Anyone using the TP-Link TL-SG1428PE? Need some feedback
Hey everyone,
I’m thinking about getting the TP-Link TL-SG1428PE for my setup. It looks like a good mid-range managed PoE switch with 24 PoE+ ports, which seems perfect for powering access points and IP cameras.
Has anyone here used it in a real environment? How’s the performance and reliability over time? I’m particularly curious about the fan noise and PoE power budget — does it handle multiple high-draw devices well?
Also, how’s the management interface? I’ve used a few TP-Link switches before, but I’m wondering if this one has any quirks or limitations I should know about.
Would really appreciate some feedback or experiences before I pull the trigger.
Hi @wajahatali SG1428PE might be fine for you. But before you decide, compare it with SG2428LP for a couple reasons:
1. If you can get by with 150W over 16x PoE+ port then SG2428LP is fanless.
2. SG2428LP is has a lot more management functionality that the SG1428PE, and the option to use Omada Controller for centralized config. If any of that is useful to you.
TP-Link has a lot of great fanless options. I also read a lot of complaints about the fans in TP-Link devices. What I read is:
- Apparently TP-Link fans are very noisy, so much so, people often 'mod' their TP-Link gear to replace with quieter fans (brown colored ones)
- Some TP-Link models the fans are not under s/w control, and just run full speed all the time, even if not needed
- Fans are a moving part that will fail one day
I have a fanless SG2428LP and worked fine for me for PoE+ APs etc. Runs warm, not hot.
