Model: LU0100097-1G-P500
from $3,555
The Luminex GigaCore 16T is a 16-port Gigabit Ethernet AV switch designed for robust network management. It features 16 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE++ (802.3bt Type 4, 100W) for powering compatible devices, alongside an additional RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet input. With a switching bandwidth of 32 Gb/s, 1GB of memory, and support for jumbo frames up to 12,000 bytes, this managed switch is well-suited for professional audio-visual installations requiring reliable power and data distribution.
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 $3,555.
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 Luminex GigaCore 16T 16-Port Gigabit EtherCon / RJ45 PoE++ Compliant Managed AV Switch is available at bhphoto, starting at $3,555.
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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