TP-Link TL-SG108E

What does this product do?
The TL-SG108E Gigabit Easy Smart switch with 8 ports is an ideal upgrade from an unmanaged switch and is designed for SMB networks with simple network management. The network administrator can monitor traffic efficiently using port mirroring, loop prevention, and cable diagnostic features. To optimize traffic across your business network, the TL-SG108E offers both port- and tag-based QoS, ensuring that latency-sensitive traffic is processed smoothly and without interruptions. Additionally, better security can be achieved with port- and tag-based and MTU VLANs, meeting the demand for more network segmentation. Thanks to its innovative energy-saving technology, the TL-SG108E can save up to 80% on power consumption, making it an environmentally friendly solution for your business network.

Simple and effective management
The TL-SG108E gigabit easy smart switch from TP-LINK provides network monitoring that allows the administrator to check traffic. With port mirroring, loop prevention, and cable diagnostics, the TL-SG108E can identify and even localize connectivity issues in your business network. The system administrator can set traffic priority based on port priorities and 802.1P priority to ensure that voice and video always run clearly, smoothly, and without delay. Furthermore, the TL-SG108E supports MTU VLAN, port-based VLAN, and 802.1Q-based VLAN features to enhance network security and performance. The TL-SG108E is an upgrade from the plug-and-play unmanaged switch that is more than worth its cost and provides substantial benefits for the network and the end user.

Go green with your Ethernet
You now have the option to go green when upgrading to a gigabit network! The new generation of the TL-SG108E gigabit easy smart switch with 8 ports is equipped with the latest energy-efficient technologies, increasing your network capacity while significantly reducing power consumption. The power usage is automatically adjusted to the connection status and cable length, reducing the CO2 footprint of your network.

Disable inactive ports
When a computer or network device is powered off, the corresponding port of a traditional switch continues to consume significant amounts of power. The TL-SG108E can automatically check the connection status of each port and reduce power consumption for inactive ports.

Power budget based on cable length
Ideally, a shorter cable would consume less power and result in less power loss. However, this is not the case with most devices, as they consume the same amount of power through the cable regardless of whether it is 10 or 50 meters long. The TL-SG108E analyzes the length of the connected Ethernet cable and adjusts the power consumption accordingly, rather than using conventional methods for energy consumption.

Easy to use
The TL-SG108E is simple to use and manage. Auto MDI/MDI-X crossover on all ports means there are no crossover cables or uplink ports needed. Auto-negotiation on each port registers the connection speed of a network device (10, 100, or 1000 Mbps) and adjusts it for optimal compatibility and performance. Its compact size makes it ideal for placement on a desk or in a rack, practical and secure. The dynamic LED indicators show the current status and diagnose any errors.

• 8 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports
• Network monitoring
• Traffic prioritization and VLAN features
• Innovative
• Energy-efficient technology saves up to 80% energy
• Easy network setup and plug-and-play connection
• Manage all Easy Smart Switches centrally with the Easy Smart Configuration utility