control Lists (ACLs) for granular traffic filtering. Because it integrates the D-Link Safeguard Engine, the switch’s CPU is protected from being overwhelmed by malicious broadcast or multicast flooding. Furthermore, the DGS-1210-28XS/ME features Port-based Q-in-Q and VLAN Trunking. These tools allow service providers to securely “tunnel” customer traffic through the provider network without mixing data streams. As a result, you can maintain strict privacy and high Quality of Service (QoS) across a shared infrastructure.

Installing and managing the DGS-1210-28XS/ME is streamlined for 2026 IT workflows. It offers a user-friendly Web UI, a dedicated Console port, and full SNMP support for integration into Network Management Systems (NMS) like D-View. Specifically, the device is built in a 1U rackmount form factor with smart fan cooling to ensure stable operation in temperatures up to 50°C. Because it supports 802.3ah Ethernet Link OAM and 802.1ag Connectivity Fault Management (CFM), remote troubleshooting is faster than ever. Consequently, the DGS-1210-28XS/ME represents the gold standard for reliable, secure, and scalable fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) networking.

Key Technical Specifications:

• Fiber Capacity: 24× 100/1000 Mbps SFP + 4× 10G SFP+ Uplinks.

• Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps for non-blocking data movement.

• Resiliency: ERPS (sub-50ms recovery) and Dying Gasp alert system.

• Security: IMPB, 802.1X, ACLs, and Safeguard Engine.

• Surge Protection: 6 kV protection on all ports for extreme reliability.