D-Link DGS-108 – 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Metal Desktop Switch with 10/100/1000 Mbps Ports, 16Gbps Switching Capacity, QoS, Jumbo Frames & D-Link Green Technology
Overview:
• The D-Link DGS-108 is an 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Metal Desktop Switch designed for home offices, SOHO networks, small businesses, and simple wired network expansion.
• It provides 8 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit ports, allowing users to connect computers, routers, printers, NAS devices, IP cameras, VoIP phones, and other network devices with Gigabit performance.
• The switch supports data transfer speeds up to 2000 Mbps full-duplex, making it suitable for fast file transfers, smooth media streaming, and daily business network use.
• It includes IEEE 802.1p QoS, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control, Auto MDI/MDIX, store-and-forward switching, jumbo frames up to 9,216 bytes, and cable diagnostics function.
• The rugged metal housing, plug-and-play installation, and D-Link Green Technology make it a reliable and energy-efficient switch for desktop use.
Key Features:
• 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• 10/100/1000 Mbps support
• Unmanaged metal desktop switch
• Plug-and-play installation
• 16Gbps switching capacity
• Auto MDI/MDIX on all ports
• Auto-negotiation support
• Store-and-forward switching
• IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• IEEE 802.1p QoS support
• 4 QoS queues, strict mode
• Jumbo frames up to 9,216 bytes
• Cable diagnostics function
• 8K MAC address table
• 128KB RAM buffer
• D-Link Green Technology
• IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet
• Rugged metal housing
• Suitable for SOHO and small business networks
Technical Specifications:
General:
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DGS-108
• Product Type: 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Metal Desktop Switch
• Management: Unmanaged
• Installation: Plug and Play
• Device Interfaces: 8 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ports
• Application: Home Offices, SOHO Networks, Small Businesses, Desktop Network Expansion
Standards and Protocols:
• Ethernet Standard: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
• Fast Ethernet Standard: IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
• Gigabit Ethernet Standard: IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
• Auto-Negotiation: ANSI / IEEE 802.3 NWay
• Flow Control: IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• QoS Standard: IEEE 802.1p QoS
• Energy Efficient Ethernet: IEEE 802.3az EEE
• Protocol: CSMA/CD
Performance:
• Switching Capacity: 16Gbps
• Transmission Method: Store-and-Forward
• MAC Address Table: 8K
• MAC Address Learning: Automatic Update
• RAM Buffer: 128KB per Device
• Jumbo Frames: 9,216 Bytes
• QoS: 4 Queues, Strict Mode
• Packet Filtering / Forwarding Rate - Ethernet: 14,880pps per Port
• Packet Filtering / Forwarding Rate - Fast Ethernet: 148,800pps per Port
• Packet Filtering / Forwarding Rate - Gigabit Ethernet: 1,488,000pps per Port
Data Transfer Rates:
• Ethernet: 10Mbps Half-Duplex / 20Mbps Full-Duplex
• Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps Half-Duplex / 200Mbps Full-Duplex
• Gigabit Ethernet: 2000Mbps Full-Duplex
Network Cables:
• 10BASE-T: UTP Cat 3/4/5/5e up to 100m
• 10BASE-T STP: EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP up to 100m
• 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T: UTP Cat 5/5e up to 100m
• 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T STP: EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP up to 100m
Physical Specifications:
• Housing: Rugged Metal Housing
• LED Indicators Per Port: Link / Activity / Speed
• LED Indicator Per Device: Power
• Media Interface Exchange: Auto MDI/MDIX Adjustment for All Ports
• Dimensions: 162 × 102 × 28mm
• Weight: 412g
• DC Input: External 5V / 1A Level “V” Power Adapter
• MTBF: 858,090 Hours
Power Consumption:
• Power On Standby DC Input: 0.45W
• Power On Standby AC Input: 1.14W
• Maximum DC Input: 2.75W
• Maximum AC Input: 4.15W
• Heat Dissipation Standby AC Input: 3.8874BTU/h
• Maximum Heat Dissipation DC Input: 14.083BTU/h
Environmental Specifications:
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -10°C to 70°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% RH Non-Condensing
• Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% RH Non-Condensing
Certifications:
• Certifications: FCC Class B, ICES-003 Class B, CE Class B, C-Tick Class B, VCCI Class B, cUL, CB
Applications:
• Home office network expansion
• SOHO wired network setup
• Small business LAN switching
• Computer and printer connectivity
• Router and NAS connection
• IP camera network connection
• VoIP phone connectivity
• Fast file transfers
• Smooth media streaming
• Desktop Gigabit network upgrade
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the D-Link DGS-108 for small offices, homes, shops, and SMB networks that need a reliable 8-port Gigabit unmanaged switch with strong metal housing.
• It is suitable for basic data networks, small CCTV setups, VoIP devices, NAS connectivity, and daily office network expansion.
• The 16Gbps switching capacity, QoS support, jumbo frame support, and D-Link Green Technology make it practical for stable and energy-efficient Gigabit connectivity.
• For proper installation, Connect Gates recommends checking the required port count, cable quality, device bandwidth requirements, power location, and whether the project needs unmanaged or smart managed features before deployment.
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