D-Link DES-108 – 8-Port 10/100 Mbps Unmanaged Switch with Metal Case, QoS, Flow Control, 1.6Gbps Switching Fabric & D-Link Green Technology

• The D-Link DES-108 is an 8-Port 10/100 Mbps Unmanaged Switch designed for SOHO networks, small offices, workgroups, and basic Fast Ethernet network expansion.

• It provides 8 × 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, with automatic negotiation between 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX, as well as full-duplex and half-duplex operation.

• It includes Auto MDI/MDIX, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control, IEEE 802.1p QoS, store-and-forward switching, and 2,048-byte jumbo frames for reliable Fast Ethernet connectivity.

• The metal case design, front access ports, LED indicators, and D-Link Green / IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet make it suitable for quiet, reliable, and energy-efficient daily network use.

• 8 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

• 768KB RAM buffer

• D-Link Green Technology

• IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet

• RoHS and ErP compliant

• Brand: D-Link

• Model: DES-108

• Product Type: 8-Port 10/100 Mbps Unmanaged Switch

• Management: Unmanaged

• Installation: Plug and Play

• Device Interfaces: 8 × 10/100 Mbps LAN Ports

• Application: SOHO Networks, Small Offices, Workgroups, Desktop Network Expansion

• 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

• Switching Fabric: 1.6Gbps

• Transmission Method: Store-and-Forward

• MAC Address Table: 2K

• MAC Address Learning: Automatic Update

• RAM Buffer: 768KB 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

• 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

• Ethernet: 10Mbps Half-Duplex / 20Mbps Full-Duplex

• Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps Half-Duplex / 200Mbps Full-Duplex

• 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: 162 × 102 × 28mm

• Weight: 410g

• Power Input: 5V / 0.55A Level V

• DC Jack Location: Rear Panel

• MTBF: 831,209 Hours

• Power On Standby DC Input: 0.25W

• Power On Standby AC Input: 0.3W

• Maximum DC Input: 1.3W

• Maximum AC Input: 2.4W

• Heat Dissipation Standby AC Input: 1.0236BTU/h

• Maximum Heat Dissipation AC Input: 4.4356BTU/h

• 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: FCC Class B, CE Class B, C-Tick, CB, ICES-003 Class B, VCCI Class B, cUL

• Small office LAN expansion

• SOHO wired network setup

• Workgroup 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 recommends the D-Link DES-108 for small network points that need a reliable 8-port Fast Ethernet unmanaged switch with metal housing and simple installation.

• It is suitable for homes, small offices, shops, and workgroup networks where 10/100 Mbps connectivity is enough.

• The QoS support, Flow Control, Auto MDI/MDIX, and Energy-Efficient Ethernet make it practical for stable 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.