Model: LIG1014A
from $903.5
This Black Box Gigabit Ethernet Extreme Temperature Managed Switch has ten 10/10/1000-Mbps RJ-45 copper ports and four multi-speed SFP ports for uplinks. It offers full wire-speed forwarding rates, auto-negotiates for network speeds, and Auto-MDI/MDI-X, eliminating the need for crossover cables. Minimize downtime by remotely diagnosing and managing network problems with the advanced management features. The switch is fully manageable through SNMP, a Web browser, Telnet, or a console port. The switch supports port-based VLAN and IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, MAC-based trunking, IP-multicast IGMP snooping, and rapid spanning tree for redundancy. It also has 802.1x port-based authentication for security.
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 $903.5.
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 Black Box Gigabit Ethernet Extreme Temperature Managed Switch is available at bhphoto, starting at $903.5.
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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