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TRENDnet Launches Affordable 2.5G Switches
Though not yet 10 Gigabit, we say bring it on. Trendnet has released two new switched, both 2.5 GigE. With all our motherboards and AND units making the move to faster Ethernet, we certainly need the market to adapt. TRENDnet launched the series with two unmanaged 2.5G switches, one 5-port and the other 8-port.
The 8-Port Unmanaged 2.5G Switch (TEG-S380) and the 5-Port Unmanaged 2.5G Switch (TEG-S350) are the latest additions to TRENDnet’s Multi-Gigabit Networking Solutions family. Both switches include 2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 ports, which allow users to achieve up to 2.5Gbps over existing Cat5e (or better) cabling. TRENDnet’s new 2.5G switches are cost-effective means of increasing a network’s throughput and helping to reduce or eliminate network bottlenecks.
“The world continues to evolve into a more and more digital place every day, and we’re finally seeing networking speeds that can manage the sheer volume of data that we have collected and need to share on a daily basis,” said Evan Davis, senior manager of solutions engineering at TRENDnet. “Today we have Wireless 6 routers and access points, as well as storage devices, with increased transfer speeds, that can greatly benefit from network switches that support higher throughput speeds, ultimately reducing bottlenecks and future-proofing the network.”
These multi-gigabit switches also feature a durable metal housing, as well as a fanless design to eliminate distracting operating noise. For installation flexibility, the 2.5G switches are conveniently constructed to be mounted on the wall or placed on a desktop. These TRENDnet switches are IEEE 802.3bz compliant; they are also backward compatible with legacy technology hardware. No special configurations are required for these switches to connect and network devices to high-speed 2.5G Ethernet.
The introduction of these 2.5G unmanaged network switches are the latest additions to TRENDnet’s growing line of high-performance Multi-Gigabit Networking Solutions. TRENDnet recently launched its 2.5G PoE+ Injector (TPE-215GI), one of the first multi-gigabit PoE+ injector available in the market. Additionally, TRENDnet multi-gigabit solutions also currently include PCIe Network Adapters, such as the 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Adapter (TEG-25GECTX), and USB-C to Ethernet Adapters, such as the USB-C 3.1 to 2.5GBASE-T Ethernet Adapter (TUC-ET2G).
TRENDnet’s 8-Port Unmanaged 2.5G Switch (TEG-S380) and the 5-Port Unmanaged 2.5G Switch (TEG-S350) are currently available for purchase. They can be found online on the TRENDnet Store, and worldwide through authorized distribution and retail partners.
8-Port Unmanaged 2.5G Switch, TEG-S380
- 8 x 2.5GBASE-T ports
- Backward compatible with 10/100/1000Mbps devices
- 40Gbps switching capacity
- Product page: www.trendnet.com/products/TEG-S380
- MSRP: $189.99 USD
5-Port Unmanaged 2.5G Switch, TEG-S350
- 5 x 2.5GBASE-T ports
- Backward compatible with 10/100/1000Mbps devices
- 25Gbps switching capacity
- Product page: www.trendnet.com/products/TEG-S350
MSRP: $144.99 USD
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#5903038 Posted on: 04/07/2021 08:27 PM
@heffeque
Actually TP-Link has slightly cheaper ones.
https://www.tp-link.com/us/business-networking/unmanaged-switch/tl-sg105-m2/
And they do exist in Europe, for about 20% less than Trendnet.
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Still too much at 110-120 euro for 5 ports, 165 or so for 8 ports, unless this stuff goes down to 40 (5)/60 (8) $/E or less, it won't get mainstream adoption.
That was a massive increase in speed, just like today a move from 1g to 10g. I can understand it costing 5 to 10 times more...
But for 2.5gbit the speed is a just a bit more than double, but the price is 10 times... o_O
It also doesn't have to be, the transceiver chips themselves are sold for under $1 per piece. Total BOM for one of these switches is under $10, but they sell them for over 100. Bit ridiculous profits, capitalizing on the "gaming" craze
@heffeque
Actually TP-Link has slightly cheaper ones.
https://www.tp-link.com/us/business-networking/unmanaged-switch/tl-sg105-m2/
And they do exist in Europe, for about 20% less than Trendnet.
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Still too much at 110-120 euro for 5 ports, 165 or so for 8 ports, unless this stuff goes down to 40 (5)/60 (8) $/E or less, it won't get mainstream adoption.
