Omada (Pro) Switch Naming Format

Omada (Pro) Switch Naming Format

Omada (Pro) Switch Naming Format
Omada (Pro) Switch Naming Format
2024-05-21 01:20:27 - last edited a week ago

Background: 

 

This guide aims to provide insight into our Omada switch naming format.

 

This Article Applies to:

 

All Omada switches.

 

Naming and Differences:

 

Omada switch is a series of switches that the Omada solution has.

 

1. Four Categories of Switch:

 

 

2. Omada Product Format:

 

Brand

Switch Level

Model Rules

Model Example

Control Method

Omada

L3

Sx6xxx

SG6428XHP

Omada Cloud-Based Controller

Omada Software Controller

Omada Hardware Controller

Omada APP

Standalone Web GUI

 

L2+

Sx3xxx

SG3428MP

As above

 

Smart

Sx2xxx

SG2428P

As above

 

Easy Managed

ES2xxx

ES205G

As above

 

Easy Smart

DS1xxxxE

DS1024GE

Easy Smart Configuration Utility

Web GUI

 

Unmanaged

DS1xxxx

DS1024G

N/A

 

Attention:

1. In the past, Omada L2+/Smart switch's model name had TL- in front of it which indicates TP-Link. Nowadays, we have removed the TL- in the Omada L2+/Smart switch's model name. JetStream Series Upgraded to Omada Series

2. All Easy Smart and Unmanaged level switches cannot be centrally managed. Easy Smart level switches can be managed only by using Easy Smart Configuration Utility or web GUI. Unmanaged level switches cannot be managed. 

 

Smart/L2+/L3:

 

 

Easy Managed:

 

 

Easy Smart and Unmanaged:

 

 

Appendix:

 

For the Omada product line, the complete list:  Omada Product List

For the Festa product line, you may take a look at this list: Festa Product List

 

Omada Pro:

 

Omada Pro is a series of products that target ISP and contract users only.

For the Omada Pro product line, the complete list: Omada Pro Product List

 

Omada Pro Product Format:

 

Brand

Switch Level

Model Rules

Model Example

Control Method

Omada Pro

L3

S7500-xxxx

S6500-xxxx

S6500-24GP4XF

Omada Pro Cloud-Based Controller

Omada Pro Software Controller

Omada Pro Hardware Controller

Omada APP

Standalone Web GUI

 

L2+

S5500-xxxx

S5500-24GP4XF

As above

 

Smart

S4500-xxxx

S4500-24G4XF

As above

 

 

Note:

 

1. The content of this article is intended to provide only a preliminary understanding of the Omada switch models. This does not represent the sole naming format in the future product roadmap. The author and TP-Link reserve the right to make changes to the contents of this article without prior notice. We reserve the right to modify the content at any time, without further notification.

2. The listed information does NOT always guarantee that actual product performance will be identical as the article writes. The provided content is for informational purposes only. We are not obligated to inform you if there are any changes to product performance in future releases.

3. TP-Link Switch and Festa may not be applicable to the lists above.

4. The technical support team and forum do not provide support on Omada Pro models. If you have made the purchase, please contact the dedicated agent assigned to you.

 

Update Log:

 

May 31st , 2024:

Revised the chart and notes.

 

May 24th, 2024:

Revised and added some details.

 

May 21st, 2024:

Release of this KB.

 

Recommended Threads:

 

Common Questions About the Hardware Version and Firmware Update

Omada Switch Naming Format

 

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Re:Omada Switch Naming Format
2024-05-24 02:16:58

  @Clive_A Thank you for this post. I appreciate the single letter naming scheme however I'm finding the Omada naming incredibly hard to understand now.

 

I've found "Omada" has been slapped on a whole heap of switches that don't appear to be manageable by Omada. Are they really "Omada" switches?

 

For example: https://www.tp-link.com/au/business-networking/omada-switch-smart/sg2210p/

There is no mention of being Omada manageable but yet, it's in the Omada line up. This does not make sense and creates so much unnecessary confusion.

