Gigabit Switches for Fast, Reliable Network Performance
When speed and stability matter, Gigabit Switches are the backbone of any efficient wired network. Whether you’re upgrading your home office, managing a growing business, or setting up a high-demand environment, these switches deliver gigabit Ethernet speeds (up to 1000 Mbps) for seamless data transfer, low latency, and reliable connectivity.
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Key Features:
| Brand | Cisco |
| Type | Network Switch |
| Switch Layer | L3 |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity | 24 |
| Switch type | Managed |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Access Control List (ACL) | Yes |
| Multicast support | Yes |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 1000 Mbit/s |
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Key Features:
| Brand | HPE |
| Type | Network Switch |
| Switch Layer | L3 |
| Product colour | Black |
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Power consumption | 75 W |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity | 48 |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Console port | USB |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1ab, IEEE 802.1ak, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1v, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3bt |
| VLAN support | Yes |
| Spanning tree protocol | Yes |
| Port mirroring | Yes |
| Transmission distance (max) | 10 km |
| Throughput | 369 Mpps |
| Latency (1 Gbps) | 2.28 µs |
| Latency (10 Gbps) | 1.46 µs |
| Packet buffer memory | 8 MB |
| MAC address table | 32000 entries |
| Switching capacity | 496 Gbit/s |
| Number of queues | 8 |
| Number of multicast groups filtered | 8000 |
| SSH/SSL support | Yes |
| Access Control List (ACL) | Yes |
| IGMP entries | 8000 |
| DHCP features | DHCP relay, DHCP server |
| Number of multicast groups filtered | 8000 |
| Multicast support | Yes |
| MLD entries | 4000 |
| IPv6 multicast entries | 8000 |
| IPv4 multicast entries | 8000 |
| Routing protocols | OSPF, OSPFv3 |
| Product colour | Black |
| Stackable | Yes |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Airflow direction | Front-to-back airflow |
| Number of fans | 2 fan(s) |
| Certification | EN 60950-1:2006; +A11:2009 +A1:2010; +A12:2011 + A2:2013 UL 60950-1 2nd Ed CAN/CSA-C22.2; No. 60950-1-07 IEC 60950-1:2005 EN 55022:2010, A; EN 55032:2012, A; EN 55024:2010; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013 FCC 15 A ICES-003 A VCCI A; CISPR 22 A; CISPR 32 A; CISPR 24:2010 |
| Physical stacking (units) | 10 |
| Processor frequency | 1800 MHz |
| Noise level | 28.7 dB |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Internal memory | 8000 MB |
| Flash memory | 32000 MB |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor model | ARM Cortex-A72 |
| Packet buffer memory | 8 MB |
| Stackable | Yes |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | No |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 15 - 90% |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 45 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 15 - 95% |
| Operating altitude | 0 - 3040 m |
| Non-operating altitude | 0 - 4600 m |
| VLAN support | Yes |
| Width | 442 mm |
| Depth | 385 mm |
| Height | 44 mm |
| Weight | 5.51 kg |
| Rack mount kit | Yes |
| Physical stacking (units) | 10 |
| Product colour | Black |
| Stackable | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 1800 MHz |
| Noise level | 28.7 dB |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Packet buffer memory | 8 MB |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Internal memory | 8000 MB |
| Flash memory | 32000 MB |
| Certification | EN 60950-1:2006; +A11:2009 +A1:2010; +A12:2011 + A2:2013 UL 60950-1 2nd Ed CAN/CSA-C22.2; No. 60950-1-07 IEC 60950-1:2005 EN 55022:2010, A; EN 55032:2012, A; EN 55024:2010; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013 FCC 15 A ICES-003 A VCCI A; CISPR 22 A; CISPR 32 A; CISPR 24:2010 |
| Rack mount kit | Yes |
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Key Features:
| Brand | Cisco |
| Type | Network Switch - Managed |
| Ports | 48 |
| Switch layer | L3 |
| Power consumption | 437 W |
| Ports type | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Yes |
| VLAN support | Yes |
| Number of VLANs | 4094 |
| Number of VLANs | 4094 |
| Jumbo frames | 9198 |
| MAC address table | 32000 entries |
| Switching capacity | 256 Gbit/s |
| Jumbo frames support | Yes |
| Forwarding rate | 190.48 Mpps |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity | 48 |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3ap, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z |
| Full duplex | Yes |
| VLAN support | Yes |
| Number of VLANs | 4094 |
| Access Control List (ACL) | Yes |
| DHCP features | DHCP snooping |
| Multicast support | Yes |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) ports quantity | 48 |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Yes |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | -5 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90% |
| Operating altitude | 0 - 3000 m |
| Width | 445 mm |
| Depth | 445 mm |
| Height | 44 mm |
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Types of Gigabit Network Switches
We stock a wide range of Gigabit Network Switches to suit different setups and budgets. Whether you're building out a small workgroup or scaling to enterprise-level requirements, you’ll find the right switch size and type:
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8 Port Gigabit Switches – Ideal for home offices or small device clusters
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16 Port & 24 Port Gigabit Switches – Perfect for growing SMBs and departments
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48 Port Gigabit Switches – Built for high-density enterprise environments
Managed vs Unmanaged Gigabit Switches
Depending on your IT needs, choose from Managed Switches that offer VLANs, traffic prioritization, and remote control, or Unmanaged Switches that keep things simple with plug-and-play functionality.
PoE and Non-PoE Options
Our gigabit range includes both PoE switches and Non-PoE switches. A PoE gigabit switch can power devices like IP cameras or VoIP phones directly via the Ethernet cable—eliminating the need for separate power sources.
Advanced Options: 10 Gigabit and Wireless Gigabit Switches
For future-ready performance, consider a 10 Gigabit Switch—especially for environments handling large data files or supporting high-speed servers. And for added flexibility, some solutions now include wireless gigabit switches, allowing hybrid networks with both wired and wireless connections.
FAQs – Gigabit Switches
It’s a network switch that supports Gigabit Ethernet speeds, offering faster and more reliable data transfer compared to standard 10/100 switches.
PoE switches supply power to connected devices via Ethernet cables, while non-PoE switches only transmit data.
Managed switches are great for larger networks that require control, security, and monitoring. Unmanaged switches are ideal for basic, plug-and-play setups.
If you're working with high-speed storage, streaming large files, or using bandwidth-heavy applications, a 10-Gigabit Switch is a great investment.
Yes, gigabit switches are backwards compatible with 10/100 Mbps devices.
