Layer 2 managed switch RUIJIE RG-ES216GC-V2 — 16× Gigabit RJ-45, L2, ventilatorloos, cloudbeheerd, 32 Gbit/s

RUIJIE RG-ES216GC-V2 is a Layer‑2 managed Gigabit Ethernet switch with 16 RJ‑45 10/100/1000 ports in a fanless metal housing. The unit provides 32 Gbit/s switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 23.81 Mpps, supporting an 8k MAC address table and 10k jumbo frames. Designed for desktop, wall or rack mounting, it includes cloud management for remote administration, L2 features such as VLAN and 802.1Q, QoS, port mirroring, DHCP snooping, loop and broadcast storm protection, surge protection and a three‑year warranty.

Advantages

The switch combines managed Layer‑2 capabilities with a silent fanless design and metal chassis suitable for continuous operation. Cloud management enables centralized configuration and monitoring without local console dependency. Hardware protections include 4 kV surge protection and broadcast/loop control, while energy‑efficient operation keeps typical power consumption around 12 W. A compact form factor with rack and wall mounting options accommodates varied installation environments.

Suitable for

• Small and medium office networks requiring managed Layer‑2 switching
• Classroom and lab environments where silent operation is preferred
• Edge aggregation for IP phones, workstations and access points (non‑PoE deployments)
• Remote sites where cloud management simplifies maintenance

Key specifications

• Ports: 16 × Gigabit RJ‑45 (10/100/1000)
• Switching capacity: 32 Gbit/s
• Forwarding rate: 23.81 Mpps
• MAC address table: 8,000 entries
• Jumbo frame support: up to 10,000 bytes
• Layer: L2 managed with VLAN and IEEE 802.1Q support
• QoS and port mirroring supported
• Security features: DHCP snooping, loop protection, broadcast storm control
• Management: Cloud‑managed remote administration
• Physical: Fanless metal housing, desktop/wall/rack mountable; dimensions 165 × 440 × 44 mm; weight 2 kg
• Power: AC input 100–240 V, typical consumption 12 W, EEE power saving supported
• Operating conditions: 0–50 °C, 10–90% relative humidity
• MTBF: 200,000 hours
• Certifications: CE

How to use

Mount the switch on a desktop, wall or in a rack using the supplied brackets and screws. Connect power using the included AC adapter and verify LED indicators show normal operation. Link client devices and uplinks to the Gigabit RJ‑45 ports. Access the cloud management platform to apply VLANs, QoS policies, port mirroring or security features such as DHCP snooping and storm control. No local fan maintenance is required due to the fanless design.

Recommendations

Place the device in a ventilated location within the specified operating temperature and humidity ranges. Use the cloud management interface for centralized firmware updates and configuration backups. For deployments requiring PoE or 10 G uplinks, consider appropriate aggregation devices; for standard managed Layer‑2 connectivity, configure VLANs and QoS to prioritise critical traffic and enable DHCP snooping and storm control for improved network stability.