D-Link DGS-2208 8-Port 10/100/1000 Desktop Switch
$27.99 Save:$22.00(44%)
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Price: $49.99 - $27.99
(as of Aug 02, 2024 20:34:29 UTC – Details)
From the Manufacturer The first of the Green Ethernet products the DGS-2208 provides 3 key benefits to end users through its cutting edge innovative technology
- Reduces power consumption & creates less heat
- Extended product life
- Reduces Operating Costs Power Savings by Number of Connected Ports and Link Status
Computers do not require Internet access all the time; neither do switches utilize all ports at all times. When a computer or network equipment is shutdown, switches often remain on and continue to consume considerable amount of power. With Green Ethernet technology, D-Link switches can automatically detect link status and reduce power usage of ports that are idle. Computers or any connecting parties set to standby mode (not power off), however, will not provide significant power savings. Power Savings by Cable Length
The Green Ethernet switches have the ability to analyze the length of any Ethernet cable connected to them for adjustment of power usage accordingly. Shorter lengths require less power. Overall Power Savings Per Day
For a traditional switch, power consumption remains constant even when the ports are not in use. In a standard workday scenario where PCs are used for 10 hours a day and powered off 14 hours a day, and connected to the switch using 20 meter cables, D-Link’s Green Ethernet can save up to 40%* power used for each system. Note: Switch uses switching power adapter. The cable length which PCs are connected to switch is 20m cables. Get the blazing speed of Gigabit Ethernet with the D-Link DGS-2208, an 8-port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Switch that delivers power, performance, and reliability in one cost-effective, space-saving design. Increase the speed of your network server and backbone connections, or make Gigabit to the desktop a reality. Power users in the home, office, workgroup, or creative production environment can now move large, bandwidth-intensive files faster. Transfer graphics, CGI, CAD, or multimedia files across the network instantly. Power-Packed
The D-Link DGS-2208 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Switch features a non-blocking switching architecture that filters and forwards packets at full wire-speed for maximum throughput. An 8,000 MAC address table provides scalability for even the largest networks. Address learning and aging, 802.3x Flow Control for full duplex mode, and back pressure flow control for half-duplex mode alleviates traffic congestion and ensures reliable data transmission. Designed using industry standards, it is compatible with virtually all 10, 100, and 1000Mbps Ethernet devices and other vendor equipment. The D-Link DGS-2208 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Switch protects your existing network investments while providing you with a straightforward migration path to faster Gigabit speeds. Easy to use
The auto features of this gigabit switch make installation plug and play and hassle-free. No configuring is required. Auto MDI/MDI-X crossover on all ports eliminate the need for crossover cables or uplink ports. Auto-negotiation on each port senses the link speed of a network device (either 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps) and intelligently adjusts for compatibility and optimal performance. It also features diagnostic LEDs which display status and activity, allowing you to quickly detect and correct problems on the network. * Power savings may vary depending on products used. Maximum power savings when compared to a D-Link conventional switch. Uses up to 80% less energy when connected devices are powered down and up to 40% less energy when connected devices are used 10 hours and powered down 14 hours over a 24-hour period, when connected via 20 meter Ethernet cables. Green Ethernet features available on hardware version C1 or later.
Add More Devices and Computers to the Network
No Software or Configuration Required
QoS Feature Helps Reduce Jitter and Lag
Non blocking architecture with 16 Gbps total switching capacity moves data at full wire speed for maximum throughput
Compact size makes it ideal for desktops with limited space
Customers say
Customers like the performance, quality, ease of setup, value, and temperature of the network switch. For example, they mention that it has excellent performance, runs seamlessly, and has no obvious flaws. That said, they say it’s good value for the money, and runs cool.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
N. Porter –
Straightforward and simple
The switch is easy to use and setup with good performance. There’s not much more to add than that really… it does what I expect it to do and looks decent in the process.My main reason for picking this over the other 2 8-port gig switches was the color coded link lights. I have a mixed speed network with some devices running at 10/100 and most running at 1GB, and I find it useful to have some indication that they are running as expected.One last thought: I have had no issues with the switch reverting to ALL 10/100 just because 1 device is running at that speed as some other reviewers have suggested. Presumably this was some kind of firmware issue which has been resolved in recently released models… I didn’t have to download any new firmware to fix this.EDIT 12/26/08:I just bought my second one of these units.The first one from this original review is still running strong and I haven’t had any issues at all with it; so when I needed additional ports another one of these was a no-brainer.The price is always among the cheapest around for a gig switch (and when on offer with a good rebate it is about as cheap as you’ll ever see a good 10/100 MB switch for)Excellent price by comparison, great performance, and no problems at all with one that’s been used day-in and day-out for over a year now. What more could you want from an unmanaged gig switch?
Chris H. –
All you have to do is plug it in.
When I decided to purchase this product, I wasn’t really considering the power saving features; I was simply searching for an 8-port gigabit switch that would work well with my network.All I had to do to get this switch (I keep almost typing ‘router’ but it’s not) up and running was to plug it in and connect ethernet cables. It detected my network configuration and after rebooting computers that had been previously on 100mbit, everything was up and running at gigabit speed.Since then, I haven’t touched it. I haven’t had to. It just works.Some other comments have raised questions or issues with operating in a mixed network (some computers at fast ethernet and others at gigabit speed). I’m operating a mixed network and haven’t had any issue whatsoever with this switch. It detects the maximum link speed available, configures the connection to that speed, and indicates the link speed with one of two different light colors.The only mediocre aspect of this switch is the light panel on the front. The various light colors are similar to one another and in close proximity, it’s hard to tell which lights are which colors and which are even on without standing directly in line with the panel. Still, I haven’t had to even look at it since the initial configuration, so it’s a very small issue.Overall, I’m extremely satisfied with this switch. It’s proven itself to be fast, reliable, and intuitive.
Rockhopper –
Excellent upgrade over 100 Mbps switches
So I had finally upgraded my Windows XP desktop and my Linux file server so that they both had gigabit network interfaces, but everything was still plugged into aÂÂ
Donald Beaulieu –
Work very well