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D-Link ANZ has expanded its DMS-1250 Series with three new multi-gigabit smart managed switches designed for small and medium businesses as well as larger enterprises seeking high-performance connectivity.
The new range includes:
- DMS-1250-28P, a 28-port multi-gigabit smart managed PoE++ switch with 24 2.5G 90W PoE++ ports and 4 10G SFP+ ports
- DMS-1250-28, a 28-port multi-gigabit smart managed switch with 24 2.5G ports and 4 10G SFP+ ports
- DMS-1250-18P, an 18-port multi-gigabit smart managed PoE++ switch with 16 2.5G 90W PoE++ ports and 2 10G SFP+ ports
Designed For High-Bandwidth Applications
The DMS-1250 Series features 2.5G ports across all models, aimed at supporting bandwidth-intensive workloads such as video conferencing, cloud-based services and large file transfers.
D-Link said the switches provide advanced Layer 2 management capabilities to enable scalable networking, while also complementing Wi-Fi access points that support 2.5G connectivity.
Features Summary
The DMS-1250-28P includes a 475W power budget across its 24 PoE ports, 6kV surge protection, and support for link aggregation, spanning tree protocols and RADIUS/TACACS+ authentication.
The DMS-1250-28, while not PoE-enabled, provides the same switching capacity and 6kV surge protection across its 24 access ports, along with static routing, loopback detection and integration with D-Link’s Nuclias network controller.
The DMS-1250-18P provides 370W of PoE budget across 16 access ports, with similar management and security features as the larger models.
All switches support D-Link’s Safeguard Engine, offering enhanced traffic monitoring and protection against abnormal traffic patterns.
Advanced PoE Capabilities
The DMS-1250 Series also incorporates features such as perpetual PoE, which ensures uninterrupted power supply to connected devices even during reboots, and fast PoE, which shortens the time devices take to become operational after connecting to the network.
The PD-Alive function provides monitoring for powered devices such as IP surveillance cameras, allowing administrators to verify connectivity and operational status.
Cooling And Surge Protection
The PoE models in the range include internal fans that can be automatically adjusted across five cooling levels or manually configured for quieter operation.
Enhanced 6kV surge protection is built into all 2.5G access ports across the range, designed to safeguard networks against electrical surges.
Management And Integration
Management options include D-Link’s Nuclias Connect, Nuclias Hub and D-View 8 platforms, supporting centralised administration, asset management, logging and remote configuration. The switches also support SNMP for integration with third-party systems.
D-Link said the products are particularly suitable for SMB environments, offering high-speed 2.5G access to desktops and infrastructure devices, while maintaining 10G uplinks for external connectivity.
Availability And Pricing
The new switches are available now in Australia and New Zealand via authorised partners, resellers and directly from D-Link’s websites.
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- DMS-1250-28P: RRP AU$2,700 and NZ$3,000
- DMS-1250-28: RRP AU$1,500 and NZ$1,600
- DMS-1250-18P: RRP AU$1,900 and NZ$2,200
Key Features
DMS-1250-28P
• 24 Ports 2.5GE PoE for downlink
• 4 Ports 10G SFP+ for uplink
• PoE IEEE802.3af/at/bt options, power budget 475W
• 6kV surge protection on all 2.5G ethernet ports
• Supports LACP 802.3ad Link Aggregation
• Supports Static Routing & Loopback Detection
• Supports Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP/MSTP)
• AAA support for RADIUS/TACACS+
• Supports D-Link Safeguard Engine
• Manage through the Nuclias Network Controller
DMS-1250-28
28-Port Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch with 24 2.5G ports and 4 10G SFP+ ports
• 24 Ports 2.5GE for downlink
• 4 Ports 10G SFP+ for uplink
• 6kV surge protection on all 2.5G ethernet ports
• Supports LACP 802.3ad Link Aggregation
• Supports Static Routing
• Supports Loopback Detection
• Supports Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP/MSTP)
• AAA support for RADIUS/TACACS+
• Supports D-Link Safeguard Engine
• Manage through the Nuclias Network Controller
DMS-1250-18P
18-Port Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed PoE++ Switch with 16 2.5G 90W PoE++ ports and 2 10G SFP+ ports
• 16 Ports 2.5GE PoE for downlink
• 2 Ports 10G SFP+ for uplink
• PoE IEEE802.3af/at/bt options, power budget 370W
• 6kV surge protection on all 2.5G ethernet ports
• Supports LACP 802.3ad Link Aggregation
• Supports Static Routing & Loopback Detection
• Supports Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP/MSTP)
• AAA support for RADIUS/TACACS+
• Supports D-Link Safeguard Engine
• Manage through the Nuclias Network Controller
Featuring 2.5G ports across the range, these switches offer a significant boost in network speed, ideal for SMBs and enterprises looking to support bandwidth-hungry applications such as video conferencing, high-resolution file transfers and cloud-based services.
Cutting-Edge PoE Features Ensure Reliable Power Delivery
With advanced Layer 2 management capabilities, the DMS-1250 Series ensures seamless, scalable networking that keeps pace with the rapid evolution of digital workloads. The DMS Series of Multi-Gigabit Switches also is the perfect companion to the latest Wi-Fi access points that support 2.5G connectivity, maximising not only LAN but also Wi-Fi performance across the network.
The DMS-1250 Series employs cutting-edge PoE features that ensure reliable power delivery as PoE+ ports provide a high-power budget to fulfil business needs. The innovative PoE functions can ensure uninterrupted power delivery to all powered devices.
PoE has a number of additional benefits including the fact that PoE switches simplify device installation by reducing cable usage and eliminating the need for separate power supplies or outlets. Perpetual PoE also provides an uninterrupted power supply to network devices, even during reboots or maintenance and Fast PoE technology reduces the time it takes for devices to become operational after connecting to the network.
The DMS-1250 Series’ PD-Alive feature is perfect for IP surveillance networks to monitor the status of connected powered devices and verify their activity.
The three new DMS-1250 PoE models also come equipped with built-in internal fans that automatically adjust across five cooling levels to prevent the device from overheating. Alternatively, administrators can manually set the fans to either Off or Quiet Mode based on the environment or operating temperature.
The DMS-1250 Series switches also offer enhanced 6kV surge protection on all 2.5G access ports, ensuring that your network remains resilient and that your devices stay safe from electrical surges.
In addition, the DMS-1250 Series switches offer a comprehensive set of Layer 2+ capabilities, including:
• Static Routes
• IPv4/IPv6
• DHCP relay (available in future R2 firmware release)
• DiffServ QoS
• Port Mirroring
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/MSTP/RSTP)
• Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
• IGMP and MLD Snooping
There are also a variety of management tools on hand with D-Link’s Nuclias Connect and D-View 8 to meet users’ management requirements. D-Link Nuclias Controller (DNC) and D-Link Nuclias Hub (DNH) facilitate the discovery and management of multiple D-Link devices, allowing efficient configuration of settings. Then SNMP functionality enables centralised network asset management, remote configuration and logging.
The DMS-1250 Series switches are versatile and particularly suitable for SMB environments. They provide high-speed data transmission with 2.5GE to desktops and infrastructure devices, whilst providing crucial 10G uplinks for external connectivity. This high-speed uplink ensures that the entire business can access external services without encountering data bottlenecks. Furthermore, they offer IEEE 802.3af/at (PoE/PoE+) to power remote devices.
Last Updated on October 14, 2025 by Nick Ross
