TP-LINK green switches save up to 80% energy

TP-LINK introduces energy-saving technologies in the TL-SG1005D, TL-SG1008D and TL-SF1016D models.

Moscow, February 17, 2011 - TP-LINK, a leading Chinese manufacturer of network products, announces the release of “green” versions of TL-SG1005D, TL-SG1008D and TL-SF1016D switches. The updated models use the latest energy-saving technologies. All models are made in black plastic cases and can be mounted on the wall or installed horizontally.

The TL-SG1005D and TL-SG1008D models are 5 and 8-port switches that allow you to quickly transfer the network in a small office to the level of 1000 Mbit / s without additional costs and special settings. Now all users working with graphics, video and other volume data will be able to almost instantly send files of any size without overloading the channel.

The TL-SF1016D switchboard is equipped with 16 10/100 Mbps ports with automatic rate matching. All ports support the Auto MDI / MDIX function, which allows the use of all types of cables, both cross-cords and patch cords. TL-SF1005D, TL-SF1008D and TL-SF1016D are based on non-blocking architecture, they switch and filter packets without losing speed.

All TP-LINK "green switch" switches support the most advanced technologies in the field of energy saving, which allow you to increase network bandwidth while using the minimum amount of energy. We offer two basic functions of lowering power consumption: shutting down unused ports and calculating energy based on cable length.

When you turn off your computer or network equipment, the corresponding ports on a regular switch continue to consume a significant amount of power. This effect is called ghost loads. TP-LINK "green switch" products automatically determine the status of each port and reduce the power consumption of unused ports, which allows to reduce the total power consumption by 80% if no port is used, by 45% if 4 ports are involved, or by 20% if involved 8 ports.

Short cables ideally consume less energy due to less energy degradation along the entire length. However, most devices use the same amount of energy with cables that are both 10 and 50 meters long. TP-LINK Green Switches analyze the length of the connected Ethernet cable and adjust power consumption according to need — this saves up to 40% of the energy that would be wasted.

Updated versions of the TL-SG1005D, TL-SG1008D and TL-SF1016D switches will be available in early March.