Product Description
LINKSYS SD2008 -- This 8-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch provides non-blocking, wire speed switching for your 10, 100 and 1000 megabit network clients. Drop this switch in place of your current workgroup hub or switch,and upgrade your high-requirement workstations to full Gigabit speeds as necessary, while continuing to service other clients at their current speeds. Or build your network from the ground up, with appropriate link speeds for each user's requirements. Either way, it's perfect for graphics, multimedia and other apps that need to move large files across the network quickly. Size - 1.18H x 5.12W x 5.0D Weight - 14.9 ounces Linksys reliability and limited lifetime warranty
Customer Reviews:
Small, silent, and fast.......2007-09-15
An 8-port Gigabit switch for only $82?!? I thought this was definitely worth a test drive. There is no fan inside this unit, so the reviewers that complained about fan noise must be talking about a different model (the label on the bottom of my unit says "SD2008 Version 2.1"). The Gb ports appear to run at a full speed. The 100/1000 auto speed sensing worked fine except in one situation (see below); I couldn't test at 10Mb because I don't have any 10Mb devices anymore. It's a small package with mounting holes on the back. I mounted mine on the wall near where all my cat 5 cables terminate. All in all I found this switch trivial to deploy and a great performer.
The only problem I encountered was with some older building wiring that only uses 2 pairs. That's good for running 10/100Mb, but 1Gb requires 4 pairs. I could connect a 100Mb device to the SD2008 just fine using 2 pairs, but when I tried to connect a gigabit laptop the link never activated. At least with some other switches in this situation, the laptop interface drops down to 100Mb and all is fine. I don't know the details of the IEEE auto speed negotiation specification well enough to know what's suppose to happen in this case, and so I don't know if this is really a problem I can blame on the SD2008. In my particular situation I just switched to a wireless link that's available and bypassed the problem altogether. Of course I could also have upgraded the wiring to 4 pairs as the standard calls for, but it was a long wiring run and the wireless link was already available.
New version is OK.......2007-07-04
Bought this switch and received the new version which is black. It is fanless or at least if it does have fans I don't hear them. Tested it and performance is good getting almost 1Gbit under all conditions (hard disks and other hardware being the limiting factor). Also tested it with jumbo frames and worked OK. Overall good buy, great speed with jumbo frame support at a nice price.
Bad SD2008.......2007-05-27
Last week the switch stopped working. I have no idea why but all the port lights are off and none of the connections are working. I had to buy another one and this time from somebody that guarenteed it.
Newer version is quiet and better........2007-03-06
I have bought both the old version of the Linksys SD2008 about 2 years ago when first released and everyone is right - Loud, and unacceptable when sitting on a desk next to you. I am lucky that I built a server and placed it and all networking items in basement so it did not bother me. I did hear it when I went into basement thought. The fan started really getting loud about 3 months ago and it just died in the past week but switch is still going strong. I wanted to see it the Version 2.1 was any better than the 1.0 that I currently have. I have not switched over yet because I am waiting for other new parts but I did plug in new switch and well what do you know. TADA. No fan sounds. I dont think the newer version even have a fan in it. Its slightly better looking than original because front bezel is black instead of grey. I like that fact that the plugs are in the back compared to Netgears switches which plug into the front(which can make an unsightly mess with a lot of plugs) I have used Linksys products for many years now. With Cisco, they seem to get better every year. Give the newer 2.1 switch a try. You won't be dissappointed.
This line is JUNK!.......2006-09-27
I just wanted to extend my utter frustration with the RV0041 router. This is the same as the SD2008, just less ports. I spent more than $250 for this router when I bought it, thinking it would be all I ever needed. Only a few months after owning it, the already LOUD internal fan started sounding like a jet engine. I contacted Linksys support and was sent a replacement through the RMA process. The unit I received worked for about a month or so now without a problem until now. It has started sounding like the other one. What piece of junk fans did they put in these things? I am getting rid of this and going with another brand. Now I am out $254, and I have to go spend money on a router.
Product Description
TRENDnet's TEG-S80TXE Copper Gigabit Ethernet Switch with External Power Supply consist of eight 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Gigabit Ethernet ports with Auto-negotiation and Auto-MDIX features. The Switch offers a reliable and affordable LAN solution to meet immediate bandwidth demand. Users can connect Server(s) to the Gigabit port(s) to increase network performance or cascade Copper Gigabit Switches together to create high-bandwidth Gigabit backbones. TRENDnet's TEG-S80TXE provides simple migration, scalability and flexibility to handle new applications and data types, making it a highly reliable and cost effective solution for high-speed network connectivity.
Customer Reviews:
Great little switch.......2007-11-12
I bought this one to replace a Dlink gigabit switch in my home network. The Dlink was running way hot, especially as my cat loved to sleep on top of it. It died, no doubt because of the heat. This one is still warm, but not nearly as hot. So the cat doesn't sleep on it as often. The case on the Trendnet is more solid. It is quiet (fanless) . It is my favorite color (blue). And it has 8 fast gigabit ports and is very affordable.
Great switch at a great price.......2007-10-22
For a small network this switch is a dream. Full level-2 switch, so it easily allows multiple, very high speed point-to-point connections without slowdown or packet collisions. Very well built with a sturdy metal housing. Would highly recommend.
Can you say dud.......2007-08-21
I have had this product for about a week and so far it has yet to work as anticipated. I have called tech support twice and waited for approximately 30 minutes to no avail. After 10 minutes someone will tell they will call you right back which never happens. If you call back and complain you will spend the rest of your life on hold. Don't waste your time or money, it is a dud.
Great gig switch for the price.......2007-04-18
Purchased this in Feb, since I was looking for a 1 gig switch with more than 5 ports for under $60. This met my needs and had great reviews. The switch is fantastic and built very well, it's made from metal, not like a lot of the cheaper 1 gig switches that are made out of plastic. Very happy with the purchase.
