D-Link DES 1008PA - switch - 8 ports - unmanaged
$77.99
Mfg.Part: DES-1008PA
CDW Part: 1107030
Quick tech specs
- port 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet unmanaged wallmountable switch with 4 of the ports PoE Ports
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The D-Link 8-Port Desktop Switch with 4 PoE Ports (DES-1008PA) enables both home and office users to easily connect and supply power to Power over Ethenet (PoE) devices such as wireless Access Points (APs), IP cameras, and IP phones while adding more Ethernet devices like computers, printers, and Network Attached Storage (NAS) onto a network. Built with home and small business users in mind, this compact PoE switch operates quietly, making it ideal for use in virtually any room or office. In addition, this device can be wall-mounted so that it does not take up any desktop real estate (wall mounting kit included).
The DES-1008PA features 4 10/100BASE-TX ports that support the IEEE 802.3af PoE protocol. Each of the 4 PoE ports can supply up to 15.4 Watts, a total PoE budget of 56 Watts, allowing users to attach an IEEE 802.3af compliant device to the DES-1008PA without requiring additional power. This eliminates the need of having to place networking devices within close proximity of a power outlet and minimizes cable clutter in awkward places such as ceilings or walls. For devices that are not 802.3af compliant, a PoE adapter, such as D-Link’s DWL-P50 can be used to enable the non-compliant device to receive power through the DES-1008PA.
No configuration is required and installation is quick and easy. Support for Auto-MDI/MDI-X on all ports eliminates the need for crossover cables for connection to another switch or hub. Auto-Negotiation on each port senses the link speed of a network device (either 10 or 100) and intelligently adjusts for compatibility and optimal performance. When an IEEE 802.3af compliant device is attached, power supplied to that device will be automatically adjusted to fit the device. The DES-1008PA also features diagnostic LEDs, which display status and activity, allowing you to quickly detect and correct problems on the network. With wire-speed filtering and store-and-forward switching, the DES-1008PA also maximizes network performance while minimizing the transmission of bad network packets.
Combining the convenience of PoE, superior performance, and ease of use, the D-Link 8-Port Desktop Switch with 4 PoE Ports (DES-1008PA) is the ideal choice for adding PoE device to both a home or small business network.
The DES-1008PA features 4 10/100BASE-TX ports that support the IEEE 802.3af PoE protocol. Each of the 4 PoE ports can supply up to 15.4 Watts, a total PoE budget of 56 Watts, allowing users to attach an IEEE 802.3af compliant device to the DES-1008PA without requiring additional power. This eliminates the need of having to place networking devices within close proximity of a power outlet and minimizes cable clutter in awkward places such as ceilings or walls. For devices that are not 802.3af compliant, a PoE adapter, such as D-Link’s DWL-P50 can be used to enable the non-compliant device to receive power through the DES-1008PA.
No configuration is required and installation is quick and easy. Support for Auto-MDI/MDI-X on all ports eliminates the need for crossover cables for connection to another switch or hub. Auto-Negotiation on each port senses the link speed of a network device (either 10 or 100) and intelligently adjusts for compatibility and optimal performance. When an IEEE 802.3af compliant device is attached, power supplied to that device will be automatically adjusted to fit the device. The DES-1008PA also features diagnostic LEDs, which display status and activity, allowing you to quickly detect and correct problems on the network. With wire-speed filtering and store-and-forward switching, the DES-1008PA also maximizes network performance while minimizing the transmission of bad network packets.
Combining the convenience of PoE, superior performance, and ease of use, the D-Link 8-Port Desktop Switch with 4 PoE Ports (DES-1008PA) is the ideal choice for adding PoE device to both a home or small business network.
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D-Link 1008PA 8-Port Fast Ethernet Switch is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
lilian2016 from
Working great so far
Has plenty of PoE jacks, nice unit. No software needed to run it, just plug and play.
Date published: 2019-04-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
AnilKumar15 from
Stability is poor, and distribution at the core is not good
What is our primary use case?
If we want to use an E-switch traffic flow, we use the leaf-spine architecture with 9300 Nexus switches. On the other hand, if we need normal data for a campus network enterprise level, we use the 6500, 4000 or 6000 series. We use these switches for only the access layer.
What needs improvement?
This solution is not good for distribution at the core.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using this solution for 25 years. We use layer three and two architecture. It includes all kinds of solutions. We also use the leaf-spine architecture, where we use the Nexus. It is deployed on-premises.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is not good and could be better.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support could be faster.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was very easy and user-friendly. Because we use it for only the access layer, it takes about 30 to 40 minutes to deploy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is good. Most enterprise customers prefer Cisco or Juniper switches because they have better scalability and reliability. But most customers use D-Link Ethernet Switches because it is cheaper. The licensing cost is also very low.
What other advice do I have?
