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Silver metal rectangular 16-port Gigabit Ethernet switch

D-Link

D-Link DGS-1016D 16-port Gigabit network switch

SKU CH-MCB9-7KCZR MPN DGS-1016D

Connects 16 devices at Gigabit speed with silent fanless metal housing and plug-and-play setup

  • Product formatRackmount
  • Supported standards802.3 Ethernet, 802.3u Fast Ethernet, 802.3x Flow Control, 8
  • Management typeUnmanaged
  • Main ports16 x RJ45
  • Main port speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
  • MAC table size8K
  • 16 Gigabit ports deliver full 1000 Mbps wired speed
  • Fanless metal chassis runs silent in office or rack
  • Plug-and-play setup needs no software or configuration
  • 1p QoS with four queues prioritises voice and video traffic
  • Jumbo frame support moves large data blocks efficiently

16-port Gigabit unmanaged switch

The D-Link DGS-1016D provides sixteen RJ45 ports operating at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps. It is an unmanaged Layer 1 device that requires no configuration or software. The fanless metal chassis runs silently and supports desktop or wall placement. QoS with four 802.1p queues prioritises traffic such as voice or video.

Suits small offices needing silent plug-and-play

This switch fits networks that need sixteen Gigabit ports without management overhead. It is not for administrators who require VLAN segmentation, link aggregation, SNMP monitoring or port mirroring. Buyers needing PoE power for cameras or phones should look elsewhere. The 8K MAC table and store-and-forward switching handle typical SOHO workloads.

No VLAN or management features

The single specification that decides suitability is the absence of VLAN support and any management protocol. If the network design depends on tagged VLANs, LACP trunks or SNMP visibility, this model cannot meet that requirement. For a flat, unmanaged LAN with sixteen Gigabit endpoints it is a direct fit.

How it compares

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Price $83.99
Cheaper than about 82% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameD-Link
Model nameDGS-1016D
Memory
Buffer size512Kbytes Buffer Memory per Device(Packet)
Connectivity
Supported standards802.3 Ethernet, 802.3u Fast Ethernet, 802.3x Flow Control, 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet, 802.1p QoS
Management typeUnmanaged
Main port speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
MAC table size8K
Switching modeStore and Forward
VLAN capabilityNo
Jumbo frame supportYes
Supported protocolsTCP/IP
Stacking supportNo
SNMP supportNo
Layer support1
Port mirroring supportNo
Ports & slots
Main ports16 x RJ45
Power
Power over EthernetNo
Power details100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz Internal Universal Power.
Maximum Power Consumption: 13.4 W
Size & build
Product dimensions11.0 in × 7.1 in × 1.7 in
Product weight3.64 lb (1.65 kg)
Shipping weight1.70 kg
Package size323 × 183 × 109 mm
Compatibility
Module supportNo
In the box
In the boxDGS-1016D
User Manual
Rack Mount Kit
Power Cord
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0° to 40 °C
Humidity range5% - 95%, Non-condensing
More details
Product formatRackmount
LACPNo
Indicator lightsPer Unit: Power
Per Port: Activity/Link, Speed

Questions about this item

Does the fanless metal case keep the DGS-1016D silent and cool when all 16 ports run at 1000 Mbps all day?

The fanless design and compact metal enclosure dissipate heat passively, so the switch operates silently even under continuous full-load traffic.

What cables and devices do I need to start using the 16 RJ45 ports immediately?

Standard Cat5e or better Ethernet cables and any 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps network devices — the unmanaged switch needs no software or power adapters beyond its own supply.

Will my older 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps gear work alongside new 1000 Mbps clients on the same DGS-1016D?

Each port auto-negotiates 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps, so legacy and modern devices share the switch without configuration.

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