D-Link DGS-1008D Switch User Manual


 
D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch
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with any other segments (ports). This allows the total network capacity to be multiplied, while still maintaining
the same network cabling and adapter cards.
For Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet networks, a switch is an effective way of eliminating problems of chaining
hubs beyond the “two-repeater limit.” A switch can be used to split parts of the network into different collision
domains, for example, making it possible to expand your Fast Ethernet network beyond the 205-meter network
diameter limit for 100BASE-TX networks. Switches supporting both traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps
Fast Ethernet are also ideal for bridging between existing 10Mbps networks and new 100Mbps networks.
Switching LAN technology is a marked improvement over the previous generation of network bridges, which
were characterized by higher latencies. Routers have also been used to segment local area networks, but the cost
of a router and the setup and maintenance required make routers relatively impractical. Today’s switches are an
ideal solution to most kinds of local area network congestion problems.
Switch Description
The DGS-1008D Switch module is equipped with eight ports providing dedicated 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps
bandwidth. These ports can be used for connecting PCs, servers, and hubs. The eight multi-speed ports use
standard twisted pair cabling and are ideal for segmenting networks into small, connected subnets. Each port can
support up to 2000 Mbps of throughput in full-duplex mode. This stand-alone Switch enables the network to use
some of the most demanding multimedia and imaging applications concurrently with other user applications
without creating bottlenecks.
Features
The DGS-1008D 8-Port 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for easy installation and high
performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of users increase continuously.
Eight (8) 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports
Cable Diagnostic function at Switch boot
Supports Auto-Negotiation for 10/100/1000Mbps and duplex mode
Supports Auto-MDIX for each port
Support Full/Half duplex transfer mode for 10 and 100Mbps
Support Full duplex transfer mode for 1000Mbps
Full wire speed reception and transmission
Store-and-Forward switching method
Supports 4K absolute MAC addresses
Supports 1M Bits RAM for data buffering
Extensive front-panel diagnostic LEDs
IEEE 802.3x flow control for full-duplex
Back pressure flow control for half-duplex