Tp-Link TL-SG1008 [6/16] Chapter 1 product introduction

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

This chapter describes the features of the TL-SG1008/TL-SG1016D/TL-SG1024D

Switch.

1.1 Product Overview

The TL-SG1008/TL-SG1016D/TL-SG1024D Switch provides you with a high-

performance, low-cost, easy-to-use, seamless and standard upgrade to boost your

old network to 1000Mbps. Increase the speed of your network server and

backbone connections make Gigabit a reality. Power users in the home, ofﬁce,

workgroup, or creative production environment can now move large, bandwidth-

intensive ﬁles faster. Transfer graphics, CGI, CAD, or multimedia ﬁles and other

applications that have to move large ﬁles across the network almost instantly.

The TL-SG1008/TL-SG1016D/TL-SG1024D Switch features a non-blocking

switching architecture that forwards and filters packets at full wire-speed for

maximum throughput, MAC address auto-learning and auto-aging, IEEE802.3x

ﬂow control for full-duplex mode and backpressure for half-duplex mode. It is

compatible with all 10,100 and 1000Mbps Ethernet devices because it is

standard-based. It protects your existing network investments while providing you

with a straightforward migration path to faster Gigabit speeds.

The TL-SG1008/TL-SG1016D/TL-SG1024D Switch is plug-and-play and no

configuration is required. Auto MDI/MDI-X cable detection on all ports eliminate the

need for crossover cable or Uplink port. Each port can be used as general ports or

Uplink ports, and any port can be simply plugged into a server, a hub, a router or a

switch, using the straight cable or crossover cable. Diagnostic LEDs which display

link status and activity, allowing you to quickly detect and correct problems on the

network.

1.2 Features

¾ Complies with IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab standards

¾ 8/16/24 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Sense RJ45 ports supporting Auto-MDI/MDIX

¾ All ports Support Full/Half Duplex transfer mode for 10/100Mbps and Full

Duplex transfer mode for 1000Mbps

¾ Supports IEEE802.3x ﬂow control for full-duplex mode and backpressure for

half-duplex transfer mode

¾ Non-blocking switching architecture that forwards and filters packets at full

wire-speed for maximum throughput

¾ Supports MAC address auto-learning and auto-aging

¾ LED indicators for monitoring power, link, speed and activity

¾ Desktop and rack-mountable steel case

¾ Internal power supply