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Temperature Management
Customers are pleased with the temperature management of the switch, some mentioning that it gets warm but not uncomfortably so, while others praise its fanless design and low power consumption for maintaining a cool operating temperature.
Easy Integration Into Network
Customers have generally positive opinions about the ease of integration of the TRENDnet 12-Port 10G Web Smart Switch into their networks. Many users mentioned that it was a plug-and-play device, with no need for setup or configuration. Some customers also highlighted its compatibility with various operating systems and network configurations. However, a small group of purchasers reported issues with the switch locking up after several months of use.
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High Speed Connectivity
Customers who purchased the TRENDnet 12-Port 10G Web Smart Switch have positive feedback regarding its high speed connectivity, allowing for full 10Gbps throughput and faster data transfer between devices on their network. Some customers noted that they were able to maintain near 10Gbe speeds even when using Jumbo frames and with multiple devices connected. However, a few customers mentioned that the switch only registered at 10G but provided full 2.5Gb throughput for devices not capable of 10Gb speeds. Overall, the switch is seen as a
Heat Dissipation
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the heat dissipation of this TRENDnet 12-Port Switch. While some report no issues with heat during heavy usage, others mention that the device runs warm and in some cases, overheats. The external AC/DC power adapter is appreciated for keeping the heat out of the metal chassis. However, a few users have experienced premature failure and overheating issues.
Compatibility With Various Devices
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the compatibility of the TRENDnet 12-Port 10G Web Smart Switch with various devices. While some customers report successful use with multiple operating systems and brands, others have encountered issues with specific devices such as Macs or Linux machines. Some customers have had to resort to firmware updates, rebooting, or even replacing the device in order to achieve compatibility.
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Quality
Works great, ports all deliver advertised speeds.
Great company and just the right mix of features - 10g back haul with an extra 10g port for really fast nas and 2.
I've been using trendnet products for years and have never had any of their products fail.
After trying for over a year, though multiple firmware updates on the xg, i could never get it to work reliably with a 10g upli... Read More
Price
This is a great inexpensive switch if you need a mixture of 10gb and 2.
It does what it is supposed to do, and at this price, that's about what you can ask for, and having done what it is supposed to... Read More
For the price, i thought i was getting a 2x10gb and 4x2.
It is inexpensive but performs well and does not get too hot even when running for long periods of time.
Shipping
I hope these units continue to deliver for many years to come.
Competitiveness
This device does have better build quality than the other competitors in this price range.
It really took a while to decide which model to get (5/6/8 port), but i ultimately felt like the 5 port was the best trade-off ... Read More
Now with this switch in between my pc and my nas i went from at best 270mb/s to just around 580mb/s.
I bought a pair of cheaper competitors for about $45 and i thought they were the reason why my sfp+ to rj45 were running hot.
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- This product had a total of 443 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 1 2024.
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I have not opened it up to see how adequate the cooling is but i would like t put a note out about cooling
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If you are going to be using the 10g sfp ports and especially if you are getting the sfp to rj45 ethernet adapters i highly suggest you get an external fan for this device
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I bought a pair of cheaper competitors for about 45 and i thought they were the reason why my sfp to rj45 were running hot
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Apparently this is how they are made
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I am getting full throughput from the 2
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And for those reading this for contextmost of my network is still 1gbs with the exception of my nas that now uses a 10g connection
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