D-Link DGS-1520-28 28-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Stackable Layer 3 Switch with 4 x 10G Uplinks | High-Performance Enterprise Networking | Available at 7stores.au

D-Link DGS-1520-28 Stackable 28-Port Gigabit Layer 3 Smart Managed Switch – Scalable, Secure, and 10G-Ready for Enterprise & Campus Networks

The D-Link DGS-1520-28 is a next-generation 28-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Stackable Layer 3 Switch engineered to meet the demands of large-scale, high-performance network infrastructures. Featuring 24 high-speed Gigabit RJ45 ports and 4 dedicated 10-Gigabit uplinks—including 2 x 10GBase-T copper ports and 2 x 10G SFP+ fiber ports—this switch offers maximum flexibility and performance for aggregation, distribution, or core layer deployments in business, education, and enterprise environments.

Designed for advanced scalability, the DGS-1520-28 supports physical stacking of up to 8 switches and virtual stacking of up to 32 units, allowing businesses to create a single logical switch architecture for simplified management and deployment across floors, departments, or entire buildings. With a switching capacity of 128 Gbps, this switch ensures non-blocking wire-speed throughput, capable of handling real-time applications such as 4K video streaming, VoIP, data replication, and multi-Gigabit file sharing.

The DGS-1520-28 is a true Layer 3 switch, equipped with advanced routing capabilities like static routing and multicast routing for improved inter-VLAN communication and traffic efficiency across complex networks. It includes redundant power supply support for increased reliability and business continuity in mission-critical operations.

Security is robust, featuring 802.1X access control, Access Control Lists (ACLs), IGMP snooping, DHCP screening, and Surveillance VLAN and Voice VLAN functionalities—ensuring segmented, secure, and prioritised traffic flows for sensitive services such as IP surveillance and VoIP.

From a management standpoint, administrators benefit from a user-friendly web GUI, comprehensive CLI, SNMP monitoring, dual image/config support, and cable diagnostics, all packed into a rackmount-ready chassis with intelligent fan cooling. With D-Link Green Technology and EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet) compliance, the DGS-1520-28 is a sustainable and cost-effective solution designed to scale as your infrastructure grows.

Available now at 7stores.au, the D-Link DGS-1520-28 is the ideal networking solution for professionals seeking scalable Layer 3 switching, 10G-ready performance, and long-term investment value backed by enterprise-grade manageability.

Why Buy the DGS-1520-28 from 7stores.au?

•  ✅  4 x 10-Gigabit Uplinks (2 x 10GBase-T + 2 x SFP+): Designed for high-speed server, storage, or uplink connectivity.

•  ✅  Scalable Stackable Architecture: Stack up to 8 units physically and 32 virtually—manage as one logical switch.

•  ✅  True Layer 3 Routing: Static routing, multicast routing, and inter-VLAN optimization for advanced network segmentation.

•  ✅  Built-In Redundancy: Supports external Redundant Power Supply (RPS) for high availability and uptime.

•  ✅  Advanced Security Framework: Includes ACLs, 802.1X, DHCP screening, IP-MAC binding, and VLANs.

•  ✅  Energy Efficiency + Performance: D-Link Green & IEEE 802.3az reduce operational cost without compromising output.

•  ✅  Trusted by Professionals: Available now at 7stores.au—Australia’s trusted online source for enterprise-class networking hardware.

Specifications – D-Link DGS-1520-28

• Series: DGS-1520

• Switch Type: Stackable Layer 3 Smart Managed

• Total Ports: 28

  • 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 Ports

  • 2 x 10GBase-T Copper Uplinks

  • 2 x 10G SFP+ Fiber Uplinks

• Stacking Support:

  • Up to 8 units physical stacking

  • Up to 32 units virtual stacking

• Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps

• Static Routing: Yes

• Multicast Routing: Yes

• Port Types Supported:

  • 10Gb SFP+ Ports

  • 10Gb Copper Ports

  • Gigabit Copper/Fiber Ports

• VLAN Features:

  • 4K VLAN Groups

  • Voice VLAN

  • Surveillance VLAN

• Security Features:

  • 802.1X Access Control

  • Access Control Lists (ACLs)

  • DHCP Server Screening

  • IP-MAC-Port Binding

• Traffic Optimization:

  • IGMP Snooping

  • Jumbo Frame Support (Up to 12K Bytes)

  • Link Aggregation (Static and LACP)

  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP/MSTP)

  • QoS with 8 priority queues

• Management Features:

  • Web-based GUI

  • Full Command Line Interface (CLI)

  • SNMP v1/v2c/v3

  • Cable Diagnostics

  • Dual Image & Configuration

• Redundancy: External Redundant Power Supply support

• Power Supply: Internal PSU

• Energy Efficiency: IEEE 802.3az EEE, D-Link Green, RoHS 6 Compliant

• Design: Desktop or 19-Inch Rackmountable

• Cooling: 1 Internal Fan

• Dimensions: 441 x 207.4 x 44 mm

• Operating Temp: 0°C to 50°C

• Warranty: Limited Lifetime (Check with 7stores.au)