D-Link DGS 3630-28TC - switch - L3 - managed

The DGS-3630-28TC stands apart from conventional access switches by fusing high-density Gigabit connectivity with four 10-Gigabit SFP+ uplinks and full Layer 3 routing in a compact 1U form factor. This managed stackable switch is engineered for enterprise edge and aggregation deployments where performance, resilience, and advanced traffic control are non-negotiable.

Highlights

• 20 x 10/100/1000Base-T ports, 4 x combo Gigabit SFP, and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks
• 128 Gbps switching capacity and 95.23 Mpps forwarding rate
• Layer 3 routing with OSPF, BGP, VRRP, PIM, and IPv6 support
• Stackable up to 9 units with optional stacking modules
• Comprehensive security: 802.1X, SSH, HTTPS, and Access Control Lists
• Energy-efficient design with IEEE 802.3az and smart fan control

In daily use

Deploy the DGS-3630-28TC as a distribution switch in campus networks or as a top-of-rack solution in data centres. Its 32K MAC address table and 9 KB jumbo frame support ensure smooth handling of large virtualised workloads. The four 10G SFP+ ports provide ample bandwidth for uplinks or server connectivity, while the combo ports offer flexible fibre or copper options. Advanced QoS features (802.1p, DSCP) let you prioritise latency-sensitive traffic such as voice and video, and link aggregation (LACP) simplifies bandwidth scaling. With hot-swappable redundant power supply support and a >300,000-hour MTBF, this switch is built for continuous operation. Management is straightforward via CLI, SNMP, or the intuitive web interface, and stacking capability allows you to manage up to nine units as a single logical device.

Full specifications

• Device type: Layer 3 managed stackable switch
• Enclosure: Rack-mountable 1U
• Ports: 20 x 10/100/1000Base-T, 4 x combo 10/100/1000Base-T/SFP, 4 x 10 Gigabit SFP+
• Switching capacity: 128 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 95.23 Mpps
• MAC address table: 32K entries
• Jumbo frame support: 9 KB
• Routing protocols: OSPFv2/v3, RIPv1/v2, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM/DM, IGMPv1/v2/v3, MLDv1/v2
• Management: SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS, CLI, SSH, Telnet, RMON
• VLAN: 802.1Q, GVRP
• QoS: 802.1p, DSCP
• Link aggregation: IEEE 802.3ad LACP
• Spanning tree: STP, RSTP, MSTP
• Redundant power supply: Optional external RPS
• Stacking: Up to 9 units (optional modules)
• RAM: 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM
• Flash: 256 MB
• Power supply: Internal AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz
• Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3z, 802.3ab, 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.3x, 802.3ad, 802.1w, 802.1x, 802.1s, 802.1ab, 802.3ae, 802.3az
• MTBF: >300,000 hours

Final note

For organisations that need enterprise-grade routing, stacking, and 10G uplinks without the complexity of chassis-based systems, the DGS-3630-28TC delivers a compelling balance of performance and value.