Unmanaged layer 2 switch, with 8 Fast Ethernet ports up to 100Mbps. This plug-and-play device features simple operation without the need of configuration. Specifically designed for small networks that do not require many ports.
Based on the different applications and the needs of configuration, several options are available in the whole range of switches: unmanaged switches and managed switches.
An unmanaged switch is a plug-and-play device, which allows to immediately connect different devices by cable without the need of any prior adjustments to the configuration.
A managed switch, on the other hand, provides a number of advanced options and features for detailed network configuration at Layer 2 level. It also allows the customization of the configuration according to the needs of the network, the monitoring performance and controlling what is happening with the connected devices.
A comparison of the features each of them provides is described below:
Features
Unmanaged Switch
Managed Switch
Plug & Play
Yes
No
Application
Small networks or providing workgroups to a large network
Professional uses such as in data centers or coporate networks. It allows professional uses such as in data centers or corporate networks. It allows the customization of the network at the Layer 2 level and the functions of each port individually
Performance
Fixed configuration, no interface configuration allowed
Modifiable configuration according to needs
VLAN Management
No
Yes
Control
Limited default settings
Access control, priority SNMP and network traffic control
Advanced functions
No
IPv4 Detection, DHCP, QoS, VLANs, IP routing, redundancy, CLI, ARP
Economic features
Small outlay
Higher price at higher benefits
Number of Fast Ethernet ports (10/100BaseT)
8
Switching capacity
Gb/s
1.6
MAC Addresses
2000
Input voltage
Vac
100 ... 240
Operating temperature
°F
32 ... 104
More Information
tlv_discontinued
No
tlv_tags
How to select a switch?
Based on the different applications and the needs of configuration, several options are available in the whole range of switches: unmanaged switches and managed switches.
An unmanaged switch is a plug-and-play device, which allows to immediately connect different devices by cable without the need of any prior adjustments to the configuration.
A managed switch, on the other hand, provides a number of advanced options and features for detailed network configuration at Layer 2 level. It also allows the customization of the configuration according to the needs of the network, the monitoring performance and controlling what is happening with the connected devices.
A comparison of the features each of them provides is described below:
Features
Unmanaged Switch
Managed Switch
Plug & Play
Yes
No
Application
Small networks or providing workgroups to a large network
Professional uses such as in data centers or coporate networks. It allows professional uses such as in data centers or corporate networks. It allows the customization of the network at the Layer 2 level and the functions of each port individually
Performance
Fixed configuration, no interface configuration allowed
Modifiable configuration according to needs
VLAN Management
No
Yes
Control
Limited default settings
Access control, priority SNMP and network traffic control
Advanced functions
No
IPv4 Detection, DHCP, QoS, VLANs, IP routing, redundancy, CLI, ARP
