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ProSafe 16-port Gigabit Smart Switch

GS716T - MPN: GS716T See Product Details

Product Details of ProSafe 16-port Gigabit Smart Switch

Description

This 16 port Gigabit switch is high on value and capability. With 16 10/100/1000Mbps ports, each capable of powering 2000Mbps of data throughput in full duplex mode, plus two optional fiber ports, it provides fast backbone and connects servers or power users, delivering large amounts of multimedia, image and video information in no time at all. Ideal for combining 10, 100, and 1000Mbps devices it delivers 10/100/1000 automatic speed and full/half-duplex sensing plus Auto Uplink on every port. Two hot-swappable Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) GBIC slots provide optional fiber connectivity for greater distance.In addition, an intuitive, Web-browser interface offers the simple Smart Switch management, making it a snap to monitor switch performance, configure ports, even set up port trunks, VLANs and traffic prioritization. Alternatively, use SNMP-based software to manage your Smart Switch. Shipped ready for use straight out of the box, it delivers switching that's easy to set up and use. It's ideal for growing businesses who want the benefits of management without the cost and complexity of an advanced management network.

Quick Glance

Number of Ports: 16

Network Support: 16 x RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T LAN

Summary

Product Title: ProSafe 16-port Gigabit Smart Switch

Manufacturer: Switch

Power Score: 4.0 | 2 Reviews

General

Number of Network Ports: 16

Type of Switch: Ethernet Switch

Standards: HTTP, SNMP v1, STP, DHCP

Interfaces: 16 x RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T LAN

Dimensions

Weight: 6 lbs

Dimensions: 1.60" Height x 17.80" Width x 8.10" Depth

More Info

Warranty Information: Lifetime

URL: Manufacturer Link

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Reviews on ProSafe 16-port Gigabit Smart Switch

  • 5
  By member: serverinfo - May 2, 2006

Good Price, plus great performance

Strengths: Easy setup utility, worked great out of the box. Good network speed across all ports. Works great in hot environments.

Weakness: None

I use this in my office of 28 people. We use VMWare and all our images are on a file server. On average an employee will download about 12 gigs a day. It now takes them only 15 minutes to download 12 gigs. What a convenience.

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  • 3.0
  Small Net Builder - Apr 11, 2007

$250 Gigabit Smart Switch Roundup

"Smart switches" offer a subset of the functions found on fully managed switches, but at a fraction of the price. For this roundup, we decided to see how far we could stretch our dollars. With a target price of around $250, we contacted a number of vendors and requested their most fully-featured all-gigabit "smart" switch. D-Link, Netgear, and Trendnet each sent a 16 port smart switch. Linksys,...

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