Buy TRENDnet 16-Port Gigabit Web Smart Switch (16x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation and Auto-MDIX ports, 2x Mini-GBIC) TEG-160WS (Black)TRENDnet 16-Port Gigabit Web Smart Switch (16x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation and Auto-MDIX ports, 2x Mini-GBIC) TEG-160WS (Black) Product Description:
- Device Type - Gigabit Switch
- Ports Qty - 16 Ports
- Data Transfer Rate - 10/100/1000Mbps
- - Full Wire-Speed Non-Blocking Reception and Transmission
Product Description
TEG-160WS 16-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Web-Based Smart Switch is the ideal Switch for network segmenting. It has 16 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Sensing and Auto-MDIX ports for easy installation. TEG-160WS supports web browser configuration Network Administrator can use web browser to configure port speed, port-based VLAN and QoS, and also monitor each ports status which provides simple migration, scalability, and flexibility to handle new applications and data types. TEG-160WS is powerful and easy-to-use in reducing unnecessary broadcast traffic and enhance network security.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
A value oriented managed switch with aggregation - green design
By HMMWV
[update 1-15-2011] we are upgrading our backbone to managed switches - the latest batch of trendnet TEG160WS units didn't have a fan inside -- infact to make sure I put a wattmeter on it and they only draw 11watts with 8/16 ports in use at 1gbps. My assumtion is they redesigned the product to be more green since it runs 24/7 and were able to yank the noisy fan. You can still replace the fans on the older units with 40mm fans with ball bearings)[end of update]With gigabit ethernet sometimes insufficient to link backbones a common technique has emerged to aggregate to channels to get a 2Gbps link instead. My NAS Raid5 synology array Synology DiskStation 5-Bay (Diskless) Scalable Network Attached Storage DS1010+ (Black) supports this with 2 gig-e jacks on the back, as do several lan cards on servers these days.The advantage is you can build a backbone between switches that has 2gbps capacity and connect to your server or NAS box with this aggregated 2x speed link, then plug in multiple 1x gig-e devices to the switches along the way. This makes for efficient low cost backbone design and serves the need using off the shelf parts and smart switches like this.The trendnet switch is also a value compared to the cisco 8 port which runs about $100 - 2 of those would cost more than this and you would use 4 ports just linking the two switches together if you use an aggregate backbone design.As for the fan noise - it can be quieted down - the fans that come from the factory are cheap 1u size fans, but computer stores for home pc builders sell high quality ball bearing fans that are the same size but do not make the buzz of the trendnet fans. They have the same hole pattern, voltage, and plug so swapout is easy and quiets down your box without sacrificing airflow. I'll post links when I can find some for sale on amazon so other users can kill off the acoustic noise.one last note - the amazon dimentions are wrong - this is a standard rackmount product measuring 440 x 210 x 44mm (17.3 x 8.3 x 1.73in.)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.Made me a TrendNet fan
By J. Hurford
I've got a virtual machine implementation and VLANs to separate traffic. This switch is solidly built and very inexpensive for the feature set. They (I got two) have been working steadily for 18 mos. The management interface is very intuitive. I can't confirm they are compatible with VMWare nic trunking (enabling 2x1Gbps) which would be nice for iSCSI paths. But, you get the gist that I've enjoyed a lot of features for $160 switch.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.Solid product
By OQman
Works like a charm, and with the added basic layer 2 management, it's a great deal for the price. My only comment would be regarding the fan noise, as it is relatively loud. I have it in a small cabinet, in a closet, and it can still be heard over the sound of the two cabinet fans, so it's definitely not for placement in an open office space. Nevertheless, still a great deal for the specs. Let's see how it fairs in the long haul.Update December 2012:3 years later and it still works like a charm without a single hitch. I can't even remember the last time I had to restart it for any specific reason!
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