Cisco SD2005 5-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch

by Cisco

Product Details

Data Sheet [65kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5.1 x 1.2 inches ; 15 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000C20XG
• Item model number: SD2005
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #68 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Switches
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Cisco SD2005 5-Port Gigabit Switch, part of the Cisco Small Business Series, provides nonblocking, wire-speed switching for your 10-, 100-, and 1000-megabit network clients. Use this switch to replace your current workgroup hub or Fast Ethernet switch, to upgrade your high-requirement workstations to full Gigabit speeds as necessary, while continuing to service other clients at their current speeds. Or build your network from the ground up, with appropriate link speeds for each user's requirements. Either way, it's perfect for graphics, multimedia, and other applications that have to move large files across the network quickly.

Provides nonblocking, wire-speed switching for your 10-, 100-, and 1000-megabit network clients. View larger

Self-Regulating Features

With the Cisco SD2005, you can upgrade your existing 10/100 Ethernet network to Gigabit speed without any additional equipment. Automatic medium dependent interface (MDI) and MDI crossover (MDI-X) detection on all ports ensures that the correct cable type is selected. Auto speed negotiation allows each port to independently and automatically negotiate for the best speed and half- or full-duplex mode. Address Learning and Aging is supported, as well as 802.3x flow control with head-of-line blocking prevention to optimize your network performance. Fast store-and-forward switching prevents damaged packets from being passed onto the network.

Compact and Reliable

The SD2005's no-fan design helps ensure silent switch operation, with a compact size provides multiple placement options. Cisco reliability and a limited lifetime warranty help provide peace of mind.

What's in the Box

Cisco SD2005 5-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch, power adapter, Quick Start guide, warranty.

Technical Specifications

• Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3af
• Ports: 5 RJ-45 10/100/1000
• Cabling Type: Category 5 Ethernet
• Power: DC 12V/0.5A
• Dimensions: 5.51" x 1.31" x 5.51" (140 x 33.35 x 140 mm)
• Weight: 0.94 lb (0.425 kg)

Product Description

The 5-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch provides non-blocking, wire speed switching for your 10, 100, and 1000 megabit network clients. Drop this switch in place of your current workgroup hub or switch, and you can upgrade your high-requirement workstations to full Gigabit speeds as necessary, while continuing to service other clients at their current speeds. Or build your network from the ground up, with appropriate link speeds for each users requirements. Either way, its perfect for graphics, multimedia, and other applications that have to move large files across the network quickly. With the 5-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch, you can connect your existing 10/100 Ethernet network to a Gigabit server backbone without any additional equipment.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

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40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Cruddy Linksys Product - The others will see soon enough, December 4, 2008

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Steven C. Tan "Gadget Geek" (Benicia, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cisco SD2005 5-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch (Personal Computers)

Real quickly, I'm a network administrator for one of the largest websites in the US, so I'm not clueless when it comes to these devices. Like all the positive reviewers here, I was very happy with this unit when I first bought it. Worked like a charm, fast, cheap - what more could I ask for? Well how about a unit that didn't go belly up due to Linksys cutting corners on parts?

Apparently some versions of the SD2008 and SD2005 had fans, but they have been cut out. Now these little buggers overheat, and when they do, it can cause capacitors to go bad which basically kill it's ability to operate in gigabit mode. In fact, several of my computers (and I've tried all sorts of NICs/computer combos) just repeatedly drop connection in a neverending loop. Nice work Linksys.

I've read on forums that many others have the exact same problem - usually takes months for it to show up. One guy actually tore his apart, and saw the blistered/bulging components that had overheated and replaced them (hope you're handy w/a soldering iron.)

 

The manufacturer commented on this review(What's this?)

Posted on May 20, 2011 2:44:26 PM PDT

"Cisco Small Business Team" says:

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Hi Steven, Sorry for the trouble you experienced with our product! We have very high quality standards for our products, and design and engineer our switches according to industry standards. In response to complaints about noise, we developed a fanless design for these switches. To ensure it maintains an optimal operating temperature, correct placement of the switch is important. You can find this information in the Quick Start Guide at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/csbus/sd2005/quick_start/guide/SD2005_QuickStart.pdf.
Also, we're committed to proactively addressing any problems with our products and encourage you to contact Small Business support at https://supportforums.cisco.com/community/netpro/small-business/sbcountrysupport for further investigation into your problem. If the issue can't be resolved, we'll replace the switch if it's within the warranty period.

Diana
Cisco Small Business Team

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars poor reliability / performance after only a few months of use., May 21, 2009

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goillini (Madison, WI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cisco SD2005 5-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch (Personal Computers)

I work in systems/network support. Our department has bought 6 of these switches over the past year (not all in one purchase, but 1 at a time as needed). 3 out of the 6 have now failed as others have mentioned in their reviews. The switches worked great for the first few months, but suddenly failed. Post-failure, they provide a 'gigabit' link, but throughput is < 100 Kbps. If I could give this switch zero stars, I would. Don't waste your money on this switch.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Low quality junk that will die on you, June 19, 2009

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Jonathan Birge (Cambridge, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cisco SD2005 5-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch (Personal Computers)

You'll get the switch, you'll love it and write a great review. Then in a few weeks or months it will start going flakey. Eventually it will die completely. You'll hate it. Do us all a favor and wait a few months before you a write a breathless review about how great this is, and you'll save a lot of people trouble. Cisco should be sued over the uniformly poor quality of these switches.

Here's a hint: if a company like Cisco won't put their name front and center on a product, it's probably because they're cutting corners. LinkSys is the brand Cisco uses when they want to sell crap but don't want to tarnish their own image. Real IT people know the LinkSys is Cisco's code for "we really phoned in this one."