D-Link DGS-1008P

The size of this small switch in a compact package allows you to easily place it even in places with very limited free space. The ports are located on the rear panel, which hides the cables and minimizes their impact on the interior of the room. The switch has a passive cooling system and is therefore silent in operation, which is a big plus in a small office or home.

Gigabit speed

Despite its modest size and cost, the switch offers 8 Ethernet ports with gigabit speed. This allows you to make the local office network very fast, as well as connect wireless access points to the switch that support the advanced and fast Wi-Fi 802.11ac standard without a significant impact on the overall data transfer rate between network segments. A fast network also makes it possible to use the shared resources of NAS (Network Attached Storage) with more bandwidth and, accordingly, speed.

It is easy and simple to connect the switch to the network, it does not require manual settings, it automatically detects the speed and connection type on the ports, eliminating the need to use crossover cables when connecting to another switch or hub.

Data and power through one cable

4 Ethernet ports with PoE support allow not only to transfer data, but also to supply power through a twisted pair cable. These ports can be connected to active network equipment that does not receive or is not able to receive power from the mains - various access points, IP video surveillance cameras, etc. At the same time, unlike low-cost switch models, all 4 ports here support the IEEE 802.3at standard. That is, active network equipment with power consumption up to 30 W can be connected to each of the PoE ports - for example, heated outdoor IP cameras. While low-cost devices usually allow a load of less than 15 watts per port.

At the same time, you need to take into account that the total PoE low-cost of the switch is 68W. Thus, devices corresponding to IEEE 802.3af with a consumption of up to 15 W can be simultaneously connected to all 4 ports of the switch. However, more than 2 PoE devices compliant with IEEE 802.3at cannot be connected to it at the same time, with a consumption of about 30 watts.

Power saving function

Of the additional features, the switch supports D-Link Green technology. It reduces power consumption and extends the life of the device without sacrificing performance or functionality. Briefly about D-Link Green: the technology automatically changes power consumption depending on the status of the connection and the length of the connecting cable, up to the complete shutdown of the port in the absence of communication with the device.

Despite the fact that the D-Link DGS-1008P switch is far from new, this model, in terms of price and performance, will give odds to many much more “modern” models. This is an excellent choice for creating a network in the SOHO segment.