Excellent in mixed 1000/100 Mb network.......2007-02-11
I have a mixed network, the 100Mb speed is excellent. I only have one Gigabit node so I can't tell you about that performance. It's absolutely quiet since it's fanless and the size is right.
Product Description
The EZ Switch 10/100/1000 SMCGS8, 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, is the perfect solution for bottlenecks on your home or SOHO network. Bottlenecks are the inevitable result of data-intensive applications like home movies or digital images and more computers being connected. The switch provides a seamless migration to higher-speed networking while solving bandwidth issues. It is designed to allow simultaneous transmission of multiple packets via high-speed data channels. This unmanaged, gigabit switch supports Plug-and-Play installation, with auto-MDIX on every port. This means that no more crossover cables are required, every port can either be connected to a PC or another switch for network expansion. The switch does not require fans making it ideal for home and SOHO networks. Meeting today's diverse networking needs at an attractive price per port, the SMCGS8 is ideal for bringing speed and bandwidth to the desktop at home or in the office.
Customer Reviews:
Works Well, Very Fast, Very Hot.......2007-10-21
I have been using SMC for years and the one thing about them is they are are trouble free. The EZ 10/100/1000 Switch is no exception. Just plug it in and it works. You might say that's to be expected from a switch but not so. One thing I would have to do from time to time is use a crossover cable to connect multiple switches. Not any more. The EZ switch automatically detects the need and does the work for me.
As for speed, I can't tell you how much nicer gigabit networking is than 100mb for transfering large files. Suffice to say that everything is gigabit now. 100mb just doesn't cut it.
My one complaint is that, as has been reported, the device is hot, very hot. Thus the 4 stars. Make sure it is placed in a very well ventilated area. Between this, my Plasma TV and my Xbox 360, I'm looking forward to winter.
case gets very hot.......2007-07-26
even when idle the case is uncomfortably hot to touch
I cringe to think about it with a book on top of it.
Customer support is atrocious.......2006-06-20
The title speaks for itself. Watch out for their lifetime limited warranty, it's good for about a year and a half. I guess that must be the lifetime of some kind of horsefly or something.
Avoid SMC at any expense.
A solid performer.......2006-02-26
I'm a big fan of SMC products and this one is no exception. For a little more money than their competitors they give you a more solid, more capable device. In this case, it is support for jumbo frames that sets them apart. You really need jumbo frames to take full advantage of Gigabit Ethernet and as far as I know, SMC is the only company including that feature in their consumer-grade switches.
I've used this for about 6 months now with not a single glitch or problem to report. The only drawbacks are cosmetic: the non-rectangular form makes stacking a bit of a problem, and it is so light that the ethernet cables connected to it tend to push it around.
Product Description
Copper Gigabit ports in this Ethernet switch give you high-speed connectivity without the cost and hassle of fiber cables. Providing backbone for power workgroups, data centers, and server farms - with convenient Plug and Play installation - NETGEAR's high-performance GS508T Copper Gigabit Switch delivers the power of Copper Gigabit Ethernet to optimize your small to medium-sized business network.
Product Description
You'll get ultra capacity and staggering speed with NETGEAR's 9-port FS509T 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet Switch. One copper gigabit uplink plus eight switched 10/100 Mbps ports give multiple 100 Mbps clients simultaneous, bottleneck-free access to the server or network backbone. Flexible links handle 10, 100, or 1000 gigabits per second, while Auto Uplink on all nine ports automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables. Count on the FS509T to deliver non-blocking performance for maximum throughput. It's rack-mountable, with kit included, and provides easy, Plug and Play installation into your office network.
Product Description
The MIL-S8000G is a high performance unmanaged layer-2 gigabit switch providing eight ports of auto-negotiating speeds of 10/100/1000Mbps. The switch provides a seamless migration of Ethernet and Fast Ethernet to Gigabit, the backplane of 16Gbps gives non-blocking path for all applications such as CAD, Video Streaming, Voice over IP and Video Conferencing. The MIL-S8000G complies with IEEE 802.3 10 BASE-T, 802.3u 100Base-TX, 802.3ab 1000BASE-T and 802.3x flow control. The switch's 8 ports are equipped to auto-negotiate speeds at 10Mbps, 100Mbps and 1000Mbps.
Product Description
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Product Description
Linkskey LKS-SG8P Network Switch The Linkskey LKS-SG8P is a 8-port 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch. It is the perfect choice for Home and Small Office. Connect up to 8 PC's with network speed at 1000Mbps, 100Mbps, or 10Mbps. Transfer files and pictures among PC's is fast and simple with LKS-SG8P. The LKS-SG8P is easy to install and expand. Plug in the power adapter and connect your PC with an ethernet cable, and you are ready. With support of auto MDI/MDIX, it eliminates the hassle of choosing the right kind of cable. The LKS-SG8P works for both straight and cross-over cables on any ports. Simply connects any available port to another LKS-SG8P or another switch to expand your PC connections or to expand from your existing network. LKS-SG8P is a high-performance gigabit switch and is perfect for Home and Small Office use.
Product Description
The 3Com Baseline Switch is an ideal solution designed to meet the performance demands of midsize business networks and branch offices. The switch delivers a reliable, easy-to-use solution without the complexity of management. The Baseline Switch is designed for years of trouble-free operation. It is delivered ready to run. No configuration is required. Simply plug the switch in and it delivers consistent, robust performance, assuring you peace of mind. SuperStack 3 Baseline switches will help you eliminate network bottlenecks, avoid the network span limitations inherent in Fast Ethernet hubs, and provide the highest possible performance for your network.
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