Model: 5801-694
from $789
The Axis Communications T8516 is a 16-Port Gigabit PoE+ Managed Switch designed for robust network connectivity. It features 16 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, each delivering up to 30W (802.3at), alongside two RJ45/SFP Combo Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports, all powered by an internal supply with a 240W PoE budget. This managed switch offers a 36 Gb/s switching bandwidth and a 26.8 Mpps forwarding rate, making it suitable for powering and connecting multiple PoE-enabled devices in demanding network environments.
For home use, a simple unmanaged Gigabit switch is all you need to expand your router's ports. Buy a managed switch or a switch with PoE only if you are running security cameras, access points, or complex VLAN setups. Available from $789.
Basic unmanaged network switches use negligible power and have zero maintenance costs. PoE (Power over Ethernet) and large managed switches use more electricity but are still relatively cheap to run.
Common Failure Modes
Switches are solid-state devices with high reliability. When they fail, it is usually due to lightning strikes/power surges blowing individual ports or the internal power supply dying.
For home use, a simple unmanaged Gigabit switch is all you need to expand your router's ports. Buy a managed switch or a switch with PoE only if you are running security cameras, access points, or complex VLAN setups.
Network switches are extremely reliable solid-state devices. They are usually replaced because networking speed standards outgrow them, rather than due to hardware failure.
The Axis Communications T8516 16-Port Gigabit PoE+ Managed Switch is available at bhphoto, starting at $789.
Basic unmanaged network switches use negligible power and have zero maintenance costs. PoE (Power over Ethernet) and large managed switches use more electricity but are still relatively cheap to run.
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