D-Link DGS 2208 Desktop Switch - switch - 8 ports

Description: The D-Link DGS 2208 is an 8-port, small office/home office switch.Compared to other small office/home office switches on the market, it is inexpensive at around $60.

Pros: The modest footprint of this external switch won't take up a lot of space.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A small office/home office switch, suited for smaller networks.Consider this switch when $7 per port fits within your budget.

Value: In view of its inexpensive price, this switch has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: D-Link Systems Inc.
• Part Number: DGS-2208

• General

• Device Type Switch
• Enclosure Type External
• Width 7.5 in
• Depth 4.6 in
• Height 1.4 in
• Weight 1.2 lbs

• Networking

• Ports Qty 8 x Ethernet 10Base-T, x Ethernet 1000Base-T, x Ethernet 100Base-TX
• Data Transfer Rate 1 Gbps
• Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
• Networking type Switch
• Remote Management Protocol None
• Connectivity Technology Wired
• Switching Protocol Ethernet
• MAC Address Table Size 8K entries
• Status Indicators Power, Link OK, Link activity, Port transmission speed
• Features Green Ethernet, Wall mountable, Auto-negotiation, Full duplex capability, Auto-sensing per device
• Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ab

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
• Interfaces 8 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
• Compatible Slots None
• Compatible Bays None

• Miscellaneous

• Mounting Kit Included
• Compliant Standards CE, CSA, VCCI, FCC Class B certified

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External
• Power Consumption Operational 6.8 Watt

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%

D-Link Systems Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.dlink.com/
• Address: 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA. 92708
• Phone: 1.877.453.5465
• Email: tech@dlink.com