Product Type | Switch |
Model | SWS12-8 |
Form Factor | Desktop |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Media Layer Supported | Layer 2 |
SD-Branch Ready | Yes |
RAM | 256 MB |
Flash Memory | 32 MB |
MTBF | 1,387,712 hours |
Weight | 0.62 kg |
Power Device Type | Power Adapter |
Power Consumption (Max) | 5.7 Watts |
Power Voltage Required | 12 VDC |
Power Provided | 24 Watts |
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
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.1p |
Advanced Security Features
Firewall Management Integration | Yes |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 10 |
SFP Uplink Ports | 2 |
Interface Types | 1G Copper, SFP |
Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
MAC Address Table Size | 8K |
Jumbo Frame Support | Yes |
Routing Protocol | Static Routing |
PoE Support | None |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 240 mm |
Depth | 105 mm |
Height | 27 mm |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °C |
Max Storage Temperature | 70 °C |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface Options | Web UI, CLI |
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP, Syslog, DHCP |
Cloud Management Platform | SonicWall Wireless Network Management (WNM) |
Configuration Backup & Restore | Yes |
Included Support | 3-Year Wireless Network Management and Support |