When it comes to delivering high-performance switching with the flexibility to power modern business devices, the DrayTek VigorSwitch PQ2300xb stands out as a reliable and high-performing solution for SMEs and SMBs.
Following on from DrayTek's earlier G-series models, the PQ2300xb takes things even further by combining multi-Gigabit performance with powerful PoE++ capabilities, advanced Layer 3 functionality, and centralised management options, giving organisations a resilient and scalable foundation for next-generation networking!
Power, Performance & PoE++
The VigorSwitch PQ2300xb is equipped with 24 × 2.5GbE ports, including 8 × PoE++ (90W) ports and 16 × PoE+ ports, alongside 6 × 10G SFP+ uplink interfaces. This makes it an ideal choice for businesses deploying WiFi 6/6E access points, higher-power IP cameras, VoIP phones, or bandwidth-intensive devices such as storage appliances. With a PoE output budget of 400W, you can confidently power a large number of critical devices from a single switch, simplifying cabling and reducing infrastructure costs.
To give you a quick overview of the switch’s technical strengths, here’s a breakdown of its key specifications:
| Specification | Details |
| Ethernet Ports | 24 × 2.5GbE RJ-45 (8 × PoE++ / 16 × PoE+) |
| SFP+ Ports | 6 × 10G SFP+ |
| PoE Budget | 400W total, PoE++ up to 90W per port |
| Switching Capacity | 240 Gbps |
| Backup Power | DC 12V & DC 54V redundant inputs |
| Management | Web GUI, CLI, SNMP, Syslog, Central Management |
| QoS / VLAN | VLAN Routing, Voice & Surveillance VLANs |
| Security | DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard, ARP Inspection, ACLs |
| IPv6 Ready | Yes |
Smart Network Management
Managing the PQ2300xb is simple and intuitive. The web-based GUI gives you full control over port configurations, PoE power usage, VLANs, and traffic monitoring. Support for multiple admin accounts makes it easy to share access with the right people.
With Central Switch Management on a Vigor router or VigorACS, admins can easily see all their switches in one place and handle setup, cloning, and troubleshooting without any hassle.
Advanced VLAN and QoS Features
The PQ2300xb delivers wire-speed VLAN routing, so traffic between VLANs moves quickly right on the switch. It’s great for keeping departments, services, or security zones separate without piling extra work onto your router.
Auto Surveillance and Voice VLAN let the switch spot IP cameras and VoIP phones automatically, applying the right VLAN and QoS settings to keep calls and video streams smooth!
And with LLDP-MED, setting up VoIP is easier than ever, it assigns the voice VLAN for you and pulls in useful device details.
Built for Power and Resilience
To meet modern uptime requirements, the PQ2300xb offers redundant AC and DC (12V/54V) power inputs. This safeguards against PSU failures and ensures consistent performance under high PoE demand.
The switch also supports hardware stacking of up to four units, enabling:
- Centralised management under a single IP address
- Shared configuration and firmware sync
- Failover protection across stacked switches
- Simplified scaling as networks grow
This makes it easy for organisations to expand capacity without adding complexity.
Security and Monitoring
Security is a major strength across the DrayTek switch range, and the PQ2300xb includes extensive tooling to protect your network:
- DHCP Snooping & IP Source Guard
- Dynamic ARP Inspection
- 802.1X & TACACS+ authentication
- Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- Storm control & DoS protection
For troubleshooting and monitoring, the PQ2300xb includes tools like Port Mirroring, sFlow, Syslog, RMON, and in-depth hardware stats, helping admins find and fix problems fast while keeping performance on track.
It also supports ONVIF Surveillance Management, so IP cameras are picked up automatically and can be maintained easily, perfect for setups with lots of CCTV.
Tech That's Ready Before You Are
With multi-Gigabit switching, 10G fibre uplinks, extensive PoE++ support, and IPv6 readiness, the VigorSwitch PQ2300xb is built to meet the demands of growing businesses and emerging technologies.
The PQ2300xb brings the speed, stability and smart features needed to support modern networks, from high-performance WiFi to advanced IP surveillance and multi-Gigabit upgrades.
