QNAP QSW-M804-4C-US 8-Port 10GbE Layer 2 Web Managed Switch
The QSW-M804-4C-US is a Layer 2 web managed switch that puts all-10GbE bandwidth on every single port — eight ports total, zero at 1GbE. Four dedicated 10GbE SFP+ ports pair with four 10GbE SFP+/RJ45 combo ports, giving you the flexibility to connect fiber-run NAS arrays and copper-cabled servers on the same backplane without a media converter in sight. For integrators building high-throughput storage, surveillance, or virtualization backbones, this is the core switch to reach for when 1GbE uplinks are the bottleneck.
Key Features
- All-Ports 10GbE: Every one of the eight ports runs at 10 gigabit — no slow-lane 1GbE ports to route around. When you're aggregating NAS traffic or feeding a high-channel NVR, you won't hit a copper bottleneck at the switch level.
- Four 10GbE SFP+ Ports: Dedicated SFP+ slots accept standard 10GbE SFP+ modules (SR, LR, DAC cables), so long-run fiber connections to server rooms or remote IDFs are straightforward without purchasing a separate media converter.
- Four 10GbE SFP+/RJ45 Combo Ports: The combo ports accept either an SFP+ module or a standard RJ45 plug, which matters when your endpoint mix includes both fiber-connected NAS units and copper-cabled workstations or NVRs. One port type, two physical options — no port wasted.
- Layer 2 Web Managed: Browser-based management means you configure VLANs, QoS, link aggregation, and port mirroring from any browser on the network — no proprietary client software to install on an admin workstation. This also means remote management through a jump host is straightforward.
- Web Managed Control Plane: Web managed operation gives IT architects the VLAN segmentation and traffic prioritization controls needed to isolate surveillance traffic from production LAN — a practical requirement any time a high-channel NVR is sharing infrastructure with business systems.
- Compact 8-Port Form Factor: Eight ports in a single unit keeps the edge-rack or IDF footprint small. For deployments where you're aggregating a QNAP NAS cluster or NVR plus a handful of servers, this switch handles the entire node-to-core uplink without a larger chassis.
Integration and Compatibility
The network switch is designed to integrate into environments running QNAP NAS and NVR appliances, where 10GbE connectivity eliminates the storage throughput gap that appears when multiple 1GbE clients saturate a shared link. The four SFP+/RJ45 combo ports are particularly useful when connecting a mix of QNAP NAS units via Direct Attach Copper (DAC) and copper-uplinked servers or workstations via Cat6A — a common topology in SMB and mid-enterprise storage networks.
For security integrators deploying high-channel network video recorders, the all-10GbE backplane removes the ingress bottleneck that limits camera-stream density on 1GbE infrastructure. Pair this switch with a 10GbE-capable NVR and NAS-based storage for a clean, high-throughput recording architecture. Layer 2 web management supports the VLAN isolation and QoS policies typically required when surveillance traffic shares infrastructure with IT systems. Consult a PoE switch selection if your cameras require powered ports — this model provides switching backplane, not PoE delivery to endpoints.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the QSW-M804-4C-US provide PoE power to connected devices?
A: No. The QSW-M804-4C-US is a data switch only — it does not deliver PoE power. If your deployment includes IP cameras or VoIP phones that require PoE, you will need a separate PoE switch upstream or at the edge layer.
Q: Can I use standard 10GbE SFP+ modules and DAC cables in the SFP+ ports?
A: The four dedicated SFP+ ports are standard 10GbE SFP+ slots. Industry-standard SFP+ modules (SR, LR) and Direct Attach Copper cables are the expected connection types. Verify compatibility with your specific module vendor before deploying.
Q: What is the difference between the SFP+ ports and the SFP+/RJ45 combo ports?
A: The four dedicated SFP+ ports accept SFP+ modules or DAC cables only. The four combo ports accept either an SFP+ module or a standard RJ45 (copper) plug — but only one interface per combo port is active at a time. This flexibility lets you connect fiber and copper endpoints without needing separate switch models.
Q: What management features does web managed Layer 2 operation provide?
A: Layer 2 web managed switches typically support VLAN configuration, QoS (traffic prioritization), link aggregation (LACP), port mirroring, and basic access control — accessible via a browser-based interface. Specific feature depth should be confirmed against QNAP's published software specification for this model.
Q: Is the QSW-M804-4C-US suitable for high-channel IP video surveillance deployments?
A: Yes, provided your NVR and storage platform also support 10GbE uplinks. The all-10GbE backplane removes the 1GbE bottleneck that limits camera-stream ingestion on legacy infrastructure. Pair it with a 10GbE-capable NVR and NAS for a clean high-throughput recording backbone.
Q: Does the QSW-M804-4C-US require any special software to manage?
A: No proprietary client software is required. Management is browser-based, accessible from any device on the network with access to the switch's management IP. This also simplifies remote administration through a VPN or jump host.
The QSW-M804-4C-US is the switch I recommend when an integrator calls me because their NVR throughput is hitting a wall and 1GbE just isn't moving the traffic anymore. Eight ports, every single one running 10GbE — that's the key spec here. You're not buying a 10GbE switch with a couple of fast uplinks and a row of gigabit access ports; every port on this unit is a 10GbE port, which changes the math on how you architect a storage or surveillance core.
Technical Highlights:
- Four SFP+ Ports: Dedicated fiber/DAC slots for server-room uplinks, NAS clusters, or long-run fiber runs to remote IDFs — no media converter needed when your cabling plant is already fiber.
- Four SFP+/RJ45 Combo Ports: Each combo port accepts either an SFP+ module or an RJ45 copper plug, letting you mix fiber-connected NAS units with copper-uplinked NVRs or workstations on the same switch without wasting ports or adding a converter shelf.
- Layer 2 Web Managed: Browser-based management means VLAN segmentation and QoS traffic policies are configurable without a dedicated management console — important when isolating surveillance VLANs from production LAN on shared infrastructure.
Deployment Considerations:
- This switch has no PoE capability — if your edge cameras are PoE-powered, you need a separate PoE switch at the access layer; this unit handles the aggregation and uplink layer only.
- The QSW-M804-4C-US (often searched as QSW M804 4C US) fits best as the aggregation layer between your PoE access switches and your NAS or NVR — not as the first switch cameras plug into.
For a mid-size surveillance deployment running a QNAP NVR with direct-attach NAS storage, this switch is the clean architectural answer: 10GbE between every node, combo ports that handle whatever physical medium you already have in the rack, and web-managed controls that a senior integrator can configure in under an hour.
