Affordable and compact. the QSW-1108-8T-R2 is your ideal entry-level 8-port 2.5GbE switch. As part of the QSW 1000 Series. this unmanaged switch offers high-speed and stable performance at an economical price. Optimized for Wi-Fi 6/6E. it’s perfect for home and office environments seeking to enhance workflows. multimedia streaming. and file transfers. Designed and manufactured in Taiwan. the QSW-1108-8T-R2 delivers reliable and secure networking quality.High-Value 2.5GbE Switch in a Compact CaseCompared to upgrading directly to 10GbE. 2.5GbE is a more cost-effective and practical upgrade. QSW-1108-8T-R2 is an easy-to-own. entry-level 2.5GbE switch featuring BASE-T ports that work with existing cabling. With a compact desktop footprint and optimal number of ports. it makes upgrading to 2.5GbE easier than ever.2.5GbE Performance – 2.5x Faster than GigabitThe QSW-1108-8T-R2 features eight 2.5GBASE-T Ethernet ports and supports NBASE-T™ and Multi-Gigabit standards for 2.5G/1G/100M speeds. with a total switching capacity of 40Gbps. Connect devices like desktops. laptops. NAS. Wi-Fi 6/6E access points. set-top boxes. and game consoles for ultra-smooth backups. virtualization. media editing. and immersive entertainment.Slim Body. Big AdvantageThe QSW-1108-8T-R2 is 30% smaller than previous models and more compact than other multi-gigabit switches. With a clean LED display on the front and concentrated cabling on the back. it fits neatly in homes or small offices for efficient multi-device connectivity.Auto-negotiation and Flow Control for optimized network performance✔ Auto negotiation automatically detects optimal transmission speeds (2.5G/1G/100Mb) based on connected devices. eliminating the need to replace old equipment.✔ A 4K MAC Address Table and Jumbo Frame 12KB improves network transmission efficiency.✔ IEEE 802.3x Flow Control prevents packet loss during congestion.Loop Detection & PreventionThe QSW-1108-8T-R2 features network loop detection. If a network loop is detected. the QSW-1108-8T-R2 automatically locks the looped ports to ensure the network environment quickly resumes normal operation. Network loops may also occur within a region. and the system can detect and handle such situations as well.Silent Fanless OperationThe QSW-1108-8T-R2 features a fanless design with internal heat sinks. metal heat dissipation plates. and vent holes to keep performance high and noise low—ideal for quiet work or living spaces.Fully embrace high-speed networking with QNAP!QNAP offers comprehensive. budget-friendly storage and networking solutions that provide an array of connectivity possibilities. Easily and flexibly upgrade your workplace or home network now to handle bandwidth-hungry applications.QNAP high-speed switch solutions for Home and SOHO network environmentsQNAP provides multiple unmanaged switches with 1GbE. 2.5GbE. 10GbE via RJ45 or fiber ports to deploy hybrid high-speed network infrastructure. Simply plug and play to achieve faster networking for storage and multimedia applications in homes and offices.
The QNAP QSW-1108-8T-R2 network switch would be an ideal fit in a small to medium-sized business or home network looking to expand their wired Ethernet capacity with a 100/1000/2 gigabyte switch.