Buffalo BS-MP2008
Score: 82/100
Cisco CBS110-24T
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Cisco CBS110-24T is a 24-port unmanaged Gigabit switch that delivers strong performance and energy-efficient operation with flexible SFP uplinks. Its trade-offs are the lack of PoE and advanced management features such as VLANs. Ideal for small-business or home-office environments that need reliable connectivity without complex configuration.
The Buffalo BS-MP2008 is an 8-port unmanaged 10 GbE switch delivering 160 Gbps capacity, link aggregation and basic VLAN/QoS monitoring in a metal desktop or rack-mountable chassis. It consumes up to 38 W and offers no PoE, making it less suitable for power-over-Ethernet needs. It targets small-business or prosumer environments requiring high-speed connectivity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 | 24best | |
10 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbps | |
160 Gbpsbest | 48 Gbps | |
— | 35.7 Mppsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 38 W | 16.34 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 2,400 gbest | 2,767 g |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Ports(2) | ||
Number of Ports | 8 | 24 |
Port Speed (Gbps) | 10 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
Performance(1) | ||
Switching Capacity (Gbps) | 160 Gbps | 48 Gbps |
Power(1) | ||
Maximum Power Consumption (W) | 38 W | 16.34 W |
Design(3) | ||
Mounting Options | Desktop, Rack-mount | Desktop; Rack-mountable; Wall-mountable |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 44×330×230 mm mm | 44x279x170 mm mm |
Weight (g) | 2400 g | 2767 g |
General(1) | ||
Certifications | IEEE 802.3ab, 802.3an, 802.3bz, 802.3u, 802.3x; FCC Class A, IC Class A, UL, CUL, VCCI Class A | CE, CSA, FCC, UL |
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NAS Compares and other professional reviewers commend the BS-MP2008 for delivering a rare blend of affordability, full-port 10 GbE support and managed-style features such as link aggregation and port monitoring. They view it as a solid choice for users upgrading to 10 GbE without needing complex configuration, though they caution that its unmanaged nature means it lacks VLANs, QoS and other enterprise-grade functions.
Direct consumer reviews are scarce, but the limited feedback that exists points to appreciation for the ease of deploying 10 GbE and the NAS-friendly link-aggregation, while noting that the web-based interface may be a hurdle for less-technical users.
Professional and reseller sources portray the CBS110-24T as a high-performance, energy-efficient unmanaged switch that offers Cisco-grade reliability, QoS for video/VoIP, and flexible SFP uplinks, but they note the lack of PoE and advanced management as trade-offs for its simplicity.