I rate this solution a three out of ten. I would recommend this solution to a company with a small budget, but if they have extra funds, there are better solutions like Cisco, Juniper or Aruba.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Integrator
Date published: 2022-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MS23 from
Scalable, simple setup, but stability could improve
What is our primary use case?
D-Link Ethernet Switches are used for connecting LAN devices for conductivity. In our organization, we have each LAN having approximately 20 PCs attached.
What needs improvement?
The D-Link Ethernet Switches have to be replaced because they are difficult to manage and security is poor. They should add centralized manageability to make the solution better, it will allow administrators to better know what is happening on the network.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using D-Link Ethernet Switches for approximately 15 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of D-Link Ethernet Switches has decreased over 10 years. There can be some hanging and restarting issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
D-Link Ethernet Switches are a scalable solution.
We have approximately 500 to 600 users using the solution. The users are from all engineering departments, including the administration department.
How are customer service and support?
After using D-Link Ethernet Switches for a substantial amount of time we had to replace the power supply unit and if they were not able to be replaced we throw out the unit. However, we did not contact the support.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of D-Link Ethernet Switches is very easy.
I rate the setup of D-Link Ethernet Switches a five out of five.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of D-Link Ethernet Switches is in the 4,000 to 5,000 rupees or 65 to 100 USD range. The price of the solution is not expensive.
I rate the price of D-Link Ethernet Switches a three out of five.
What other advice do I have?
I am looking for another solution to better protect us against both security and DDoS attacks. Huawei and Cisco devices are better.
I rate D-Link Ethernet Switches a seven out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-08-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DivyeshDesai from
Cost-effective, but the throughput is low and the interface is not user-friendly
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case is networking within our company.
What is most valuable?
The best part about these switches is that they are cost-effective.
What needs improvement?
The throughput on D-Link Switches is pretty low.
The interface is not very user-friendly. This is unlike Meraki switches, for example, which have a graphical-based interface (GUI).
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with D-Link Ethernet Switches for approximately eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
These switches tend to heat up and occasionally hang. Overall, however, this is a stable product. I would rate this stability a four out of five.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We are a very large company with approximately 12,000 employees. Perhaps 1,500 of them use this product. They work in a variety of roles in all categories from the top to the bottom of the organizational hierarchy.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support needs a lot of improvement.
I would rate the technical support a three out of five.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I also work with Cisco Ethernet Switches.
The data throughput is low on D-Link Ethernet switches but they are more affordable than Cisco.
Originally, we primarily used the Cisco 9000 series. However, with a lower budget, we switched to using D-Link Ethernet Switches.
I also have experience with Meraki switches. They are more user-friendly and have a GUI.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
It took more than two months to complete our deployment, as we have a large organization.
What about the implementation team?
My team was responsible for the deployment.
Only one or two people are required for maintenance.
What was our ROI?
We were able to achieve ROI within four years.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
This product is very affordable, especially compared to Cisco. One a scale of one to five, I would rate the cost a five.
This is a one-time purchase with no recurring licensing fees. Technical support and all of the features are included.
What other advice do I have?
My advice for anybody who is considering this product is that for companies on a budget, this is a good ethernet switch.
I would rate this solution a six out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-09-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Syed Taha from
Plug-and-play, zero maintenance, and reasonably priced
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for the distribution of the network.
How has it helped my organization?
We have unmanaged switches that are just plug-and-play.
What is most valuable?
The solution has been issue-free. They have been stable.
We've made a one-time investment and have used it for ten to twelve years.
The pricing is reasonable.
It is very stable and reliable.
There is no maintenance necessary.
What needs improvement?
I do not have any notes for improvement.
This is an older product. I'm not sure if newer products have more features.
It could be easier to scale on managed devices.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for more than a decade.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable. We haven't had issues even for a single second. It's 100% stable. There are no bugs or glitches.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution can scale. However, we went for a limited number of cores in the switch. We'd have to add on additional switches if we wanted to scale.
We have 80 to 90 users per location.
It is used extensively in our organization.
We do not have plans to increase usage.
How are customer service and support?
We haven't taken any technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not use a different solution in the past. I've always used D-Link.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. It's plug-and-play and ready to go out of the box. There is no staff required for maintenance.
What was our ROI?
I have witnessed an ROI while using the solution. It's worth the price.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is not overly expensive. I'd rate the affordability at a five out of ten. It's moderately priced.
I haven't used a licensed version of the solution. I just pay for the switches outright.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I've compared this solution to Juniper and Cisco. They are more scalable and have more advanced features.
What other advice do I have?
I'm using the latest version of the solution.
I'd recommend the solution, depending on the requirement. I wouldn't recommend D-Link for managed switches. However, if a company requires something that is plug-and-play, D-Link is a great option.
I'd rate the solution ten out of ten
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-04-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Moeed Mahmood from
They're easy to use and cost-effective
What is our primary use case?
We use D-Link switches for our surveillance cameras, Wi-Fi, and local LAN connectivity in retail stores.
What is most valuable?
