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| Product Type | Managed PoE+ Switch |
| Model | IPM-8221 |
| Brand | Planet |
| Ports | 8 x 10/100/1000T (PoE+), 2 x SFP |
| PoE Budget | 240W (30W per port) |
| Switching Capacity | 20 Gbps |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 440 x 200 x 44 mm (rackmount 1U) |
| Weight | 3.2 kg |
| Power Supply | 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, internal |
| Management | Web, CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON |
| VLAN Support | IEEE 802.1Q, up to 4096 VLANs |
| QoS | 8 priority queues, IEEE 802.1p, DSCP |
| Security | 802.1X, ACL, MAC filtering, DHCP snooping |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) and 802.3af (PoE) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
| Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
| Cooling | Fan, detachable on rear |
| Installation | 19-inch rackmount, desktop |
| Standards | IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3z, 802.3x, 802.1D, 802.1w, 802.1s |
| Maintenance | Clean with dry cloth, avoid liquids |
| Spare Parts / Repairability | Power supply, fan replaceable; contact Planet support |
Frequently Asked Questions - IPM-8221 Planet
How do I reset the Planet IPM-8221 switch to factory defaults?
Press and hold the Reset button on the front panel for at least 10 seconds until the system LED flashes. Release the button; the switch will reboot with default settings.
Can I power devices using the IPM-8221 switch?
Yes, the IPM-8221 supports IEEE 802.3af/at PoE on all 8 copper ports, with a total power budget of 240W (up to 30W per port). It can power devices like IP cameras, wireless APs, and VoIP phones.
How do I access the web management interface?
Connect your computer to the switch via an Ethernet port. Set your PC IP to 192.168.1.x (x ≠ 1), then open a browser and enter 192.168.1.1. The default username and password are both admin.
What is the maximum distance for PoE cabling?
The maximum cable length for PoE (and data) is 100 meters (328 feet) using standard Cat5e or better UTP/STP cable.
Does the IPM-8221 support VLAN configuration?
Yes, it supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN with up to 4096 VLAN groups. You can configure port-based or tag-based VLANs via the web interface or CLI.
How do I update the firmware?
Download the latest firmware from the Planet website. Go to System > Firmware Upgrade in the web interface, choose the file, and click Upgrade. Do not power off during upgrade.
What LED indicators are on the front panel?
The front panel has LEDs for Power, System, PoE (per port), and Link/Act (per port). Green indicates normal operation; red/yellow indicates errors or PoE overload.
Can I connect SFP modules for fiber uplinks?
Yes, the switch has 2 SFP slots supporting 1000BASE-SX/LX fiber modules (not included). They can be used for uplink or stacking.
The switch is not powering my PoE device. What should I check?
First, verify the device is PoE-compliant (802.3af/at). Check if the switch's total PoE budget (240W) is exceeded. Ensure the cable is intact and less than 100m. Try a different port.
Does this switch support SNMP management?
Yes, the IPM-8221 supports SNMP v1/v2c/v3 for network monitoring. You can configure SNMP communities, traps, and access control via the web interface or CLI.
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