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

1. 8 x 2.5GBASE-T ports
2. Backward compatible with 10/100/1000Mbps devices
3. 40Gbps switching capacity
4. Product page: www.trendnet.com/products/TEG-S380  
5. MSRP: $189.99 USD

5-Port Unmanaged 2.5G Switch, TEG-S350

1. 5 x 2.5GBASE-T ports
2. Backward compatible with 10/100/1000Mbps devices
3. 25Gbps switching capacity
4. Product page: www.trendnet.com/products/TEG-S350 

MSRP: $144.99 USD