Model: LU0100080-10G
from $5,112
The Luminex GigaCore 20T is a 16-port Gigabit EtherCon / RJ45 managed AV switch designed for robust network performance in professional audio-visual environments. Featuring 16 Gigabit Ethernet PoE++ ports (60W, 802.3bt Type 3) with a 500W power budget and four 10 GbE SFP+ ports, this metal-constructed switch delivers a non-blocking switching bandwidth of 168 Gb/s and supports jumbo frames up to 12,000 bytes. With 1GB of memory, 8MB flash memory, and a fan-based cooling system, the GigaCore 20T is ideal for managing complex AV networks requiring high bandwidth and reliable power delivery.
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 $5,112.
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 20T 16-Port Gigabit EtherCon / RJ45 Managed AV Switch with SFP+ is available at bhphoto, starting at $5,112.
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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