D-Link has a graphical interface that is easy to use. It is simple enough that our junior technicians can configure the switches.
What needs improvement?
The availability could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used D-Link switches for six or seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate D-Link switches nine out of 10. They've proven to be highly reliable over the years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate D-Link switches eight out of 10 for scalability.
How was the initial setup?
Deploying D-Link switches is straightforward. You can install and configure a switch in around 15 minutes. There are two ways you can configure a switch. You can use the default interface on each switch or you can configure the switches with a management tool from one computer. It's much easier to use a utility because you don't have to configure each switch separately.
You don't need a consultant or integrator. It's easy to set up the switches yourself. The technical team lays the cable and mounts the hardware, and I handle the deployment and configuration alone.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
D-Link switches are cost-effective.
What other advice do I have?
I rate D-Link Ethernet switches nine out of 10. I recommend D-Link. Cisco equipment is much more expensive. All of my companies in this country are already using D-Link.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-03-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jenifer Cardona from
A stable solution that has a simple plug-and-play deployment procedure
What is most valuable?
We use the solution for the network and ethernet connection.
What needs improvement?
The solution's web filtering feature could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using D-Link Ethernet Switches for more than ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Brand new D-Link Ethernet Switches are very stable, but the performance eventually depreciates with time.
I rate D-Link Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
D-Link Ethernet Switches is a scalable solution. The solution is deployed in our branch, which has five to eight users.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup is very easy.
What about the implementation team?
Deploying the solution is just a plug-and-play procedure, and it doesn't take much time. We do on-site installation for the solution. I deployed my technical team to install the solution on the remote site.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's pricing is reasonable. There's no subscription when it comes to switches, so we're not paying for a subscription.
What other advice do I have?
Only one person is needed for the solution's deployment and maintenance.
I would recommend the solution to other users.
Overall, I rate D-Link Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-10-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Pintu Kumar from
Has lower fault frequency and works with Wi-Fi networks
What is most valuable?
The tool's fault frequency is very less.
What needs improvement?
The solution needs to improve layer 2 switches.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for three years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
D-Link Ethernet Switches' scalability is good. We use it in 10 of our offices.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I use Juniper switches as well. Compared to Juniper, the solution is easy to access and maintain. Juniper is complex. We use Juniper in the backbone network since its sustainability is good. Juniper is good for heavy networks and D-Link is for Wi-Fi networks.
How was the initial setup?
The tool is easy to implement.
What about the implementation team?
D-Link's team helped us with the implementation.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
D-Link Ethernet Switches' price is good.
What other advice do I have?
Users need to have some training to use the tool. I would rate it a ten out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-08-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Danson Maina from
User-friendly solution with good scalability
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for networking purposes.
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable features are routing, VLAN configuration, and affordable pricing.
What needs improvement?
The solution’s security features need improvement. There should be more parameters for enhanced cybersecurity, including traffic inspection, SSL offloading, etc.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using the solution for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have deployed the solution for 100 users. It is scalable, and we might consider increasing the usage.
How are customer service and support?
It is a simple solution. Thus, we can address and resolve the technical issues ourselves. For queries, we refer to online support portals, including blogs and websites.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup process is straightforward. It has a simpler user interface that makes the process easier. Although, it requires assistance from a professional if you don’t have prior experience working with it. In the case of a proper network design, deployment takes a day. However, it largely depends on network size. It took a week for us to complete it.
What about the implementation team?
We deployed the solution in-house with the help of a network engineer who could execute it fast enough.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's cost is affordable.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is suitable for small and medium enterprises. It is scalable, user-friendly, and has enough functionality and fair pricing. I rate it an eight out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-07-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kadhirvelu V from
reasonably priced and plug-and-play but needs to better meet our industry standards
What is our primary use case?
I'm both using the solution and offing it to clients. We're using it as a hub. We use it in the main office area.
What is most valuable?
The solution is industry-standard for the most part.
Connecting with smart ports is easy. It's plug-and-play. There is no configuration necessary.
It is stable.
What needs improvement?
We can't use it in a manufacturing context as there is no in-built fan that can handle the heat.
They need to make a product that would support the industrial side. We need them to support a minimum of 350 watts.
We need them to meet our industry standard, which they do not do.
They need to enhance stability.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for about ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is mostly stable. I'd rate it six out of ten. It's okay. Everything is available in a smaller size, so you have to prepare the rack size. It would help if they gave us the proper mounting for this particular device. Only one CPU size is available. We need more power supply.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution can scale. I would rate its ability to scale seven out of ten.
We have different clients across the globe using the solution. They are enterprise-level companies.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is pretty good. They aren't too bad.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is pretty good. It's not overly expensive. We find it affordable. We pay around $150. That's a one-time payment. There are no other additional costs.
What other advice do I have?
We are customers and end-users.
We'd like to have some smart switches and a good management port with a different control panel.
I'd rate the solution six out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-03-15T00:00:00-04:00