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Platinum Switches

Full Gigabit L3 Core Managed Switch

Model KC-2800H5SM3

The KC-2800H5SM3 from the Platinum series is a full-Gigabit Layer 3 managed core switch engineered to handle heavy traffic loads in data centers.

  • Uplink Port SFP+
  • Managed L3
  • CLI SSH

Overview

The KC-2800H5SM3 from the Platinum series is a full-Gigabit Layer 3 managed core switch engineered to handle heavy traffic loads in data centers. This powerful switch combines 16 Gigabit SFP uplink ports, 8 Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports running at 10 Gbps, with an exceptional 128 Gbps of internal bandwidth. Combo port support, a USB 2.0 port and advanced Layer 3 management in a metal rackmount chassis make it a rock-solid backbone for scalable networks.

Technical specifications

Datasheet (PDF)

Model: KC-2800H5SM3

Interfaces

Total Port
28 Ports
PoE Output (Max)
N/A
PoE Port Control
N/A
Fast RJ45 PoE Port
N/A
Gigabit RJ45 Port
8
Fast RJ45 Uplink Port
N/A
Gigabit RJ45 Uplink Port
N/A
Gigabit SFP Uplink Port
16
10 Gb SFP Uplink Port
4
USB Port
Yes 1(Usb 2.0)
Combo Uplink Port
N/A

Feature

Security
Access IP List IEE 802.1 X MAB (MAC Authentication Bypass) / Radius Server Authentication Port Security SSH & HTTPS Login

Hardware

Processor Type
Realtek
LED Panel
Data Activity, PoE Activity, Power Activity
Main Board
Double Layer
Case
Metal Case
Mounting
Rackmount

PD`S

IP Camera
N/A
IP Phone
N/A
(+)5/4,(
N/A
(+)2/1,(
N/A

General

Protection Rating
IP51
Web Language
English
Dimensions
440*250*45 mm
Weight
2.525 kg
Storage Temperature
-20°C ~ +60°C / 10% ~ 90% RH
Operating Temperature
-15°C ~ +50°C / 10% ~ 90% RH
Radiation Electromagnetic
EN55016

Network Performance

Standard
IEEE 802.1d, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1q, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1v, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3av, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
Protocols
CSMA/CD
Router
Yes
Speed
10 Gigabit Ethernet 10000Mbps (half duplex), 20000Mbps 10000BASE-TX: 14880000bps/port Ethernet 10Mbps (half duplex), 20Mbps (full duplex); 10BASE-T: 14,880bps/port Fast Ethernet 100Mbps (half duplex), 200Mbps (full duplex); 100BASE-TX:14,8800bps/port Gigabit Ethernet 1000Mbps (half duplex), 2000Mbps (full duplex); 1000BASE-TX: 1488000bps/port
Cabling
1000 Base-TX: Cat 6 UTP or above (100m) 100Base-TX:Cat 6 UTP(120m) PoE=250M 10Base-TX: Cat 5 or above (250m) PoE=250M
Bandwidth
128Gb Internal Bandwidth
MAC Table
16Kb
Jumbo Frame
12KB
Packet Butter
16Mb
Packet Forwarding Rate
95.23 Mpps (Mega Packet Per Second)
Auto MDI
Yes All Ports
Console
Yes - Web & RS232 Layer3 Management (Telnet / SSH/ CLI)
Transfer Pattern
Store & Forward

Power Supply

Power
200~240V AC, 50~60Hz
Redundant
N/A
LED Power
Yes
Power Cable
Available

Guarantee

Product Guarantee
3 Years Platinum Guarantee
MTBF
100,000 hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25°)

Downloads

Documentation

  • KC-2800H5SM3

    DatasheetPDF428.4 KB

Software and firmware

  • 2800H5SM3

    Version 18-KC-2800H5SM3BIN11.48 MBUpdated November 15, 2025

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Warranty

3-Year Platinum Warranty

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