When we all moved from 100 Mbit/s to 1 Gigabit/s switches the prices were even far more absurd.
That was a massive increase in speed, just like today a move from 1g to 10g. I can understand it costing 5 to 10 times more...
But for 2.5gbit the speed is a just a bit more than double, but the price is 10 times... o_O
It also doesn't have to be, the transceiver chips themselves are sold for under $1 per piece. Total BOM for one of these switches is under $10, but they sell them for over 100. Bit ridiculous profits, capitalizing on the "gaming" craze
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#5903055 Posted on: 04/07/2021 09:44 PM
@heffeque
Actually TP-Link has slightly cheaper ones.
https://www.tp-link.com/us/business-networking/unmanaged-switch/tl-sg105-m2/
And they do exist in Europe, for about 20% less than Trendnet.
--
Still too much at 110-120 euro for 5 ports, 165 or so for 8 ports, unless this stuff goes down to 40 (5)/60 (8) $/E or less, it won't get mainstream adoption.
That was a massive increase in speed, just like today a move from 1g to 10g. I can understand it costing 5 to 10 times more...
But for 2.5gbit the speed is a just a bit more than double, but the price is 10 times... o_O
It also doesn't have to be, the transceiver chips themselves are sold for under $1 per piece. Total BOM for one of these switches is under $10, but they sell them for over 100. Bit ridiculous profits, capitalizing on the "gaming" craze
I see that it's available in Amazon, yep, though not easy to find without searching for that specific model. Thanks for the heads up!
Personally I wish that 2.5Gbps was skipped altogether and the tech industry went directly to 5Gbps, seeing that CAT 5E supports both.
A shame...
@heffeque
Actually TP-Link has slightly cheaper ones.
https://www.tp-link.com/us/business-networking/unmanaged-switch/tl-sg105-m2/
And they do exist in Europe, for about 20% less than Trendnet.
--
Still too much at 110-120 euro for 5 ports, 165 or so for 8 ports, unless this stuff goes down to 40 (5)/60 (8) $/E or less, it won't get mainstream adoption.
That was a massive increase in speed, just like today a move from 1g to 10g. I can understand it costing 5 to 10 times more...
But for 2.5gbit the speed is a just a bit more than double, but the price is 10 times... o_O
It also doesn't have to be, the transceiver chips themselves are sold for under $1 per piece. Total BOM for one of these switches is under $10, but they sell them for over 100. Bit ridiculous profits, capitalizing on the "gaming" craze
I see that it's available in Amazon, yep, though not easy to find without searching for that specific model. Thanks for the heads up!
Personally I wish that 2.5Gbps was skipped altogether and the tech industry went directly to 5Gbps, seeing that CAT 5E supports both.
A shame...
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#5903057 Posted on: 04/07/2021 09:59 PM
Well, until they produce this product as a router, I do not find it as a useful device for my needs, at all. (I have 2 computers with a 2.5Gbps and a modem with a 2.5Gbps connection.) I also have a Gigabit internet connection that is provisioned for 1200Mbps,
Well, until they produce this product as a router, I do not find it as a useful device for my needs, at all. (I have 2 computers with a 2.5Gbps and a modem with a 2.5Gbps connection.) I also have a Gigabit internet connection that is provisioned for 1200Mbps,
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#5903108 Posted on: 04/08/2021 05:01 AM
Until some crazy ISP like starlink starts pushing multigig service en masse this wont get too far, its got "niche" written all over it, sad noises**
Until some crazy ISP like starlink starts pushing multigig service en masse this wont get too far, its got "niche" written all over it, sad noises**
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Cheapest 10GBASE-T switch that I could find in Amazon EU is the 5-port Netgear XS505M, which costs 290€ in Amazon Germany, 420 € in Amazon UK, and around 300-330 € in the rest of Amazon EU.
The 8-port one (XS508M) is around 100 € more than the 5-port one.
Whoever already has their house cabled with CAT6/6A still has to pay quite a premium price if they want a 10 Gbps switch.
For us mortals that have CAT5/5E, I couldn't find affordable 2.5GBASE-T switches, let alone 5GBASE-T ones, so yep, Hilbert, those just-launched Trendnet ones can be considered the most affordable MultiGig copper switches today!