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TP-LINK TL-SG116E 16-port gigabit switch
- Switch Type: Unmanaged, Switch Layer: L2.
- Basic type RJ-45 Ethernet switching ports: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000).
- Full bidirectional (Full duplex).
- MAC address table: 8000 entries.
- Switching capacity: 32 Gbit/s.
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- Switch Type: Unmanaged, Switch Layer: L2.
- Basic type RJ-45 Ethernet switching ports: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000).
- Full bidirectional (Full duplex).
- MAC address table: 8000 entries.
- Switching capacity: 32 Gbit/s.
More info
L2 layer unmanaged switch. It is equipped with 16 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) RJ-45 switching ports at full duplex speeds. It has a MAC address table of 8,000 entries and a switching capacity of 32 Gbit/s. Supported network standards: IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u. Manufactured by Tp-link with reference TL-SG116E.
Specifications
- Switch Type: Unmanaged, Switch Layer: L2.
- Basic type RJ-45 Ethernet switching ports: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000).
- Full bidirectional (Full duplex).
- MAC address table: 8000 entries.
- Switching capacity: 32 Gbit/s.
- Network standards: IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u.
- Ideal for local area networks, high-speed connections, data traffic switching.
- Colour: Black.
- Technology: Packet switching, IEEE 802.3x flow control, Back pressure flow control, Auto MDI/MDIX.
- Gross Weight: 1.0 kg
- Number of packages: 1
Technical terms
- Gbps
- Categories network cables
- MDIX
- 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.

