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The Xcellon Pro Hub 10 is a versatile 10-in-1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 hub designed to expand the connectivity of your USB-C enabled devices. It features a comprehensive array of ports, including one HDMI 2.0 output supporting up to 4K at 60Hz, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and a variety of USB ports: one USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, and one USB-A 3.2 Gen 1. Additionally, it includes a dedicated USB-C port for 100W Power Delivery, a 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack, and UHS-II SDXC and microSDXC card readers, making it an ideal solution for connecting multiple peripherals and accessories to laptops, tablets, and other compatible devices.
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 $74.99.
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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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 Xcellon Pro Hub 10 10-in-1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Hub is available at bhphoto, starting at $74.99.
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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