Geek Lingo – Qnap QSW-1208-8C 12-Port Unmanaged 10GbE Switch (SFP+ and RJ45) Reviewed

As our thirst for media-rich content and needing to be connected continues to grow, a gigabit network switch is no longer enough. To meet growing data demands at home or in a small to medium enterprise, manufacturers have been slowly releasing more affordable, higher speed switches. Among them, 10GbE network switches are one of the most popular. However, as they come in a range of interconnects (SFP+, 10GBASE-T, etc…) it’s critical that the correct switch is purchased.

Enter the QNAP QSW-1208-8C Switch, an unmanaged switch which allows you to upgrade your network environment at a budget-friendly price. The QSW-1208-8C supports NBASE-T and 10GBASE-T standards. This is great as we can take advantage of higher network speeds with existing 6a and Cat 5e cables. Read more here.