| Network Device Type | Switch |
| Model | SWS12-8 |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps |
| Networking / Ports Qty | 10 |
| Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
| RAM / Total Installed Size | 256 MB |
| Flash Memory / Installed Size | 32 MB |
| Networking Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.1p |
| Power / Device Type | Power Adapter |
| Media Layer Supported | Layer 2 |
| Power / Provided (W) | 24 Watt |
| Max Power Consumption | 5.7 Watt |
| Power / Voltage Required | 12VDC |
| MTBF | 1387712 hours |
| Features | SD-Branch ready. Firewall, WNM, StandAlone UI, and CLI management. SNMP monitoring. Backup and restore Switch configurations. |
SONICWALL SWS12-8 Gigabit Desktop Switch w/ 3-Year Support

Key Benefits
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- Includes 3-year SONICWALL Wireless Network Management and support, adding long-term value
- Designed for SD-Branch environments and centralized management, ensuring scalable deployments
- High MTBF of over 1.3 million hours ensures operational reliability in enterprise networks
Product Overview
The SONICWALL SWS12-8 is a high-performance, SD-Branch-ready Gigabit Ethernet switch engineered for small to mid-size enterprise network environments. It offers 10 total ports, including 2 dedicated SFP uplink ports and supports Layer 2 switching protocols like IEEE 802.1x and 802.1p. Built with desktop deployment in mind, the unit features passive cooling and compact dimensions (240mm x 105mm x 27mm), making it perfect for environments with limited space.
With a built-in 256MB RAM and 32MB flash memory, the SWS12-8 handles efficient data processing and configuration storage. Advanced manageability is a key strength, featuring SNMP, Syslog, and DHCP management protocols along with both UI and CLI configuration options. This model also includes 3 years of SONICWALL Wireless Network Management and support.
The switch supports jumbo frames, static routing, and robust configuration backup/restore capabilities. Power efficiency is another highlight, drawing only 5.7 watts with a 12VDC input. With an MTBF of 1,387,712 hours, the unit delivers long-term reliability for critical networking applications.
Specifications
Primary Information
Interfaces / Ports
| Interfaces | 1G Cu, SFP |
| SFP Ports | 2 |
Service&Support
| Service & Support Type | WIRELESS NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT 3YR |
UNSPSC Code
| UNSPSC Code | 43222612 |
Network
| Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Support | None |
| PoE Power Consumption | None |
| MAC Address Table Size | 8k |
| Jumbo Frame Support | Yes |
| Remote Management Protocol | DHCP; Syslog; SNMP |
| Routing Protocol | Static routing |
| Interfaces | 1G Cu, SFP |
| SFP Ports | 2 |
Dimensions&Miscellaneous
| Width | 240 Mm |
| Depth | 105 Mm |
| Height | 27 Mm |
| Weight | 0.62 Kg |
Special Feature
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 Celsius |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 Celsius |
| Min Storage Temperature | -40 Celsius |
| Max Storage Temperature | 70 Celsius |
| COO | TAIWAN |
| TAA compliance | Yes |