QNAP QSW-2104-2T-A-US 6-Port 10GbE & 2.5GbE Plug & Play unmanaged Network Switch For Desktop

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The rear simply has screws for opening the lid. QNAP QSW 2104 2T A 4x 2.5GbE 2x 10Gbase T Switch Rear Overall, this was one of the lower-power solutions even without the 10GbE ports so it was very impressive. Although the switches are otherwise virtually identical, this switch used ~0.3-0.4W lower power at each test point than the TRENDnet TEG-S762. It may also just be that QNAP is using a different 12W power adapter for the switch and is getting better power efficiency as a result. Final Words QTS คือระบบปฏิบัติการสำหรับ QNAP NAS ระดับเริ่มต้นและระดับกลาง ระบบ Linux และ ext4 ทำให้ QTS เป็นที่เก็บข้อมูลที่เชื่อถือได้สำหรับทุกคน ด้วยฟีเจอร์และแอปต่างๆ ที่เพิ่มมูลค่าและมีประโยชน์หลากหลาย อย่างเช่น สแนปช็อต, Plex Media Server และระบบคลาวด์ส่วนตัวของคุณที่เข้าถึงได้ง่าย ระบบ Dynamic Link Aggregation) is the No.5 mode according to the IEEE 802.3ad specification. It uses a complex algorithm to aggregate adapters by speed and duplex settings to provide load balancing and fault tolerance but requires a switch that supports IEEE 802.3ad with LACP mode properly configured. other options are QNAP 6-Port 10GbE & 2.5GbE (QSW-2104-2T-US) or QNAP 5 Port 2.5 (QSW-1105-5T). both of these are unmanaged.

We’ll first take a look at the differences between Managed and Unmanaged Switches before looking at some of the best 2.5GbE Switches. The QNAP Systems introduced the QSW-2104 series of unmanaged switch models, including the QSW-2104-2S and QSW-2104-2T. The QSW-2104-2T is an easy-to-use unmanaged switch with 2 10GbE RJ45 ports and 4 2.5GbE RJ45 ports, allowing you to upgrade your network environment by connecting a wider range of devices with different bandwidth requirements. The switch features a near-silent fanless design and is compliant with IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet, EEE), operating quietly and with optimal power usage. It’s high performance and superb functionality make it the ideal choice for creating an affordable high-speed network environment in your home or workplace. The QSW-2104-2S and QSW-2104-2T are both six-port switches with two 10GbE ports and four 2.5GbE ports, but the QSW-2104-2S has 10GbE ports routed to SFP+ fiber-optic transceivers, while the QSW-2104-2T model has connectors designed for copper twisted pair connection.Managed Switches (like the UniFi Controller) will allow you to configure additional features, while Unmanaged Switches are plug-and-play (with no fancy features). With that said, they’re not necessary in a lot of cases, so for many, they’ll be a “nice to have” more than a necessity. Keep in mind that outside of the port-specific changes on the Switch, a lot of this can be done with a Layer-3 Switch that’s the “primary” Switch, or even at the firewall level (using something like pfSense).

D-Link could be clearer about the benefits of the turbo mode feature and customization options for the LEDs are limited, but overall, it is a sturdy, solid, and high-performing piece of equipment. Additionally, with the increasing affordability of 10GbE and the widespread use of 2.5GbE ports in WiFi 6 client hardware, this switch has a wider audience than it would have had just a couple of years ago. Overall, it is a great piece of equipment and I highly recommend it.

Pros – 10G + 2.5G arriving at the same/cheaper price than many 2.5G-only switches right now. Unique and Attractive Design. Unmanaged BUT the Turbo Mode adds Priority of Sevice features. Fanless + Ridged Metal design assists heat dissipation. LED and lighting are quite cool looking

i also have a bunch of other devices that are limited to 1gbe, so i could use my existing 1gbe switch for those, but add something like this QSW-2104-2T for the 2.5gbe devices that are now becoming standard, but still have an option for 10gbe (e.g. the main nas, desktop).QSW-2104-2T: 6 ports, including 2x 10 GbE RJ45 ports (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) and 4x 2.5GbE RJ45 ports (2.5G/1G/100M) ports on laptops, computers and standard office hardware is still very much in low adoption. 2.5GbE featured less than 1G, but it’s still ahead of 10GbE in consumer adoption by default Although 10GbE switches and routers ARE in the market at a better price than ever, they are still 3-4x the price of 1GbE alternatives in the managed or unmanaged form Gigabit networking allows you to get 2.5x higher speeds than 1 Gigabit networking. Not only that, you’ll also have the benefit of being able to use your existing Cat 5e cables and not having to upgrade to Cat 6 and you’ll see all of the speed increases. Plugging in a port at 2.5GbE speeds was only 0.4W of additional power consumption. That was similar to the TRENDnet TEG-S762 but with a lower base idle power consumption. QNAP QSW 2104 2T A 4x 2.5GbE 2x 10Gbase T Switch 4.4W 1×2.5GbE

Featuring 10 GbE and 2.5 GbE connectivity in one device, the QSW-2104 series can connect various bandwidth-demanding devices and helps users create a hybrid high-speed network in homes and workplaces. This is especially useful for accelerating file transfer, virtual machine applications, video streaming/sharing, and everyday tasks," said Frank Liao, Product Manager of QNAP, adding "for users looking to fully upgrade their network infrastructure, QNAP offers a range of 2.5 GbE/10 GbE-ready QNAP NAS and PCIe/USB adapters for desktops, servers, and laptops to take advantage of the game-changing bandwidth provided by next-generation networks." QTS is the operating system for entry- and mid-level QNAP NAS. WIth Linux and ext4, QTS enables reliable storage for everyone with versatile value-added features and apps, such as snapshots, Plex media servers, and easy access of your personal cloud. System something like this qsw-m408-4c (managed switch) has a mix of 1gbe and 10gbe. instead of this i have 2 switches, 1 with many 1gbe and the other will have just have 2.5gbe. not sure about power consumption but i can imagine it probly being better to just run 1 switch than 2 separate switches.For most users who are deciding on upgrading their networking, the natural progression after 1GbE is either 2.5Gb or 10Gb. 2.5 Gigabit is becoming a lot more mainstream than it used to be, which means that it’s a natural progression for a lot of people. Desktop PCs are starting to come with it rather than 1GbE, which means that you might not even need additional hardware. The QSW-2104-2T features 10GbE and 2.5GbE RJ45 ports for connecting various bandwidth-demanding devices, and supports the NBASE-T™ standard for connection using Cat 5e or Cat 6a cabling. With the QSW-2104-2T, you can easily create a hybrid high-speed network in homes and offices to accelerate file transfer, virtual machine applications, multimedia streaming/sharing, and more. QNAP reserves the right to replace partial parts or accessories if the original is no longer available from its manufacturer/supplier. Any replacement would be fully tested and verified to meet strict compatibility and stability guidelines and will deliver identical performance to the original. Also, we did not find PoE capabilities when testing this switch. QNAP QSW-2104-2T-A Power Consumption