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TP-Link TL-SG108S 8-Port Desktop Switch
- Switch Type: Unmanaged.
- Basic type RJ-45 Ethernet switching ports: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000).
- Full bidirectional (Full duplex): Yes.
- MAC address table: 4000 entries.
- Switching capacity: 16 Gbit/s.
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- Switch Type: Unmanaged.
- Basic type RJ-45 Ethernet switching ports: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000).
- Full bidirectional (Full duplex): Yes.
- MAC address table: 4000 entries.
- Switching capacity: 16 Gbit/s.
More info
The Switch offers 8 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports of basic RJ-45 Ethernet switching, with full duplex. It has a MAC address table of 4,000 entries and a switching capacity of 16 Gbit/s. Additionally, it complies with IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, and IEEE 802.3x network standards. The TL-SG108S can be mounted on the wall to ensure its safety. Manufactured by Tp-link with reference TL-SG108S.
Specifications
- Switch Type: Unmanaged.
- Basic type RJ-45 Ethernet switching ports: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000).
- Full bidirectional (Full duplex): Yes.
- MAC address table: 4000 entries.
- Switching capacity: 16 Gbit/s.
- Network standards: IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x.
- Wall Mount: Yes
- Ideal use for: Home and small business networks.
- Compatibilities: Compatible with Windows, Mac OS and Linux.
- Connections: 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000).
- Features: 4000 entry MAC address table, 16 Gbit/s switching capacity.
- Colour: Black.
- Technology: Network standards IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x.
- Gross Weight: 300 g
- Product size (width x depth x height): 15.8 x 10.1 x 2.5 cm
- Number of packages: 1
- Packages size: 19.0 x 13.0 x 9.5 cm
Technical terms
- Gbps
- Categories network cables
- RJ45
- Rack unit (U)
Gbps (Gigabits per second) is a unit of data transfer rate equal to one billion bits per second.
In telecommunications and network engineering, Gbps defines the bandwidth capacity of fiber optic infrastructures (FTTH) and core backbones. This metric quantifies the effective throughput of a communication channel, enabling massive packet transfer without link saturation. Implementation at the physical layer requires high-speed interfaces like Gigabit Ethernet to manage digital signaling and ensure data flow integrity across the network nodes.
| Unit | Technical Equivalence |
|---|---|
| 1 Gbps (bits) | 1,000,000,000 b/s |
| 1 Gbps (Megabits) | 1,000 Mb/s |
Bandwidth Management and Network Capacity
A 1 Gbps link allows for efficient service segmentation via VLANs and traffic prioritization through QoS, supporting data-intensive real-time protocols without encountering bottlenecks at the hardware level.
Advantages of Gigabit Connectivity
- Significant reduction in latency for critical applications.
- Support for multiple concurrent 4K/8K video streams.
- Enhanced cloud synchronization and backup speeds.
- Seamless scalability for IoT device density.
Gbps is the primary performance indicator in modern broadband and enterprise networking.

