Product Overview of Switch
In computer networking, switches are an essential component used for connecting devices and transferring data between them. The US-8-60W Ubiquiti Unifi Ports Switch 8 is a managed switch that allows for the expansion of a network by connecting additional devices. In this article, we will provide a detailed overview of the US-8-60W switch, including its features, benefits, and specifications.
Features
The US-8-60W switch is a high-performance device designed for use in small to medium-sized networks. It offers eight Gigabit Ethernet ports, which provide fast data transfer rates of up to 1 Gbps. Additionally, the switch is equipped with four auto-sensing 802.3af PoE ports that can power PoE-enabled devices such as IP phones, cameras, and access points.
The switch is also designed to be easy to manage, with a user-friendly web interface that provides real-time statistics and network monitoring. It also supports VLAN tagging, QoS, and link aggregation, allowing for more efficient and flexible network management.
Benefits
The US-8-60W switch provides several benefits to network administrators, including:
- Increased network performance: With the switch's high data transfer rates, data can be transferred between devices quickly and efficiently, improving network performance.
- Improved network management: The switch's management features allow for more efficient and flexible network management, including VLAN tagging, QoS, and link aggregation.
- Easy installation: The switch is designed to be easy to install, with a plug-and-play design that requires no additional software or configuration.
The US-8-60W switch has the following specifications:
- Eight Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Four auto-sensing 802.3af PoE ports
- Maximum power consumption of 60W
- Supports 802.1Q VLAN tagging
- Supports link aggregation
- Supports Quality of Service (QoS)
- Supports Jumbo Frames up to 9KB
- Wall-mountable design
Expansion Slot Details
The US-8-60W switch also comes with an expansion slot that allows for the installation of an SFP module. The SFP module can be used to connect the switch to other devices over longer distances, up to 10 kilometers, using fiber optic cables. This makes the switch a great option for use in large buildings or campuses where distances between devices may be significant.
In summary, the US-8-60W Ubiquiti Unifi Ports Switch 8 is a high-performance managed switch designed for use in small to medium-sized networks. With its eight Gigabit Ethernet ports and four PoE ports, it provides fast data transfer rates and the ability to power PoE-enabled devices. Its management features, including VLAN tagging, QoS, and link aggregation, allow for more efficient and flexible network management. Additionally, its expansion slot and SFP module support make it a great option for use in larger buildings or campuses. Overall, the US-8-60W switch is a reliable and efficient option for expanding network capabilities.
General Information about the Dell US-8-60W
- Brand Name Ubiquiti
- Type Networking
- Sub-Type Switch
- Model Number or SKU# US-8-60W
- Product Type Ethernet Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Total Number of Network Ports 8
- Uplink Port No
- Modular No
- Stack Port No
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 8 x Gigabit Ethernet Network
Media & Performance
- Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
- Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 10/100/1000Base-T
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
Power Description
- Power Source AC Adapter
- Redundant Power Supply Supported No
Miscellaneous
- Package Contents
- UniFi US-8-60W Ethernet Switch
- AC Adapter
About Refurbished Products
Different Types of Switches
Networking switches vary widely depending on the number of devices they can support, network bandwidth/speed, and form factor. Switches for small offices will have anything between 4 and 8 ports and can fit on a desk. For larger office network implementation, switches may have 24 ports, 48 ports, 96 ports, and 128 ports and are rack-mountable between 1U and 4U. Switches come in different types depending on the network speed and tasks they support. These include 40/100 Gbps, 10 Gigabit (up to 10000 Mbps), Gigabit Ethernet (up to 1000 Mbps), Power over Ethernet, and Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps).
Unmanaged Switches
The unmanaged switches offer fixed configurations on a plug-and-play basis. It is the most basic switch and there are a few choices in the market. These switches are affordable, but the basic features make them inappropriate for enterprise applications.
Managed Switches
The number of features and level of functionality improves with managed switches, making them ideal for enterprise and business applications. These switches are built with the command-line interface for ease of configuration. Equally, they support SNMP agents that come in handy when troubleshooting network issues.
The security on managed switches is better and will protect different types of traffic. Other features include support for virtual LANs, IP routing, and quality of service settings. Managed switches are more expensive compared to all other types of switches.
Smart Switches
Smart switches refer to switches that possess more features than those unmanaged switches but do not have the full features of managed switches. Smart switches are more cost-effective than managed switches.
Some of the limitations of the smart switches are a lack of telnet access support, Web GUIs, and a lack of many features for VLANs. They are affordable compared to a fully managed switch and are suitable for a smaller computer network.
Modular Switches
Modular switches allow the addition of expansion modules as the network expands. The expansion modules allow for more networked devices but are application-specific. They may include wireless access points, firewalls, or network analysis tools. The flexibility of a modular networking switch comes at a higher cost.
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