{"product_id":"tp-link-tl-sx1008-8-port-10g-multi-gig-unmanaged-switch","title":"TP-Link TL-SX1008 8-Port 10G Multi-Gig Unmanaged Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TP-Link TL-SX1008 is an 8-port 10 Gigabit unmanaged switch for small offices, home networks, and content creators who need to connect multiple high-bandwidth devices — NAS arrays, workstations, WiFi 6 access points, and gaming systems — without bottlenecks. It handles up to 160 Gbps of switching capacity and auto-negotiates speeds from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps, so older and newer devices work together on the same network.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 Gbps switching capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Eight 10 Gigabit ports deliver enough bandwidth for simultaneous high-speed transfers between multiple devices, NAS systems, and servers without congestion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-negotiates five speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ports sense connected devices and adjust from 100 Mbps up to 10 Gbps automatically, so legacy gigabit gear and new 10G equipment work side by side without reconfiguration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with Cat5e for most speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e — Standard Cat5e cabling handles 1G, 2.5G, and 5G connections up to 100 meters; 10G connections need Cat6 (55 m) or Cat6a (100 m).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesktop or rack mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Included rackmount kit lets you install it in a server rack or use rubber feet to sit it on a desk, fitting either office or closet setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-and-play, no setup\u003c\/strong\u003e — Unmanaged operation means no configuration menus, VLANs, or learning curve — connect power and cables, and it works immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8× 10 Gbps auto-negotiating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSwitching capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e160 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePacket forwarding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e119.0 Mpps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e34.6 W max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDesktop or rackmount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eNoise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e33.9–35.3 dBA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Compatible with 10G NAS, 10G servers, 10G PCIe adapters, WiFi 6 access points (2.5G\/5G\/10G), workstations, and desktop computers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Supports 100BASE-TX (legacy Fast Ethernet), 1000BASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T, 5GBASE-T, and 10GBASE-T standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Supports flow control (802.3X) and QoS prioritization (802.1p\/DSCP) for gaming and video streaming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: 10 Gbps connections require STP-rated Cat6, Cat6a, or Cat7 cable for distances up to 100 m; UTP Cat6 is limited to 55 m at 10 Gbps. Use Cat5e or better for 1G\/2.5G\/5G.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall office and home office teams consolidating high-speed NAS backups and workstation traffic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiFi 6 deployments requiring wired backbone bandwidth to match wireless access point speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContent creators and video editors transferring 8K files between workstations and shared storage without waiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLAN parties and gaming labs where low latency and high throughput matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetworks mixing older gigabit and newer multi-gigabit equipment that must coexist without manual speed adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManaged networks or complex routing.\u003c\/b\u003e This switch is unmanaged — no VLAN, port mirroring, or device management features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePoE-powered devices.\u003c\/b\u003e No Power over Ethernet; all connected devices must have their own power supplies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnterprises needing redundancy or failover.\u003c\/b\u003e Single device with no built-in backup or mesh capability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers with only legacy Fast Ethernet.\u003c\/b\u003e Designed for multi-gig speeds; a gigabit-only network sees no advantage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the flagship 10G product, TL-SX1008 is an 8-port 10G desktop\/rackmount switch, providing up to 160 Gbps of switching capacity. Auto-negotiation 5-speed (100Mbps\/1G\/2.5G\/5G\/10G) connections sense the link speeds and intelligently adjust for compatibility and optimal performance for all your devices, including 10G NAS, 10G server, workstation, gaming computer, 2.5G\/5G\/10G WiFi 6 AP, 8K video, desktop, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReliable, lightning-fast connections and the lowest possible latency make it ideal for gaming and small office and home office use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork at office or home with lightning-fast connections to workstations, desktop computers, and WiFi 6 access points. The best option to meet the full bandwidth potential of WiFi 6 access points with 10G wired connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImmediately back up and store computer files to NAS storage with increased transfer speeds, never waste time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe versatile mounting system gives you the flexibility to place the TL-SX1008 on a desktop or mount it in a rack. Designed to integrate flawlessly into existing gigabit Ethernet network infrastructures, guaranteeing speeds 5× faster§ using standard Cat5e Ethernet cables—no Cat6 wiring needed. With Cat6a or higher rated cables, 10G connections are built up to 100 meters (328 feet).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetworking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTP-Link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTL-SX1008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eStandards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3bz, 802.3an, 802.3x, 802.1p\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8× 100 Mbps\/1 Gbps\/2.5 Gbps\/5 Gbps\/10 Gbps, auto-negotiating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eAuto MDI\/MDIX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSwitching capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e160 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePacket forwarding rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e119.0 Mpps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMAC address table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e32 K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eJumbo frame support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10 KB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eTransmission method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStore-and-forward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eFlow control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e802.3X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eQoS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e802.1p\/DSCP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts \u0026amp; Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e100–240 VAC, 50\/60 Hz, 0.8 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax power consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e34.6 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eHeat dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e117.64 BTU\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eFan quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eNoise level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e33.9–35.3 dBA @ 1 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e294 × 180 × 44 mm (11.6 × 7.1 × 1.7 in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMounting options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDesktop with rubber feet or rackmount with included kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0–50 °C (32–122 °F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eStorage temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e-40–70 °C (-40–158 °F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eOperating humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10–90% RH non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eStorage humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5–90% RH non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMTBF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3,768,170 hours @ 25 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCE, FCC, RoHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower cord, installation guide, rackmount kit, rubber feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"TP-Link","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55667423052152,"sku":"TPL-1130","price":423.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9119\/7218\/files\/TL-SX1008-UN-1.0-10G_Switch-01_large_1604567666675q.jpg?v=1789810866","url":"https:\/\/tech-syndicate.co.uk\/products\/tp-link-tl-sx1008-8-port-10g-multi-gig-unmanaged-switch","provider":"Tech Syndicate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}