Grandstream GWN7832 Layer 3 Aggregation Switch | 12 x 10G SFP+, Stacking & Dual PSU

Grandstream GWN7832: High‑Density 10G Fibre Aggregation for the Enterprise Core

The Grandstream GWN7832 is the most powerful aggregation switch in the GWN7830 Series, designed to act as the fibre‑optic backbone of demanding enterprise networks. Whether you are aggregating traffic from dozens of access switches, connecting high‑performance servers, or building a campus‑wide fibre infrastructure, the GWN7832 delivers the raw performance, advanced Layer 3 routing, and carrier‑class resilience that modern businesses require.

Unmatched 10G Fibre Density & Performance

The GWN7832 is equipped with 12 x 10‑Gigabit SFP+ ports, providing a total switching capacity of 240 Gbps and a non‑blocking throughput of 120 Gbps – ensuring every 10G link can operate at full wire speed simultaneously. The forwarding rate of 80.352 Mpps guarantees that even the most demanding traffic loads, such as data centre backups or 4K surveillance streams, are processed without a single dropped packet.

True Layer 3 Routing for Efficient Network Designs

Unlike Layer 2+ aggregation switches that force all inter‑VLAN traffic through an external router, the GWN7832 routes directly on‑device. It supports:

• Static routing for simple inter‑VLAN configurations,

• Dynamic routing protocols including RIP & RIPng, OSPF & OSPFv3, and BGP for complex, multi‑site topologies,

• A routing table of 512 IPv4 routes and 128 IPv6 routes ,

• Policy‑based routing (pending) and VRRP (pending) for high‑availability, load‑balanced network cores.

This built‑in routing capability drastically reduces latency, frees up core router resources and simplifies network architecture.

Carrier‑Class Availability: Dual PSU & Stacking

For mission‑critical networks, the GWN7832 supports dual‑redundant power supplies. A second RPS‑60W‑B unit can be added (sold separately) to provide seamless failover if a power supply fails, ensuring uninterrupted operation. The physical chassis dimensions are fixed for 1U rack‑mounting, but the external redundant PSU is a separate box that occupies an additional 1U of rack space when installed. In addition, stacking (coming soon) will allow up to 16 switches to be managed as a single, logical unit with redundant links for automatic failover.

Advanced Security & Traffic Optimisation

The GWN7832 provides multiple layers of protection:

• Port‑based authentication with 802.1X and MAC authentication, backed by RADIUS/TACACS+ AAA,

• DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI) and IP Source Guard to block common man‑in‑the‑middle attacks,

• DoS attack prevention, storm control, port isolation and sticky MAC filtering,

• Loop protection including BPDU Guard, Root Guard and loopback detection.

For traffic optimisation, the switch offers 4K VLAN groups (port‑based, 802.1Q tagging, private VLAN, QinQ), auto Voice VLAN for instant QoS on IP phones, and advanced QoS with eight priority queues per port and multiple scheduling algorithms (SP, WRR, WFQ, SP+WRR, SP+WFQ).

Built for Fibre‑First Environments

The GWN7832 is a pure fibre switch – it has no copper RJ45 ports . All 12 ports are SFP+ slots that support 1G SFP and 10G SFP+ modules (fibre or copper), making it the ideal choice for:

• High‑density fibre aggregation – connecting multiple access switches via fibre uplinks,

• Data centre TOR (Top‑of‑Rack) – direct 10G connections to servers with SFP+ NICs,

• Campus backbones – long‑distance fibre links between buildings without signal degradation,

• Large‑scale surveillance – aggregating streams from hundreds of 4K IP cameras.

Free & Centralised Management

The GWN7832 integrates seamlessly into Grandstream‘s cost‑free management ecosystem:

• GDMS Networking – cloud platform for zero‑touch provisioning, real‑time monitoring and bulk firmware upgrades across your entire fleet of switches, routers and Wi‑Fi APs,

• GWN Manager – on‑premise software controller for enterprises that require local management,

• Local Web UI & CLI – for granular, on‑device control.

All management options are completely free of licensing fees, keeping your total cost of ownership low.

Key Features & Specifications at a Glance

• Ports: 12 x 10‑Gigabit SFP+ (compatible with 1G SFP and 10G SFP+ modules).

• Form Factor: Rack‑mount only (1U). The standard rack‑mount ears are included; desktop operation is not supported.

• Switching Capacity: 240 Gbps.

• Non‑blocking Throughput: 120 Gbps.

• Forwarding Rate: 80.352 Mpps.

• MAC Address Table: 32K entries.

• Packet Buffer: 16 MB.

• Packet Forwarding Rate: 80.352 Mpps.

• Network Latency: < 2 µs.

• VLAN Groups: 4K (port‑based, 802.1Q, private VLAN, Voice VLAN, QinQ).

• Routing Protocols: Static, RIP, RIPng, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP.

• Layer 3 Interfaces: 16 VLAN virtual interfaces.

• Security: 802.1X, RADIUS/TACACS+, DHCP Snooping, DAI, IP Source Guard, DoS protection.

• QoS: 8 priority queues per port, SP/WRR/WFQ/SP+WRR/SP+WFQ scheduling, traffic shaping, rate limiting.

• Multicast: IGMP/MLD Snooping (v2/v3), MVR.

• High‑Availability Features: Dual‑redundant PSU, stacking (coming soon, up to 16 units), link aggregation (LACP).

• Management: Local Web UI, CLI, GDMS Networking (free cloud), GWN Manager (free on‑premise).

• LED Indicators: Yes (per‑port and system status).

• Reset Button: Yes.

• Surge & Grounding Protection: 4KV and 6KV surge protection; dedicated grounding screw.

• Power Supply: Integrated 60W PSU (100‑240 VAC, 50‑60 Hz), external 12V/60W redundant PSU (RPS‑60W‑B, sold separately).

• Fans: 2 x smart variable‑speed fans.

• Operating Environment: 0 °C to 45 °C, 10%–90% humidity.

• Certifications: FCC, CE, RCM, IC.