The Grandstream GWN7813 is built for that stage of growth. Not a basic switch. Not an oversized chassis either. You get 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports for access or distribution roles, plus 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks for fiber backhaul to the core. For UAE projects where one rack handles office data, VoIP, Wi-Fi uplinks, and segmented branch traffic, that matters. Especially when the site wants Layer 3 control, stronger security policies, and cloud visibility without moving into a much more expensive platform stack.

Why the GWN7813 works for growing business networks

The GWN7813 sits in a useful middle ground for UAE integrators and IT teams. It’s strong enough for branch routing, inter-VLAN traffic handling, ACL-based segmentation, and 10G fiber uplinks. But it’s still straightforward to deploy in a rack at a school, hotel back office, warehouse office, clinic, or multi-floor SME environment. If the site already uses Grandstream access points or voice products, the management side becomes even cleaner because the switch can sit inside the same wider ecosystem.

This model is the non-PoE version. That matters. If your project already has separately powered access points, IP phones with adapters, or a PoE switch at the edge, the GWN7813 makes sense as an aggregation or distribution switch. If you need one switch to power endpoints directly, you should look at the GWN7813P instead.

What stands out on this model

Most reseller listings stop at “24 ports and 4 SFP+.” That’s only half the story. The GWN7813 supports static routing along with RIP, RIPng, OSPF, OSPFv3, and BGP. That gives IT teams more room when the switch is doing more than simple access-layer work. You can segment traffic properly between departments, guest users, voice devices, CCTV, and back-office systems. Useful in DIFC offices with compliance-sensitive traffic. Also useful in Sharjah schools or hotel properties where voice and data need to stay cleanly separated.

You also get support for up to 4K VLANs, private VLAN, QinQ, auto voice VLAN, and 16 VLAN virtual interfaces. In real projects, that means fewer compromises. Reception phones can live on one policy. Finance workstations on another. Guest Wi-Fi on another. NVR traffic on another. Cleaner troubleshooting later. Less finger-pointing between IT, telecom, and security vendors.

Security is another reason this switch sells well into structured office projects instead of home-office environments pretending to be business networks. Grandstream includes 802.1X authentication, MAC authentication, RADIUS, TACACS+, ARP inspection, DHCP snooping, IP/IPv6 Source Guard, storm control, loop protection, BPDU protection, and port isolation. That’s the kind of feature list resellers need when the client asks for branch stability, user control, and fewer support calls after handover.

Management is flexible too. Local web interface. CLI. Grandstream GDMS Networking for cloud visibility. GWN Manager for on-prem control. And compatibility with Grandstream’s broader network ecosystem. For buyers already standardising on Grandstream PABX and Grandstream Wi-Fi, that’s a practical advantage, not just a brochure line.

Product overview

The GWN7813 is a 1U rackmount Layer 3 managed switch designed for medium-to-large business networks. Grandstream rates it at 64Gbps non-blocking throughput, 128Gbps switching capability, and 95.232Mpps forwarding. It uses two fans, includes a Kensington security slot, and supports an optional 12V/5A redundant power input. That last bit is often missed by UAE sellers, but it matters for sites where uptime is taken seriously.

For projects in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and across the UAE, the switch usually fits one of three roles. First, as a main switch for a small-to-mid office with fiber uplinks to the ISP or firewall layer. Second, as a distribution switch between edge PoE switches and the core. Third, as a segmented branch switch for a school, clinic, or warehouse office where voice, user data, guest access, and surveillance need their own traffic policies.

If your network plan also includes support coverage, monitoring, and remote troubleshooting, it pairs naturally with our IT AMC support in Dubai for multi-site environments that don’t want ad hoc network changes every month.

Core specifications

Platform and deployment compatibility

The GWN7813 works well in mixed Grandstream environments where switching, Wi-Fi, and voice are being standardised gradually rather than replaced all at once. It supports IPv4 and IPv6 deployments, IGMP and MLD snooping for multicast control, and 9216-byte jumbo frames for larger packet handling across storage or high-throughput internal networks.

For telecom-heavy offices using Etisalat or du connectivity, the switch can be segmented cleanly for SIP voice traffic, data users, CCTV backhaul, and guest VLANs. That makes it a practical fit for sites already running IP telephony, whether the voice layer is Grandstream or another supported platform. The same logic applies to warehouses and contracting offices in Dubai South where fiber uplinks back to the core need more headroom than a standard 1G uplink can give.

