Cost-effective entry-level 10 Gb E Switch with 5-Speed 10GBASE-T/ NBASE-T & Gigabit Ethernet The QSW-308-1C is a 3-port 10G SFP+ & 8-port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch, providing three 10 Gb E SFP+ ports (with one 10 Gb E SFP+/RJ45 combo port) & eight Gigabit ports. The QSW-308-1C means that you can instantly upgrade to a hybrid high-speed network environment at a cost-effective price & is compatible with 10 Gb E & NBASE-T technologies to support up to five speeds (10G / 5G / 2.5G / 1G / 100M). The SFP+/RJ45 (copper) combo port also provides higher transmission speeds when used with existing cables. With its desktop size & silent operation, the QSW-308-1C perfectly blends into homes & offices while providing high performance, low latency & superb functionality. Flexible deployment with multiple 10G SFP+ fiber & Gigabit ports The QSW-308-1C provides three 10 Gb E SFP+ ports & eight Gigabit ports for connecting various devices & enabling a hybrid high-speed network in homes & offices. With SFP+ interfaces, direct attach copper (DAC) cables can be used for connecting directly to SFP+ devices. You can also use 10G-SFP-T copper transceiver modules to connect 10GBASE-T/NBASE-T™ devices through RJ45 Category 6, 5 or 5e cabling. The switching capacity of QSW-308-1C is 76 Gbps, guaranteeing the full potential of each port. Note: The 10 Gb E SFP+ ports are not backward compatible with 1 Gb E SFP; the RJ45 (copper) combo port supports up to five speeds (10G / 5G / 2.5G / 1G / 100M). Faster speeds using existing cables with 10GBASE-T & NBASE-T The QSW-308-1C is compatible with 10 Gb E & NBASE-T technologies to support up to five speeds (10G / 5G / 2.5G / 1G / 100M). The SFP+/RJ45 (copper) combo port offers higher transmission speeds with existing cables. Depending on cable types & their lengths, different speeds can be achieved for faster, more efficient data transfer. Note: To achieve 10 Gb/s speeds, if the distance between the switch & the device is less than 45 meters (148 feet), a Cat 6 cable can be used. Improve your productivity with a 10 Gb E-enabled QNAP NAS Many QNAP NAS series are designed with 10 Gb E readiness, & can be immediately upgraded by purchasing & installing a 10 Gb E network adapter. QNAP NAS are also available with 10 Gb E SFP+ & 10GBASE-T as standard to fully support 10 Gb E high-speed networks, making them beneficial for IOPS-demanding applications such as virtualization, databases, high-resolution video editing, & sharing workflows. Easily build a High-Speed Network with QNAP Network Expansion Cards & Network Adapters QNAP provides a wide range of network devices to assist business & home users with upgrading their network infrastructure to meet growing bandwidth requirements. QNAP 10 Gb E Network Expansion Cards, Thunderbolt 3 to 10 Gb E Network Adapters & USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 to 5 Gb E Network Adapters can all be used with the QSW-308-1C to create a complete high-speed network environment for boosting the performance of photo/video editing, virtualization, large-file data transfers, & other bandwidth-demanding tasks. Cool & quiet operation The QSW-308-1C features a fanless design for silent operations. The unique ventilated construction assists in cooling while maintaining high performance. Desktop size for easy use in homes & offices With a compact & modern design, the QSW-308-1C fits perfectly alongside other devices in modern digital homes & offices. Featuring a delicate white polished or textured surface design, the QSW-308-1C helps users to easily identify each port. The flexible DC power connector also assists in universally deploying the QSW-308-1C.