D-Link DES-105 – 5-Port 10/100 Mbps Unmanaged Switch with Metal Case, QoS, Flow Control, Energy-Efficient Ethernet & Plug-and-Play Installation
Overview:
• The D-Link DES-105 is a 5-Port 10/100 Mbps Unmanaged Switch designed for small offices, SOHO networks, departmental networks, and basic wired network expansion.
• It provides 5 × 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN ports, allowing users to connect computers, routers, printers, storage devices, and other Ethernet devices easily.
• The switch supports auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports, automatically negotiating the best available speed and duplex mode for each connected device.
• It includes IEEE 802.3x Flow Control, IEEE 802.1p QoS, Auto MDI/MDIX, store-and-forward switching, and 2,048-byte jumbo frames for reliable Fast Ethernet performance.
• The metal case design, front access Ethernet ports, LED indicators, and D-Link Green / IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet make it practical for reliable, quiet, and energy-efficient operation.
Key Features:
• 5 Fast Ethernet LAN ports
• 10/100 Mbps support
• Unmanaged switch
• Plug-and-play installation
• Metal case design
• Front access Ethernet ports
• LED indicators per port
• Auto MDI/MDIX on all ports
• Auto-negotiation for each port
• Store-and-forward switching
• IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• IEEE 802.1p QoS support
• 4 QoS queues, strict mode
• Jumbo frame up to 2,048 bytes
• 2K MAC address table
• 384KB RAM buffer
• D-Link Green Technology
• IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet
• RoHS and ErP compliant
Technical Specifications:
General:
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DES-105
• Product Type: 5-Port 10/100 Mbps Unmanaged Switch
• Management: Unmanaged
• Installation: Plug and Play
• Device Interfaces: 5 × 10/100 Mbps LAN Ports
• Application: SOHO Networks, Small Offices, Departmental Networks, Desktop Network Expansion
Standards and Protocols:
• Ethernet Standard: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
• Fast Ethernet Standard: IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
• 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 Fabric: 1Gbps
• Transmission Method: Store-and-Forward
• MAC Address Table: 2K
• MAC Address Learning: Automatic Update
• RAM Buffer: 384KB per Device
• Jumbo Frame: 2,048 Bytes
• QoS: IEEE 802.1p, 4 Queues, Strict Mode
• Packet Filtering / Forwarding Rate - Ethernet: 14,880pps per Port
• Packet Filtering / Forwarding Rate - Fast Ethernet: 148,800pps per Port
Advanced Features:
• Green Ethernet: Supported
• Auto MDI/MDIX: Supported on All Ports
• Auto-Negotiation: Supported for Each Port
• Switching Scheme: Secure Store-and-Forward
• Duplex Mode: Full / Half-Duplex for Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Speeds
• Back Pressure: Supported at Half-Duplex Operation
• Wire-Speed Reception and Transmission: Supported
• RoHS Compliance: Supported
• ErP Compliance: Supported
• EEE Compliance: Supported
Data Transfer Rates:
• Ethernet: 10Mbps Half-Duplex / 20Mbps Full-Duplex
• Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps Half-Duplex / 200Mbps Full-Duplex
Physical Specifications:
• Housing: Metal Case Design
• LED Indicators Per Port: Link / Activity / Speed
• LED Indicator Per Device: Power
• Media Interface Exchange: Auto MDI/MDIX Adjustment for All Ports
• Dimensions: 100 × 98 × 28mm
• Weight: 260g
• Power Input: 5V / 0.55A Level V
• DC Jack Location: Rear Panel
• MTBF: 1,564,656 Hours
Power Consumption:
• Power On Standby DC Input: 0.15W
• Power On Standby AC Input: 0.25W
• Maximum DC Input: 0.85W
• Maximum AC Input: 2.17W
• Heat Dissipation Standby AC Input: 0.853BTU/h
• Maximum Heat Dissipation DC Input: 2.9002BTU/h
Environmental Specifications:
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -10°C to 70°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% Non-Condensing
• Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% Non-Condensing
Certifications:
• Certifications: FCC Class B, CE Class B, C-Tick, CB, ICES-003 Class B, VCCI Class B, cUL
Applications:
• Small office LAN expansion
• SOHO wired network setup
• Departmental network connectivity
• Computer and printer connection
• Router and storage device connection
• Basic file sharing networks
• Fast Ethernet desktop expansion
• VoIP and online gaming traffic support
• Simple plug-and-play wired network deployment
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the D-Link DES-105 for small network points that need a reliable 5-port Fast Ethernet unmanaged switch with metal housing and simple installation.
• It is suitable for homes, small offices, shops, and departmental networks where 10/100 Mbps connectivity is enough.
• The QoS support, Flow Control, Auto MDI/MDIX, and Energy-Efficient Ethernet make it practical for daily network use with low power consumption.
• 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.
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