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8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch, 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 Ports, Fanless Metal Desktop/Wall-Mount Design for Small Office Networks
S1000-8T
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5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch, 5 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 Ports, Fanless Metal Desktop/Wall-Mount Design for SOHO and Edge Networks
S1000-5T
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US$19.90
Small Business Switches Overview
Small Business Switches includes two unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switches for SOHO, small office, and edge networks. The series provides five-port and eight-port configurations using 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 interfaces, with all ports serving as general network connections rather than separate access and uplink groups. Both models use compact metal enclosures with fanless cooling and support desktop or wall-mounted installation. The primary difference is port density: S1000-5T provides five Gigabit connections for smaller endpoint groups, while S1000-8T expands the same unmanaged architecture to eight connected devices.
S1000-5T is a five-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch with five 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 ports. Its compact metal chassis supports desktop and wall-mounted placement, while the fanless structure enables silent operation without active cooling. The model provides straightforward wired connectivity for computers, network appliances, and other Ethernet endpoints in SOHO and edge network environments.
S1000-8T is an eight-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch equipped with eight 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 ports. It uses a fanless metal enclosure that can be installed on a desktop or wall, combining silent operation with a compact physical format. The additional port capacity supports a larger group of wired endpoints in small office networks without requiring managed switching functions or dedicated uplink interfaces.
FAQ
- How many Gigabit Ethernet ports do the S1000-5T and S1000-8T provide, and which physical interface is used on each model?
The S1000-5T provides five 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 ports, while the S1000-8T provides eight. All ports are copper Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for connecting wired network devices.
- Do the S1000-5T and S1000-8T provide a dedicated uplink port for connections to the upstream network?
No. Both models use every RJ45 port as a general network connection rather than separating access and uplink ports. Any available port can connect an endpoint or the upstream network.
- How many local device connections remain when one port connects the S1000-5T or S1000-8T to an upstream router?
Four connections remain on the S1000-5T, while seven remain on the S1000-8T. The upstream connection uses one of the five or eight available Gigabit RJ45 ports.
- Do the S1000-5T and S1000-8T require managed switch configuration before carrying traffic in a small office or edge network?
No. Both models are unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switches, so their basic switching operation does not require managed-switch configuration. They provide straightforward wired connectivity without managed switching functions.
- Which network environments are the S1000-5T and S1000-8T designed to support according to their intended deployment roles?
They are designed for SOHO, small office, and edge networks. The S1000-5T serves smaller endpoint groups, while the S1000-8T accommodates more wired devices using the same unmanaged Gigabit architecture.
- Can the S1000-5T and S1000-8T operate without fan noise in home offices and other noise-sensitive workspaces?
Yes. Both models use fanless cooling and therefore operate without active fan noise. Their silent design is suitable for desktops, small offices, and other workspaces located close to users.
- What physical installation options are supported by the compact metal enclosures of the S1000-5T and S1000-8T?
Both models support desktop and wall-mounted installation. Their compact metal enclosures provide flexible placement in SOHO, small-office, and edge-network deployments without requiring a rack-mounted installation.
