MaxLinear announced that DrayTek, a prominent developer of high performance networking equipment, has chosen the MxL86252S and MxL86282S 2.5G Ethernet Switch SoCs for its next-generation 7- and 10-port Ethernet switches. MaxLinear will showcase its 2.5G solutions at Computex 2025, which will take place in Taipei, Taiwan, from May 20 to May 23.
The MxL86252S and MxL86282S support the HTTPS protocol for improved data security and provide strong encrypted connections to meet the growing demand for safe, high-performance networking in applications such as digital signage, video conferencing, and esports streaming.
The switches also support complex ACL rule setups, allowing users additional control over managing and securing their network environments. Furthermore, IGMPv3 support offers effective multicast traffic processing, allowing for next-generation applications in enterprise and media-rich contexts.
MxL86282S Key Features and Benefits:
· Highly Integrated: Eight integrated Ethernet 2.5GBASE-T PHYs that support four data rates: 2500, 1000, 100, and 10Mbps. Plus, two optional 10G SERDES uplink ports that provide additional flexibility for network configurations and one integrated CPU to enable web-smart applications.
· Low Power Consumption: Under 700mW per PHY. Supports the Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE) feature to reduce idle mode power consumption. Offers additional power savings modes for short cables, through EEE, and no-link detection. Power saving at the system level is also possible with the wake-on-LAN (WoL) feature.
· Switching Performance: Unblocking wire-speed switching between all ports to support all ports at full rate without packet loss.
· Future-Proof Features: A programmable packet parser and a powerful classification engine allow future-proof designs that enable various data traffic types. The MxL86282C supports IPv4 and IPv6, HTTPS security, IGMPv1/IGMPv2/IGMPv3 multicast forwarding, and MLDv1/MLDv2 snooping.
· Advanced Features: Includes: VLAN, QinQ, QoS, loop detection, ACL, and traffic shaping.
Availability and Packaging
The MxL86282S and MxL86252S are available now in RoHS compliant, green/halogen free 12mm x 12mm BGA packages.
Visit MxL86252S and MxL86282S for additional information or to request samples.
Leadership Comments
“Today’s networks demand more than just speed—they require intelligent features and robust security,” said Vikas Choudhary, Vice President of Connectivity and Storage business at MaxLinear. “Our portfolio of 2.5G Ethernet Switches deliver on both fronts, with 2.5G Ethernet speed for handling bandwidth-intensive applications, HTTPS support for secure data transmission, flexible ACL rules for precise network control, and IGMPv3 for advanced multicast capabilities. These features enable our customers to build compact, energy-efficient switches that are ready for modern, high-performance applications.”
“By leveraging MaxLinear’s 2.5G Ethernet Switch SoCs, we can offer our customers high port count switches that are not only compact and energy-efficient but also equipped to handle increasing data traffic demands,” said Henry Lo, Head of Product Planning at DrayTek. “This is another example of our commitment to deliver networking technology that enhances connectivity and performance for both consumers and businesses.”
For more information on MaxLinear’s products:
· 1G Ethernet PHYs, visit: https://www.maxlinear.com/Ethernet-PHY
· 1G Ethernet Switches, visit: https://www.maxlinear.com/Eth-switches
· 2.5G Ethernet PHYs, visit: https://www.maxlinear.com/ethernet-switches
