D-Link DES-1008C 8-Port Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Switch — Fanless | D-Link Green | MTCTE Certified

The D-Link DES-1008C is built for home users, home office workers, SOHO environments, and small businesses who need a simple, reliable, and energy-efficient 8-port Fast Ethernet switch to expand their wired network for file sharing, multimedia streaming, online gaming, and everyday internet connectivity. It is well-suited for connecting desktops, laptops, printers, IP cameras, gaming consoles, and smart TVs to a home router or small office network, particularly in environments where quiet fanless operation and minimal power consumption are priorities.

The DES-1008C delivers eight 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports with 1.6 Gbps total switching capacity and a maximum packet forwarding rate of 1.19 Mpps for reliable performance across all connected devices. Auto MDI/MDIX on every port eliminates the need for crossover cables — simply plug in any standard Ethernet cable and connect. The fully fanless design operates in complete silence for home offices, living rooms, and any environment where acoustic noise is a concern. D-Link Green Technology delivers intelligent power saving through two automatic methods: link status detection that places unused or disconnected ports in standby mode, and cable length optimization that reduces power proportionally for shorter cable runs — all without any user intervention or performance trade-off. Energy Efficiency Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) further reduces power consumption during periods of low network activity. 802.3x Flow Control on each port minimises dropped packets when receiving buffers are full for a more reliable connection across all connected devices. HOL (Head-of-Line) Blocking Prevention ensures efficient traffic flow without bottlenecks across ports. LED indicators per port provide at-a-glance link and activity status for easy troubleshooting. MTCTE (Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunications Equipment) certification confirms compliance with Indian telecommunications regulatory requirements.

Model: DES-1008C
Switch Type: Unmanaged Desktop Switch
Interfaces: 8× 100Base-TX (RJ-45) — 10/100 Mbps
Auto MDI/MDIX: Yes (all ports)
Switching Capacity: 1.6 Gbps
Max. Packet Forwarding Rate: 1.19 Mpps
Forwarding Method: Store-and-Forward
MAC Address Table Size: 2,000 entries
Packet Buffer Size: 96 KBytes
Jumbo Frame: 2,048 Bytes
Flow Control: IEEE 802.3x
HOL Blocking Prevention: Yes
Energy Efficiency Ethernet (EEE): Yes (IEEE 802.3az)
Power Saving — Link Status: Yes (auto port standby when no link detected)
Power Saving — Cable Length: Yes (auto power reduction by cable length)
Cooling: Fanless (passive cooling)
Power Input: DC 5V, 0.55A
Max. Power Consumption: 1.55W
Standby Power Consumption: 0.55W
Max. Heat Dissipation: 0.691 BTU/h
MTBF: 1,579,582 hours
Dimensions: 131 × 54 × 21mm
Weight: 742g
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% RH
Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Certification: MTCTE Certified (India)

System Requirements: Compatible with any device featuring a standard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 port; DC 5V power adapter included; no configuration, drivers, or software required — plug-and-play out of the box; Auto MDI/MDIX on all ports allows use of any standard straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable

Setup: Connect power adapter, connect devices via standard Ethernet cables to any of the 8 ports; switch auto-negotiates speed and duplex settings per connected device; no management interface or VLAN configuration available — unmanaged switch

Mounting Options: Compact desktop placement; rubber feet for stable surface use

Usage Environment: Ideal for home offices, SOHO environments, small business setups, student desks, and any wired network expansion requiring quiet fanless 8-port Fast Ethernet switching with automatic energy-saving features