Cost-effective entry-level 10 Gb E Switch with 10G SFP+ fiber & Gigabit Ethernet The QSW-308S is a 3-port 10G SFP+ & 8-port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch, allowing you to instantly upgrade to a hybrid high-speed network environment at a cost-effective price. With its desktop size & silent operation, the QSW-308S perfectly blends into homes & offices while providing high performance, low latency & superb functionality. Flexible deployment with multiple 10G SFP+ fiber & Gigabit ports The QSW-308S 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-308S 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. 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 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's Thunderbolt 3 to 10 Gb E Network Adapter provides a quick & budget-friendly method for laptops (and other upgrade-constrained devices) to take advantage of high-speed 10 Gb E connectivity. Cool & quiet operation The QSW-308S 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-308S fits perfectly alongside other devices in modern digital homes & offices. Featuring a delicate white polished or textured surface design, the QSW-308S helps users to easily identify each port. The flexible DC power connector also assists in universally deploying the QSW-308S