{"product_id":"dms-1016","title":"DMS-1016 - D-Link 16-Port Multi-Gigabit Desktop Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eD-Link DMS-1016 16-Port Multi-Gigabit Desktop Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cost-effective \u003cstrong\u003eunmanaged 2.5G switch\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to remove wired bottlenecks from modern networks. With sixteen \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e80Gbps switching capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e, the DMS-1016 delivers plug-and-play connectivity for Wi-Fi 6 access points, HD surveillance, 4K\/8K streaming, NAS and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard Gigabit Ethernet can become a bottleneck as new-generation Wi-Fi delivers ultra-fast speeds. The DMS-1016 offers 2.5x the bandwidth of Gigabit without requiring new cabling. Its auto-sensing ports also connect Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit and 2.5 Gigabit devices, so existing equipment continues to work alongside newer hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in \u003cstrong\u003e802.1p Quality of Service (QoS)\u003c\/strong\u003e classifies traffic into 8 priority levels, while \u003cstrong\u003e802.3x Flow Control\u003c\/strong\u003e helps minimise dropped packets. \u003cstrong\u003eIGMP Snooping\u003c\/strong\u003e manages multicast traffic intelligently, improving video streaming and VoIP performance and optimising IPTV and surveillance networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efanless design\u003c\/strong\u003e provides \u003cstrong\u003esilent operation\u003c\/strong\u003e with less maintenance, and the \u003cstrong\u003edurable metal housing\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances product durability. 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Order SKU DMS-1016 today for a quiet, reliable multi-gigabit upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSixteen 2.5 Gigabit (2.5GBASE-T) LAN ports for high-speed wired connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80Gbps switching capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug-and-play installation, with no software configuration required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-negotiating ports supporting Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit and 2.5 Gigabit devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto MDI\/MDI-X crossover on all ports, eliminating the need for crossover cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEEE 802.1p QoS with 8 priority levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEEE 802.3x Flow Control to help prevent packet loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIGMP Snooping for optimised multicast streams such as IPTV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and D-Link Green support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFanless design for silent operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable, rackmountable metal housing with internal power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16K MAC address table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoHS compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 440 x 250 x 44 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/strong\u003e: Small office and home office (SOHO) environments, home labs, and anyone upgrading to Wi-Fi 6, NAS, HD surveillance, 4K\/8K streaming or AR\/VR gaming who needs quiet, simple multi-gigabit connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Products\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorks with Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit and 2.5 Gigabit devices over standard RJ-45 copper cabling, including Wi-Fi access points, NAS devices, workstations, surveillance equipment and media devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat speeds do the ports support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll 16 ports auto-negotiate and support Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit and 2.5 Gigabit connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the DMS-1016 need any configuration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is an unmanaged, plug-and-play switch, so you simply connect your devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the switch noisy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It has a fanless design for silent operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be rack mounted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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