L-Series Networking Switches From Datto

Datto, Inc. announced the addition of a series of networking switches to its networking product line.

Responding to direct feedback from MSP partners, the L-Series switches were created to deliver cloud-managed layer two functionality with Power over Ethernet (PoE) at low price point.

The L-Series will initially include two models: the L8 and the L24. Equipped with a basic overall PoE budget, both switches deliver power capabilities for every port up to PoE+ and offer full Layer two management functionality. The L-Series switches are optimized for deployments with a lower overall power demand. Being offered at a modest price point, company’s partners can also deploy L-Series models in environments that do not currently call for PoE, while future-proofing the customer and the MSP for unforeseen PoE requirements.

“As the newest additions to Datto Networking’s line of switches, the L-Series reinforces just how much Datto values the feedback of our MSP partners and our commitment to responding with solutions that help them address their client needs,” said John Tippett, VP, Datto Networking . “We look forward to evolving our networking solutions together with our partners as we continue our expansion in this space.”

The L-Series represents the company’ networking’s baseline switch models, and complements firm’s current E-Series (E8, E24 and E48, high-PoE budget models). By introducing the L-Series, the company delivers a full line of managed switches for MSPs to address the networking needs of all their small- to medium-sized clients.

“Datto has been a great partner in helping us address the changing and evolving IT needs of our SMB customers,” explained Kevin Damghani, CEO, IT Partners (Grand Rapids, MI) “In fact, they’ve been extremely responsive in bringing networking products to market, such as the new L-Series switches, that help our company deliver advanced networking solutions at a competitive price.”

This announcement comes just months after the company unveiled Datto Networking, a networking line designed for the MSP channel. Setting out to address the challenges an MSP faces in delivering networking products as a managed service, this line has grown since its initial launch and offers a full slate of cloud-managed networking products including WiFi access points, PoE switches and an LTE-enabled router.

The L-Series switches are available.