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BrosTrend 8-Port 2.5G Ethernet Switch Multi-Gigabit Unmanaged Network Switch 2.5Gb Switch Supports VLAN & Link Aggregation, Ethernet Hub Fanless, Desktop / Wall Mount, Limited Lifetime Protection

Price: $119.99

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Pat S.

Really great innovative 2.5gbe switch!

Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023

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Writing this review after several weeks of using this switch as my network backbone in my home. What caught my eye about this switch was that it had static link aggregation without being a managed switch AND all ports were 2.5gb. This was important for me as I have one of my NAS’ which supports dual 1gb output, which I wanted to take advantage of…but without the cost of a managed switch.

Enter the BrosTrend 2.5gbe switch. I saw that it had a toggle which had not only a VLAN mode, but also Static Link Aggregation! So I purchased it and took a chance. Here are some of my personal observations after using the switch for a few weeks as the primary backbone for my home network:

1. My router didn’t notify me of any added devices once I added this switch (no backdoors, can’t be too careful!). Always a good sign.

2. All 2.5gb devices were recognized and lit up green, slower 1000/100/10 devices have a blinking orange. I am used to LED lights highlighting network activity, but I notice on this switch the LEDs just blink on and off constantly to indicate that the connection is active and nothing else (e.g., won’t blink faster for higher throughput).

3. Throughput is as advertised. However I found out that the static link aggregation in general is a bit of a gimmick. In theory it is supposed to give you 2 gigabits of combined speed with two gigabit ports, but in point-to-point transfers it will still only give you a gigabit. Link Ag is supposed to help when different devices are simultaneously connected to the NAS and in such a scenario it will provide up to an aggregate of 2 gigabits overall to the various devices (which it determines using a hashing algorithm). I tried to download items to two devices using the same NAS and unfortunately only got 500 MBPS on each. I could be doing something wrong, but good to keep in mind.

4. Switch runs warm, 106 degrees Fahrenheit at its warmest part of the switch using an IR thermometer. The switch resides in my network cabinet (which has other electronics but has vents for allowing the heat to escape). No issues with stability however at all thus far. I am using all 8 ports, 3 on 2.5gb connections and the rest on normal 1gb connections. Will update this review if the switch condition changes/becomes unstable.

5. Good looking switch, very sharp design and a well-designed metal box. Good weight feels like a very quality build. Box and paperwork it came in were really well done for a lesser-known company.

Bottom Line: Very unique and fast switch and excellent price point. It truly does everything as advertised. At this price, I really cannot complain of anything as it is doing its job wonderfully thus far. Great switch and happy with the purchase!

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Great speed

Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2023

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First I have to say that the packaging is great and the notes written directly on the switch are very useful instead of having to keep the manual.

I replaced my 1G switch and directly saw the difference in speed, I can download much faster and transfer speed within my home network are also way higher. Very happy with this purchase, good quality and it just works

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Viky

Ottimo

Reviewed in Italy on October 12, 2023

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Consigliato per chi ha intenzione di aumentare la propria larghezza di banda. Ovviamente se avete cavi eth troppo vecchi fino alla cat.5 andranno sostituti almeno con quelli di cat.6. Ma vi consiglio di cambiarli direttamente con quelli di cat.8

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christophe didier

super switch

Reviewed in France on October 24, 2023

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je ne connaissais pas la marque boitier métal fanless le top gère très bien le 2.5 g bits
très satisfait

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Gimmy4266

Switch

Reviewed in Italy on September 23, 2023

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Ottime prestazioni e rapporto qualità prezzo

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Garry

Recommended

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2023

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I’m impressed! , Good value and features for the price. Link aggregation is a killer feature on an unmanaged switch, enabling me to double the speed of an olde QNAP NAS (linux kernel v4) which does not support the latest 2.5G dongles. Uses 6 watts idle + 1 watt for each active conection. Switch gets warm but not hot unless fully loaded with approximately 14 watts of heat to dissipate. Most 2.5G switches seem to get very hot or are unstable , but I am very pleased with this switch so far. Will update review if any problems are encountered….

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D.Frühoff

Switch

Reviewed in Germany on October 21, 2023

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Sehr gute Switch, Qualität und Funktionalität sehr gut. Ich hatte vorher eine andere Switch, aber wer billig kauft, kauft zweimal…..

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Fast Speeds for Any Applications: This network switch handles it all, from home entertainment and gaming to LAN parties and small offices. It works with any device, including gaming PCs, game consoles, laptops, TVs, WiFi access points, NAS and much more
Plug-And-Play: Press the hardware button on front panel of this 2.5gb switch to shift among 3 working modes including Standard mode, Static Link Aggregation and VLAN. No software installation configuration or maintenance needed, this Ethernet switch works out of the box
Combined 5Gbps Bandwidth: Utilize Static Link Aggregation mode of this Ethernet switch and get up to 5Gbps bandwidth for your dual-Ethernet-port device, such as NAS or server. Stream, share and transfer files faster than ever. Auto failover and failback for redundant 2.5Gbps connection
Versatility and Durability: Place it on a desktop or mount it on a wall wherever’s best for you. Sturdy metal case ensures superior heat dissipation and reliable performance for everyday use. Comes with a Limited Lifetime warranty
Price: $119.99

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