That's also not to mention the unmanaged switches in the Omada line up as well. Are they compatible with Omada or are they part of the Business Line up?

https://www.tp-link.com/au/business-networking/omada-switch-unmanaged/

I hope someone in the marketing and web teams can make this clearer on the website. They need to be clearly seperated if they cannot be managed by Omada. This is not the first time I've been caught out either. I've bought a managed TP-Link switch thinking I could adopt it just to find it is not compatible.

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Re:Omada Switch Naming Format
2024-05-24 02:27:39

Hi @TCWGEngineers 

Thanks for posting in our business forum.

TCWGEngineers wrote

  @Clive_A Thank you for this post. I appreciate the single letter naming scheme however I'm finding the Omada naming incredibly hard to understand now.

 

I've found "Omada" has been slapped on a whole heap of switches that don't appear to be manageable by Omada. Are they really "Omada" switches?

 

For example: https://www.tp-link.com/au/business-networking/omada-switch-smart/sg2210p/

There is no mention of being Omada manageable but yet, it's in the Omada line up. This does not make sense and creates so much unnecessary confusion.

It is an Omada product.

For a compatible list, you should take a look at the Omada switch list. Some very old versions are not compatible with the Omada controller. For example, V1.

 

TCWGEngineers wrote


That's also not to mention the unmanaged switches in the Omada line up as well. Are they compatible with Omada or are they part of the Business Line up?

https://www.tp-link.com/au/business-networking/omada-switch-unmanaged/

I hope someone in the marketing and web teams can make this clearer on the website. They need to be clearly seperated if they cannot be managed by Omada. This is not the first time I've been caught out either. I've bought a managed TP-Link switch thinking I could adopt it just to find it is not compatible.

As said, the Omada switch is separate from the L2 switch which is an unmanaged switch. They are marked as Omada but they are not controllable.

 

Switch is layer 2. I am only discussion the Omada product line here. My goal is to discuss Omada as much as possible. I don't intend to include all the models we have. Your provided AU website is not correct about some models. I think that requires a revision from our web team.

You should send an email to the local support team regarding that website thing.

 

Refer to the global site: https://www.tp-link.com/en/business-networking/omada-switch-unmanaged/

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Re:Omada Switch Naming Format
2024-05-24 02:37:23

Hi @TCWGEngineers 

Thanks for posting in our business forum.

TCWGEngineers wrote

  @Clive_A Thank you for this post. I appreciate the single letter naming scheme however I'm finding the Omada naming incredibly hard to understand now.

 

I've found "Omada" has been slapped on a whole heap of switches that don't appear to be manageable by Omada. Are they really "Omada" switches?

 

For example: https://www.tp-link.com/au/business-networking/omada-switch-smart/sg2210p/

There is no mention of being Omada manageable but yet, it's in the Omada line up. This does not make sense and creates so much unnecessary confusion.

That's also not to mention the unmanaged switches in the Omada line up as well. Are they compatible with Omada or are they part of the Business Line up?

https://www.tp-link.com/au/business-networking/omada-switch-unmanaged/

I hope someone in the marketing and web teams can make this clearer on the website. They need to be clearly seperated if they cannot be managed by Omada. This is not the first time I've been caught out either. I've bought a managed TP-Link switch thinking I could adopt it just to find it is not compatible.

I also revised some of the descriptions for better clarity.

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Re:Omada Switch Naming Format
2024-07-11 16:51:50 - last edited 2024-07-11 17:02:50

Considering the new Omada products that aren't centrally managed.

 

Omada used to be the branding for centrally managed products similar to how Ubiquity has Unifi branding for all of their centrally managed products. Does TP-Link plan to have a new branding strategy to indicate parts that are centrally managed like Unifi?

