D-Link DES-1016A – 16-Port 10/100 Mbps Unmanaged Switch with D-Link Green Technology, 3.2Gbps Switching Fabric, QoS & Plug-and-Play Installation
Overview:
• The D-Link DES-1016A is a 16-Port 10/100 Mbps Unmanaged Switch designed for home networks, SOHO environments, small offices, and simple Fast Ethernet network expansion.
• It provides 16 × 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports, allowing users to connect computers, printers, routers, storage devices, IP cameras, and other Ethernet devices easily.
• The switch supports plug-and-play installation, requiring no configuration, making it suitable for quick and hassle-free deployment.
• It delivers 3.2Gbps switching fabric, supports store-and-forward switching, Auto MDI/MDIX, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control, IEEE 802.1p QoS, and 9,216-byte jumbo frames.
• The DES-1016A uses D-Link Green Technology and IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet to reduce power usage by powering down inactive ports and adjusting power according to cable length.
Key Features:
• 16 Fast Ethernet ports
• 10/100 Mbps support
• Unmanaged switch
• Plug-and-play installation
• Built-in D-Link Green Technology
• 3.2Gbps switching fabric
• Auto MDI/MDIX on all ports
• Store-and-forward switching
• IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• IEEE 802.1p QoS support
• Jumbo frame up to 9,216 bytes
• 8K MAC address table
• Automatic MAC address learning
• 256KB RAM buffer
• Energy-Efficient Ethernet support
• RoHS compliant
• Compact desktop design
Technical Specifications:
General:
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DES-1016A
• Product Type: 16-Port 10/100 Mbps Unmanaged Switch
• Management: Unmanaged
• Installation: Plug and Play
• Device Interfaces: 16 × 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Ports
• Application: Home Networks, SOHO Networks, Small Offices, Fast Ethernet Network Expansion
Standards and Protocols:
• Ethernet Standard: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
• Fast Ethernet Standard: IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
• 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
• Topology: Star
Performance:
• Switching Fabric: 3.2Gbps
• Transmission Method: Store-and-Forward
• MAC Address Table: 8K Entries per Device
• MAC Address Learning: Automatic Update
• RAM Buffer: 256KBytes per Device
• Jumbo Frame: 9,216 Bytes
• Packet Filtering / Forwarding Rate - Ethernet: 14,880pps per Port
• Packet Filtering / Forwarding Rate - Fast Ethernet: 148,800pps per Port
Data Transfer Rates:
• Ethernet: 10Mbps Half-Duplex / 20Mbps Full-Duplex
• Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps Half-Duplex / 200Mbps Full-Duplex
Network Cables:
• 10BASE-T: UTP Cat 3 / 4 / 5 / 5e up to 100m
• 10BASE-T STP: EIA/TIA-586 100-ohm STP up to 100m
• 100BASE-TX: UTP Cat 5 / 5e up to 100m
• 100BASE-TX STP: EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP up to 100m
Physical Specifications:
• LED Indicators Per Port: Link / Activity / Speed
• LED Indicator Per Device: Power
• Media Interface Exchange: Auto MDI/MDIX Adjustment for All Ports
• Dimensions: 155.7 × 122 × 41mm
• Power Input: 5V / 1A Level V Power Adapter
Power Consumption:
• Power On Standby AC Input: 2.36W
• Power On Standby DC Input: 1.2W
• Maximum AC Input: 2.69W
• Maximum DC Input: 1.6W
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: CE Class B, FCC Class B, CB, RoHS, EuP
Applications:
• Home network expansion
• SOHO wired network setup
• Small office LAN switching
• Computer and printer connectivity
• Router and storage device connection
• Basic IP camera connection
• Fast Ethernet desktop expansion
• File sharing and media streaming
• Simple plug-and-play network deployment
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the D-Link DES-1016A for small offices, homes, and SOHO networks that need a simple 16-port Fast Ethernet unmanaged switch with low power consumption.
• It is suitable for basic wired networks where 10/100 Mbps connectivity is enough for daily internet, printers, computers, and light network devices.
• The 3.2Gbps switching fabric, QoS, Flow Control, Auto MDI/MDIX, and D-Link Green Technology make it practical for stable and energy-efficient daily network use.
• For proper installation, Connect Gates recommends checking the required port count, internet speed, device bandwidth requirements, cable quality, and whether the project needs Fast Ethernet or Gigabit performance before deployment.