D-Link DGS-1008G 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch

by D-Link

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 6.8 x 1.3 inches ; 9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003X7TRWO
• Item model number: DGS-1008G
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (142 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #1 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Switches
  • #5 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Hubs
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 3, 2010

Product Description

Size: 8-Port

From the Manufacturer

The D-Link DGS-1008G 8-port Gigabit Switch is part of a new series of Green devices using D-Link Green technology. Created with the Small or Home Office (SOHO) user in mind, the DGS-1008G saves energy while reducing heat output, providing you a longer product life without sacrificing operational performance or functionality. It provides 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast server deployment to meet increasing network loads.

Transfer files over your network at blazing gigabit speeds, with 8 ports providing maximum flexibility (see larger image).

 

Think Green

Combined with an efficient power adapter that is EnergyStar level V qualified, minimized the use of harmful substances (RoHS compliant) in the device and enclosed in recyclable packaging.

Conserves Energy

The DGS-1008G 8-port Gigabit Switch helps you conserve energy automatically through several methods. It automatically powers down ports that have no link activity, allowing the switch to save energy by cutting power usage for unused ports or ports connected to computers that have been shut down. It can also detect connected cable lengths and adjust power usage accordingly, helping you save energy without effecting networking performance.

The 8-port Gigabit Switch was designed with the environment in mind. It is compliant with energy Star level V, as well as with the strict CEC and MEPS regulations that require the use of energy efficient power adapters. The switch is also built to follow RoHS standards to minimize use of hazardous materials, and uses recyclable packaging that helps reduce waste, complying with the WEEE directive.

 

IEEE 802.1P QoS

Quality of Service (QoS) prioritizes network traffic so that time-sensitive data is delivered efficiently, even during bursts of high data traffic. This helps ensure an optimal experience for streaming media, VoIP calls, and online gaming.

Cable Diagnostics Function

The D-link Cable Diagnostics function enables users to efficiently detect cable conditions through the LED display on the front-panel. Users can determine whether the pin connections of their cables' connectors are correct, facilitating network troubleshooting.

Key Features

• 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports for ultra-fast wired connectivity

  

• Up to 1 Gbps of dedicated bandwidth per port and up to 2 Gbps bandwidth in full-duplex mode*
• Supports IEEE 802.1p QoS prioritization**
• Jumbo frame support of up to 9000 bytes
• Cable diagnostics function
• Auto MDI/MDI-X crossover for all ports
• IEEE 802.3x flow control
• Plug and play installation
• Supports MAC address learning
• Wall mountable
• 24/7 basic installation support
• Limited lifetime warranty

Notes

* Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
** The attached devices must have a Gigabit NIC that supports 802.1p queuing to allow QoS functionality.

Specifications

• LED indicators, per port: Link, Activity, and Speed
• Network cables, 10BASE-T: UTP CAT 3, 4, 5/5e (100 m max.); EIA/TIA-586 100-ohm STP (100 m max.)
• Network cables, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T: UTP CAT 5/5e (100 m max.); EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100 m max.)
• Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.5 x 1.4 inches (WxDxH)

What's in the Box

D-Link DGS-1008G 8-port Gigabit Switch, power adapter, operating instructions

Choose the Right D-Link Router for You

	10/100 5-Port	10/100 8-Port	Gigabit 5-Port	Gigabit 8-Port
	D-Link DES-1005E	D-Link DES-1008E	D-Link DGS-1005G	D-Link DGS-1008G
Connect computers and devices to your network
Access files between computers
Share music and video
Plug and play instantly
Share an external hard drive or printer across wired network
Transfer files over faster wired connection (Gigabit; 10/100/1000)
Troubleshoot connection problems
Reduce jittery audio
Enjoy lag-free gaming
Conserve energy

Product Description

The D-Link 8-port 10/100/1000 Desktop Switch (DGS-1008G) provides an excellent solution for expanding your Gigabit network. Gigabit speed is 10 times faster than a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet connection, enabling you to save time transferring bandwidth-intensive music, video, photos, graphic, and data fi les. By sharing the Internet, your users can check e-mail, browse the web, chat with friends and family, and play online games using their own computer. To increase the functionality of your network, you can also add other Ethernet-enabled devices such as a print server, Network-Attached Storage (NAS), and network camera.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

72 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little switch - elegant packet switching, June 21, 2011

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D. Dean - See all my reviews
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This review is from: D-Link DGS-1008G 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch (Personal Computers)

I was looking for a small, low-power, reliable little 8-port gigabit enabled switch with auto mdi/mdix.. and I found it. The unit runs very cool, is completely silent, and sits eloquently in the background. Before I purchased this, I reviewed Linksys (aka Cisco), Trendnet, HP, and a few others options for aggregate throughput, buffer RAM, power usage, etc.

The Dlink DGS-1008G is right at the top of the pack with 16Gbps backplane and 11.9 million packets per second, which roughly translates to .703 Gigabits of sustained throughput, which should be around 87.875MBps (MegaBytes, not bits). Keep in mind that 1Gbps = 125MB of throughput. Not any consumer switches I have found out there that can sustain this data rate. This is one of the highest throughput switches available in 8-port consumer, with HP and Trendnet second and third (in that order).

Worked perfect out of the box. I made up a few more Cat5e cables and away I went. Now if Dlink would only combine this switch with a wireless router and a WAN port!!! THAT would be awesome.

Update 06-26-11: Now that I have had time to test this out, I can get about 84-85 Megabytes per second of throughput, close to the numbers i mentioned above. Tested using iperf/jperf with TCP/UDP. Make sure to set all devices to jumbo frames to get this throughput. I went into network adapter settings and changed the default packet size to 9K MTU. Changed my Synology NAS for 9K also.

37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid Switch., November 20, 2010

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Chris V. (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: D-Link DGS-1005G 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch (Personal Computers)

Going from a NetGear to this was like moving from Detroit to the Swiss Alps. Nice and small, yet great build quality. Internet performance is more solid than with other switches I've tried over the years. One huge plus is, it doesn't get hot like the others. Good job D-Link another top-notch product.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best switch for the money, December 13, 2010

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Richard A. Nathan (Idaho Falls, ID United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: D-Link DGS-1008G 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch (Personal Computers)

This is a fantastic product. It's hard for some reason to find a good Gigabit Switch. Most consumer switches are 10/100, not 10/100/1000, and they sell for the same price or more than the D-Link. Prior to this, I was using several Dell 2708 switches. They ran flawlessly but are large and heavy (and made of metal). This product is tiny, mostly plastic, light, and runs cool. I also like the power saving features. The D-Link 5-port Switches, at half the price, are an excellent value.

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