GS-GWN7803PH-PRO

Grandstream GWN7803PH-PRO Enterprise L2++ 24 Port Managed GbE PoE Switch 400W

Overview Summary:

The Grandstream GWN7803PH-PRO is a powerful Layer 2++ managed PoE switch ideal for South African businesses seeking a reliable network backbone. With 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 2 SFP+ ports, and a 400W PoE budget, it efficiently powers high-performance devices such as access points, IP cameras, and VoIP phones. Its advanced features, including QoS, VLANs, ACLs, and robust security protocols, ensure optimal network performance and protection. Buy now to upgrade your network infrastructure with this enterprise-grade switch.

Set up and manage your network effortlessly with Grandstream's GWN.Cloud platform, embedded controller, or on-premise GWN Manager. Perfect for offices, educational institutions, and hotels, the GWN7803PH-PRO ensures smooth connectivity and efficient power management across all PoE devices. Shop now to enhance your business network with a switch that balances performance, scalability, and security.

What tier does this fall into?

Enterprise

What is this best for?

powering access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones, office networks, hotel networks, educational network infrastructure, VLAN segmentation, QoS traffic management

Overview:

High Performance Layer 2++ PoE Switch for Business Networks
The Grandstream GWN7803PH-PRO is a 24-port Layer 2++ managed PoE switch designed to deliver a stable, high-capacity network backbone for small to medium-sized business environments. Built to handle intensive traffic loads, it combines Gigabit Ethernet access with high-speed fibre uplinks and advanced network control capabilities. With a substantial 400W PoE power budget and intelligent allocation, it supports a wide range of powered devices while maintaining efficient energy use. Flexible management options, strong security controls, and robust switching performance make it well suited for modern enterprise deployments.

Description
The GS-GWN7803PH-PRO is engineered for organisations that require reliable switching, scalable power delivery, and advanced traffic management. It enables seamless connectivity for access points, IP cameras, VoIP systems, and workstations while maintaining network segmentation and prioritisation through Layer 2++ capabilities. With integrated security protections and multiple management interfaces including cloud and on premise tools, it simplifies deployment and ongoing administration. Its high throughput and fibre uplink support ensure consistent performance across demanding network environments.

Features:

Designed for Modern Network Demands
Positioned within the GWN7800 Pro Series, this model delivers enhanced processing power with improved CPU and memory resources compared to earlier generations. This translates into faster data handling, improved routing efficiency, and greater stability under load. The inclusion of SFP+ uplinks allows for high speed backbone connectivity, making it suitable for environments where bandwidth demand continues to scale.

The switch also supports intelligent power distribution, dynamically allocating PoE across connected devices. This ensures optimal utilisation of the available 400W power budget without manual intervention.

Flexible Deployment Across Industries
This switch is adaptable to a variety of operational environments:

Offices benefit from a stable core network supporting wireless access points, IP telephony, and endpoint devices
Education environments gain scalable connectivity with controlled access and VLAN segmentation
Hospitality deployments can power and connect multiple devices per floor using a single switch

Its placement within the data link layer ensures efficient handling of switching, segmentation, and traffic forwarding.

Advanced Traffic and Network Control
The GWN7803PH-PRO supports a comprehensive set of Layer 2++ capabilities to optimise network performance and segmentation:

Static routing for inter VLAN communication
QoS with prioritisation, traffic shaping, and rate limiting
IGMP snooping for efficient multicast handling
VLAN support including port based, IEEE 802.1Q tagging, and QinQ
Link aggregation for increased bandwidth and redundancy

These functions allow administrators to fine tune network behaviour based on application requirements.

Security and Access Control
Security is implemented through multiple layers to protect network integrity and prevent unauthorised access:

ARP inspection and IP source guard to prevent spoofing
DoS protection and CPU defence mechanisms
802.1X authentication and MAC based access control
RADIUS and TACACS authentication support
Port isolation, storm control, and loop protection

This ensures consistent protection across both wired infrastructure and connected endpoints.

Management Options
Administrators can manage the switch through several interfaces depending on operational preference:

Embedded web interface for direct configuration
Command line interface for advanced control
Cloud based management via GDMS Networking
On premise software using GWN Manager

This flexibility supports both centralised and localised network administration strategies.

Key Technical Details

Part number / SKU: GS-GWN7803PH-PRO
24 Gigabit Ethernet ports for high speed connectivity
2 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports for fibre integration
24 PoE enabled ports supporting IEEE 802.3af/at/bt
Total PoE budget of 400W with dynamic allocation
Up to 60W per port depending on deployment
Switching capacity of 88Gbps
Non blocking throughput of 44Gbps
Forwarding rate of 65.472Mpps
Supports IPv4 and IPv6 networking

Standards and Compatibility
The switch complies with a wide range of IEEE networking standards, ensuring interoperability within diverse infrastructures:

IEEE 802.3, 802.3ab, 802.3ae, 802.3az
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN and 802.1p QoS
IEEE 802.1X authentication
IEEE 802.3af, at, bt PoE standards

Reliable Switching Backbone
With support for up to 16K MAC addresses, jumbo frames, and extensive VLAN configurations, the GWN7803PH-PRO is capable of supporting complex network topologies. Its architecture ensures consistent packet forwarding and minimal latency, even under heavy loads.

This makes the GS-GWN7803PH-PRO a practical choice for organisations seeking a scalable, secure, and high performance managed PoE switch.

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	GS-GWN7803PH-PRO
Network Protocol	IPv4, IPv6, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3af/at/bt, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1d, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1x
Gigabit Ethernet Ports	24
Gigabit SFP+ Ports	2
PoE Ports (PoE Models Only)	24
PoE Standards	IEEE 802.3af/at/bt
Total PoE Output Power (PoE Models Only)	400W (60W per port)
Total Non Blocking Throughput	44Gbps
Switching Capability	88Gbps
Forwarding Rate	65.472Mpps
Switching	Jumbo frame (maximum length: 12288), 4K VLANs, port-based VLAN, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, QinQ, MAC-based VLAN, Protocol-based VLAN, Voice VLAN including auto voice VLAN, tagged OUI and untagged OUI, GVRP(pending) ERPS(pending), 16K MAC addresses
Security	User hierarchical management and password protection, HTTPS, SSH, Telnet
	Identity authentication, including 802.1X and MAC authentication
	AAA authentication, including RADIUS, TACACS
	Storm control
	Port isolation
	Port security, sticky MAC address, filtering invalid MAC addresses
	IP/IPv6 source guard, DoS attack prevention, ARP inspection, CPU protection
	Loop protection, including port loopback detection, BPDU protection, root protection, and loopback protection
	Kensington Security Slot (Kensington Lock) support
	Firmware signature