The DGS-108GL boasts peak value for home offices or SMBs in enabling easy and rapid network expansions, upgrading connections with a hassle-free plug and play switch solution.Slim Dimensions, Hefty Performance The DGS-108GL 8 Port Gigabit Unmanaged Desktop Switch is ideal for home offices or small to medium-sized businesses (SMB) to add a quick and easy Gigabit upgrade to the network. The DGS-108GL packs full functionality and Gigabit performance into a slim yet sturdy metal design.Better For Your Budget, Better For The Planet The eco-friendly DGS-108GL is compliant with Energy-Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) standards to save energy and reduce heat emissions without sacrificing performance and functionality. When low-traffic or idle interface ports are detected, the DGS-108GL automatically transitions them into a low-power state, substantially reducing overall device power consumption.Ready To Serve For Years To Come The DGS-108GL features a fanless design for silent operation, reduced energy consumption, and enhanced reliability by eliminating a common point of failure for an extended product life.Prioritize What’s Important with Quality of Service Quality of Service (QoS) support enhances your network’s efficiency. QoS cleverly prioritizes network traffic so that time-sensitive data—such as VoIP or data to and from your NAS—is unaffected even during bursts of high-volume traffic. This allows for an all-round smoother, uninterrupted network experience.Setup That Doesn’t Dent Your Productivity Expanding your network shouldn’t take a whole morning of navigating complex setup software. Simply place the DGS-108GL on a desktop or conveniently wall mount, connect it to your network via Ethernet cables and you’re set.