Choosing the right model in the GWN7810 range

The easy mistake is buying on port count alone. In this series, the real split is PoE versus non-PoE, access switching versus uplink-heavy switching, and whether the project needs endpoint power from the same box. The GWN7813 is usually picked when the rack already has a PoE edge switch, or when the job is distribution, aggregation, or clean branch segmentation with 10G uplinks.

What comes in the box

Grandstream ships the GWN7813 as a rack-ready business switch, so the usual box content is straightforward. The switch itself, rackmount ears, power-related accessories, and quick documentation. For most office racks in Dubai, that covers the base hardware side. What buyers usually forget is the cabling and optical side, not the switch.

Availability, project supply, and reseller signals

That stock signal matters more than it sounds. Many buyers aren’t purchasing one switch. They’re standardising 8 units for a school block, 12 units for a hotel back office and floor network, or 20 units for a branch rollout across multiple cities. When the model number changes between BOQ approval and procurement, the whole design gets messy. Keeping to the exact GWN7813 avoids that.

For UAE resellers, this model is also easier to quote honestly because it’s clear where it sits. No PoE budget calculations. No blurred upsell. Just 24 Gigabit access ports, 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks, Layer 3 controls, and central management options that fit Grandstream-led networks well.

Industry fit

This switch sells well into hospitality back-of-house environments. Not the front desk glamour side. The practical side. Admin offices, CCTV backhaul, voice traffic for extensions, Wi-Fi uplinks, and PMS-connected workstations in one rack. Hotels in Dubai Marina and Deira often need segmented traffic without jumping to a much heavier switching family for every floor.

It also makes sense in logistics and trading offices where the main network cabinet sits next to warehouse operations. In those jobs, the requirement is usually clear: dependable Gigabit access, fiber uplinks back to the core, and clean separation between office users, handheld devices, CCTV, and voice.

Grandstream GWN7813 UAE and Abu Dhabi supply

Search demand for Grandstream GWN7813 UAE usually comes from buyers who already know they need a managed Layer 3 switch, not a basic SMB switch. In Abu Dhabi, that often means branch offices, private education groups, clinics, and government-linked projects that want defined VLAN policies and cleaner audit trails on the network side.

Vector Dubai supplies Grandstream networking products across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain, including free zones such as DMCC, DIFC, JLT, Business Bay, DAFZA, and JAFZA. For buyers managing multiple sites, keeping the same switch family across all locations makes ongoing support easier.

Africa, GCC, and export supply

The GWN7813 also moves well on export projects where the buyer wants Grandstream-based networking with 10G uplinks and predictable Layer 3 features. Nigerian and Kenyan IT integrators use this class of switch for branch networks, warehouse offices, and school campuses, while buyers in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar often request FOB Dubai pricing for multi-site rollouts. We also see demand from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka where project importers want a clear non-PoE aggregation model instead of mixing roles across one switch. For export orders, project quantities, and mixed BOQs with optics or related Grandstream hardware, WhatsApp is usually the fastest route.

Frequently asked questions

Does the GWN7813 provide PoE for IP phones, access points, or cameras?

No. This is the non-PoE model. It gives you 24 Gigabit data ports and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks, but endpoint power is not built in. If the project needs switch-based power for phones, APs, or CCTV, the PoE version is the better match.

Can this switch handle separate VLANs for voice, guest Wi-Fi, CCTV, and office users?

Yes. The GWN7813 supports 4K VLANs, private VLAN, QinQ, auto voice VLAN, ACLs, and Layer 3 routing features. That makes it suitable for segmented office and branch networks where multiple traffic types need to stay isolated.

Will it work in an Etisalat or du business network with SIP voice traffic?

Yes. In UAE business networks, it can be used to separate SIP voice traffic from user data, CCTV, and guest access through VLAN design and routing policy. That’s useful for offices running Etisalat or du connectivity with IP telephony in the same rack.

Is reseller pricing available for project quantities?

Yes. Reseller pricing is available for registered IT companies, branch rollouts, and project quantities. If your BOQ includes multiple switches, optics, or Grandstream voice products, send the full list on WhatsApp for a cleaner project quote.

Can I manage the GWN7813 from the cloud, or does it need to stay local?

You have both options. The switch supports local web UI and CLI management, plus Grandstream GDMS Networking for cloud visibility and GWN Manager for on-prem control. That helps when one customer prefers cloud access and another wants everything kept internally.

Can I order the GWN7813 for a project in Nigeria, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, or Pakistan?

Yes. Vector Dubai handles UAE supply and FOB Dubai export for Africa, GCC, and South Asia projects. Export buyers usually send model quantities, destination country, and any optics requirement together so the quote is matched correctly from the start.