Name: D-Link DGS-105 Black
Brand: D-Link
SKU: B000BC7QMM
Price: 21.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (13130 reviews)

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The D-Link DGS-108GL is an 8‑port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch housed in a compact fanless metal case. It offers 16 Gbps of switching capacity, energy‑efficient Ethernet and plug‑and‑play setup, making it ideal for small office or home networks.

✓ Best for: Ideal for home offices, small businesses, or anyone needing 5‑8 wired Gigabit connections without the need for managed features; perfect for connecting PCs, printers, NAS devices, security cameras or gaming consoles in quiet settings.✗ Not ideal for: Not suited for larger enterprises, network‑intensive environments, or users requiring advanced management, PoE, or a higher number of ports.

Pros

✓Compact, durable metal design with fanless silent operation for quiet environments.
✓Energy‑efficient operation with IEEE 802.3az EEE and a maximum power draw of only 4.31 W.
✓Plug‑and‑play simplicity delivering high 16 Gbps throughput for up to eight Gigabit devices.

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Specifications

Design

Height28 mm mm

Width98 mm mm

Length100 mm mm

Weight272 g g

HousingMetal, fanless

Features

Plug & PlayZero setup, auto-negotiation

Silent Fanless OperationFanless metal chassis

Mounting FlexibilityDesktop or wall‑mount with rubber feet and keyhole slots

Smart QoS Prioritization802.1p traffic classes for voice, video, gaming

General

BrandD-Link

ManufacturerD-Link Systems, Inc

ModelDGS-105

ColorBlack

Release Date2005-09-09

Network

Ports5

Port Speed10/100/1000 Mbps

Switching Capacity10 Gbps Gbps

Auto MDI/MDIXSupported

QoS802.1p traffic classes

Performance

Switching capacity16 Gbps

MAC address table size4K entries

Packet buffer size512 KB

Reliability

Mean time between failures (MTBF)1,402,428 hours

Power

Maximum heat dissipation14.70 BTU/h

Dimensions & Weight

Height1.10236 inches

Width3.85826 inches

Depth3.937 inches

Weight0.6 Pounds

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