SonicWall Switch 12-8.
Compact Gigabit Switching for Small Businesses.
The SonicWall Switch 12-8 is a compact, fanless desktop switch built for small offices and SD-Branch deployments.
Zero-touch deployment and single-pane-of-glass management through SonicWall firewalls or Wireless Network Manager keep
administration simple from day one.
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Specifications
Switch 12-8 at a Glance
Performance
20 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity with an 8K MAC address table and 512KB packet buffer. All 8
copper ports run at 10/100/1000 Mbps with auto-negotiation and MDI/MDIX auto-crossover.
Connectivity
8 x 1G RJ45 copper ports for wired clients plus 2 x 1G SFP uplink slots for fiber connectivity to the
core. Supports jumbo frames and 802.3ad link aggregation for uplink redundancy.
Management
Managed through SonicWall firewalls, Wireless Network Manager, or the standalone web GUI. Supports SNMP
monitoring, SSH, CLI, SNTP/NTP, syslog, and zero-touch deployment via Capture Security Center.
Power and Form Factor
Fanless desktop design draws only 5.7W maximum. Powered by an included 24W external adapter (12 VDC).
Dimensions: 240 x 105 x 27mm, 0.62 kg. MTBF rated at over 1.3 million hours.
Not Sure Which SonicWall Switch Is Right for You?
Compare port counts, PoE options, and uplink speeds across the full SonicWall Switch lineup to find the
model that fits your network.
The SonicWall Switch 12-8 (model SWS12-8) is a compact, fanless desktop gigabit
switch with 8 x 1G RJ45 copper ports and 2 x 1G SFP uplink ports. It is designed for small business
and branch office environments and integrates with SonicWall firewalls and Wireless Network Manager
for unified, single-pane-of-glass management. It does not include Power over Ethernet.
No, the Switch 12-8 does not support Power over Ethernet. If you need to power
devices like wireless access points, VoIP phones, or IP cameras directly from the switch, consider the
Switch 12-8-PoE (802.3af, 55W total) or the Switch 12-10-FPoE (802.3at, 130W total).
The Switch 12-8 can be managed three ways: through a SonicWall next-generation
firewall using Network Security Manager, through SonicWall Wireless Network Manager for
wireless-centric deployments, or through the switch's own standalone web GUI and CLI. It also supports
zero-touch deployment via Capture Security Center, SNMP monitoring, SSH, and syslog.
The Switch 12-8 supports 802.1X port-based authentication, MAC Authentication Bypass
(MAB) for devices that cannot perform 802.1X, IP and MAC access control lists, DHCP snooping, port
security, port isolation, and storm control. When managed through a SonicWall firewall, it also
benefits from IPS, gateway anti-virus, application control, and botnet filtering enforced at the
firewall level.
Yes. The Switch 12-8 includes a standalone web GUI and CLI that allow full
configuration without a SonicWall firewall. However, firewall-managed mode unlocks centralized VLAN
configuration, zero-touch deployment, automated switch discovery, and unified security policy
enforcement. For the best management experience, pairing it with a SonicWall firewall is recommended.
Ready to Add the Switch 12-8 to Your Network?
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day-one operation, and bundle it with the firewall or access points your network needs. Get a quote today.
