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Small black plastic box with eight RJ45 ports on the front

BrosTrend 8-Port 2.5G Network Switch

SKU CH-GTRD-GZWHQ

Eight-port 2.5 Gbps unmanaged switch with 40 Gbps switching capacity, fanless desktop or wall-mount design and plug-and-play setup

  • Product formatDesktop
  • Supported standardsPassive PoE
  • Network cablingRJ45
  • Management typeUnmanaged
  • Uplink ports8
  • Uplink portsRJ45
  • 5 Gbps on every port for 2.5× gigabit throughput
  • 40 Gbps total switching capacity handles heavy traffic loads
  • Fanless design runs silently in any room
  • Plug-and-play setup needs no software or configuration
  • Desktop or wall-mount options fit any workspace

8-Port 2.5G Unmanaged Switch

This 8-port unmanaged switch delivers 2.5 Gbps on every RJ45 port for a total switching capacity of 40 Gbps. It suits home offices, gamers and NAS users who want multi-gigabit wired links without configuring software. The fanless design runs silently on a desk or wall mount and works with existing Cat5e cabling.

Best for simple multi-gig setups

Buyers who need a silent, plug-and-play upgrade from 1 Gbps to 2.5 Gbps for PCs, consoles, access points or storage will benefit immediately. It does not suit installers who require VLANs, link aggregation, SNMP monitoring or PoE power delivery, because the switch offers no management interface and no powered ports.

40 Gbps total switching capacity

The 40 Gbps non-blocking fabric is the single figure that confirms the switch can sustain 2.5 Gbps on all eight ports simultaneously. If your network design needs higher aggregate throughput or managed features, this capacity ceiling makes the unit unsuitable.

How it compares

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Price $56.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameNETGEAR
Product lineProSafe
Part number8 Ports 2.5G Ethernet Switch
Performance
Forwarding rate2.5 Gbit/s
Memory
Buffer size768 KB
Connectivity
Supported standardsPassive PoE
Network cablingRJ45
Management typeUnmanaged
Uplink connection10/100 Mbit/s
Main port speed10/100 Mbit/s + 1,000 Mbit/s
Management accessRJ45
Jumbo frame support9216 bytes
SNMP supportNo
Layer support1
Ports & slots
Uplink ports8
Main ports8
Main port typeRJ45
Power
Power over EthernetNo
Power detailsAC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Max power draw1 A, 12 V DC
Size & build
Product dimensions14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
Product weight200 g
In the box
In the box1 × 8-Port 2.5G Network Switch, 1 x Power Adapter, 1 x Quick Installation Guide
More details
Product formatDesktop
Maximum heat dissipation12 W

Questions about this item

How do I install the BrosTrend 8-Port 2.5G Network Switch and which step is commonly missed?

Connect the power adapter, link any RJ45 port to your router as the uplink, then attach devices to the remaining ports. The step often missed is placing the fanless unit in a well-ventilated area to maintain stable 2.5 Gbps performance.

What maintenance or replacement will the BrosTrend 8-Port 2.5G Network Switch need later?

The fanless design has no moving parts to service. Only the external power adapter may require replacement if it fails; the switch itself needs no scheduled maintenance.

What limit appears first on the BrosTrend 8-Port 2.5G Network Switch under sustained heavy load?

The 768 KB packet buffer fills before the 40 Gbps switching capacity is reached, so bursty multi-gig traffic may see drops once that buffer is exhausted.

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