Product Type | Smart Managed Switch |
Model | DGS-1520-52 |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Mounting Type | 1U Rack-Mount |
Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 130.94 Mpps |
Weight | 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs) |
Power Supply | Internal AC power supply |
Maximum Power Consumption | 40 W |
Fan | 2 x Smart Fan |
D-Link DGS-1520-52 Smart Switch, 52-Port with 10G Uplink



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- - Delivers high scalability with physical stacking support for up to 8 units, making it ideal for growing network environments
- - Includes four 10G-capable uplink ports (2 x 10GBase-T, 2 x SFP+) to handle high-throughput applications
- - TAA compliance ensures compatibility for government and regulated sector purchases
Product Overview
The D-Link DGS-1520-52 Smart Switch features 52 Gigabit Ethernet ports and four 10G uplink ports—two 10GBase-T and two SFP+—making it suitable for demanding enterprise connectivity needs. It supports physical stacking of up to eight units, allowing lateral network expansion with unified control. The unit is TAA compliant and manufactured in Taiwan, offering regulatory alignment and secure sourcing. This switch is well-positioned for organizations that seek scalable, high-speed managed networking solutions fit for dynamic infrastructure environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | FCC, CE, VCCI, RCM, BSMI, CCC |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Safety Compliance | CB, cUL, LVD |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control Lists (ACL) | Supports up to 1,000 entries |
Storm Control | Broadcast, Multicast and Unknown Unicast |
802.1X Port-based Access Control | Yes |
IP-MAC-Port Binding | Yes |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
ARP Spoofing Prevention | Yes |
DoS Attack Prevention | Yes |
RADIUS Authentication | Yes |
Interfaces
Total Number of Ports | 52 |
10/100/1000 Mbps Ports | 48 |
10GBase-T Ports | 2 |
10G SFP+ Ports | 2 |
Physical Stacking Ports | 2 x 10G SFP+ |
Stacking Bandwidth | 80 Gbps |
Stacking Support | Up to 8 units |
Console Port | RJ-45 |
Auto MDI/MDIX | Yes |
MAC Address Table | 16K entries |
Packet Buffer Memory | 3 MB |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions | 440 x 250 x 44 mm (17.32 x 9.84 x 1.73 in) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 0% to 95% non-condensing |
Storage Humidity | 0% to 95% non-condensing |
Acoustic Noise Level | 47.7 dB(A) |
Heat Dissipation | 136.44 BTU/hr |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Web UI, CLI, SNMP, RMON, Telnet, SSH |
Cloud Management | Supported via D-Link Network Assistant (DNA) |
Firmware Upgrade | TFTP/HTTP/HTTPS |
VLAN Support | 802.1Q VLAN, Private VLAN |
QoS | 8 queues per port, Strict, WRR, Hybrid |