Model: TI-G160I
from $449.99
Featuring a hardened IP30 rated metal housing, the TI-G160i 16-Port Gigabit Industrial Managed Network Switch from TRENDnet lets you network devices in harsh environments. In addition to being shock and vibration resistant, this Layer 2 switch can operate in temperatures between -40 and 167°F while delivering data smooth transmissions with a 32 GB/s switching capacity and 23.8 Mpps forwarding rate.
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 $449.99.
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 TRENDnet TI-G160i 16-Port Gigabit Industrial Managed Network Switch is available at bhphoto, starting at $449.99.
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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