 

Without a catchy brand name just for those products it is not going to be search engine friendtly and seems a bit like you'll be shooting yourself in the foot. What was the strategy behind diluting the Omada branding in the first place?

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Re:Omada Switch Naming Format
2024-07-12 00:53:47

Hi @DataMeister 

Thanks for posting in our business forum.

DataMeister wrote

Considering the new Omada products that aren't centrally managed.

 

Omada used to be the branding for centrally managed products similar to how Ubiquity has Unifi branding for all of their centrally managed products. Does TP-Link plan to have a new branding strategy to indicate parts that are centrally managed like Unifi?

 

Without a catchy brand name just for those products it is not going to be search engine friendtly and seems a bit like you'll be shooting yourself in the foot. What was the strategy behind diluting the Omada branding in the first place?

The Omada centralized product line does not change. The smart switch or above still keeps the old naming format.

 

Just added some switches to fill up the line. The easy smart and unmanaged switch. As we grow, people seek a wholesome solution. The Omada naming, centralized management, would still be the first concept. But the lower-end(basic) products still need to be available. So they can fill up their system with the basic switches. The branding is moving to Omada to stand the overall business products.

 

And the old name TL-SG100 will gradually fade out from history. TP-Link Switch Naming Format

 

Omada Pro is not targeted and available for regular consumers.

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Re:Omada Switch Naming Format
2024-07-12 02:23:12

  @Clive_A  - Do the unmanaged switches show up as devices in the Omada interface in a limited way?

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Re:Omada Switch Naming Format
2024-07-12 02:54:08

Hi @DataMeister 

Thanks for posting in our business forum.

DataMeister wrote

  @Clive_A  - Do the unmanaged switches show up as devices in the Omada interface in a limited way?

No. Unmanaged switches basically stay stealth on any scan tools. Not to mention the Omada.

 

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Re:Omada Switch Naming Format
2024-07-19 19:49:46 - last edited 2024-07-19 19:56:25

  @Clive_A - "Just added some switches to fill up the line. ...  ... So they can fill up their system with the basic switches."

 

The idea of filling out the product line might be misunderstanding the consumer mindset. I would be surprised if any customer really cares about having matching logos on all their switches. What they care about is how it works. For an unmanaged switch it functionally doesn't matter if it is a regular TP-Link switch or Trendnet, Netgear, or whatever logo.

 

If the Omada name has become more popular than your regular TP-Link unmanaged switches it isn't because of the naming. I think by putting the Omada brand on things unrelated to the Omada centralized interface, you are going to end up damaging the branding you've established. 

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Re:Omada Switch Naming Format
2024-07-22 00:53:42

Hi @DataMeister

DataMeister wrote

  @Clive_A - "Just added some switches to fill up the line. ...  ... So they can fill up their system with the basic switches."

 

The idea of filling out the product line might be misunderstanding the consumer mindset. I would be surprised if any customer really cares about having matching logos on all their switches. What they care about is how it works. For an unmanaged switch it functionally doesn't matter if it is a regular TP-Link switch or Trendnet, Netgear, or whatever logo.

 

If the Omada name has become more popular than your regular TP-Link unmanaged switches it isn't because of the naming. I think by putting the Omada brand on things unrelated to the Omada centralized interface, you are going to end up damaging the branding you've established. 

Thank you for thinking about every aspect of this naming stuff.

Since I cannot control this naming format and the project manager's decision, I recommend you write an email to the local TP-Link sales team regarding this matter. It would be more convincing for this message to come from the sales team.

We also need to collect as much as feedback from the market not limited from a single point of view.

Appreciate your comments and suggestions. We will pay attention to the sales number, and the feedback from the market as well.

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Re:Omada Switch Naming Format
2024-07-23 20:25:10

  @Clive_A 

So what does Omada mean in your product names now if you're putting that on products that can't actually be centrally managed?

 

Now that you've made this change, how do I identify the products that can be managed with my Omada controller?

 

MikeAnt

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