D-Links DES-3528P is part of D-Links x Stack family of access Layer 2 Ethernet switches that combine performance with robust security, Quality of Service (Qo S), versatile management functions, Redundant Power Supply option & scalable flexibility. All these features make this switch an ideal stackable switch alternative to the expensive chassis-based solution. All 24 Ethernet ports on the switch include Power over Ethernet (Po E), with 8 of these providing up to 30 W per port, while the remaining adhere to the 802.3af standard at 15.4 W output per port. This gives administrators the ability to connect 802.3at pre-standard equipment such as new 802.11n wireless Access Points, in parallel with standard 802.3af equipment. The two combo 10/100/100 Base-T SFP slots on the front panel provide flexible copper or fiber Gigabit connection. The two 10/100/1000BASE-T ports on the back panel are designed for flexible dual usage. They can be used either as stacking ports with 4 Gbps bidirectional stacking bandwidth, or can simply be used as copper Gigabit uplinks. Physical stacking capability (available on request) allows administrators to add up to eight switch units per stack on a scalable expansion basis. Virtual stacking functionality via D-Link SIM technology is included: this allows up to 32 units to be managed via a single IP address. The switch supports Multicast, allowing Triple-Play providers to bundle IPTV services with standard Internet access & telephony. With Double VLAN (802.1Q-in-Q), telcos can span the VLAN groupings of their enterprise customers across a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), creating completely transparent LANs for them. In addition, the DES-3528P features state-of-the-art security technologies including centralized ACLs & IP-MAC-Port Binding with DHCP Snooping that effectively stops " Man in the Middle" attacks. With D-Link Safeguard Engine, the switch remains available in the event of a virus outbreak.