TP-Link TL-SX105, 5 Port 10G/Multi-Gig Unmanaged Ethernet Switch

I recently upgraded my house to 10G ethernet, and it was really difficult to find a simple and silent 10G switch. Most of the 10G switches are managed, or they run hot, and need fans to cool them. I just wanted a simple fanless switch that was speedy and reliable. After much searching, I finally found the TP-Link TL-SX105 5-port switch. It's exactly what I needed, and it's fast and reliable. Pros: • Fast • Silent • Reasonably cool • Simple and unmanaged • Pretty small • I like how the status lights work Cons: • I wish there was an 8-port version that was fanless. • It takes about 20 seconds to boot up. So if you're looking for a fast, reliable, fanless, unmanged 5-port switch, this is a great one to get!

It's easy to set up: just open the box and connect to the router. No configuration needed!

I have used this switch for the past year, works great. After about a year, 3 of the ports stopped working, but TP-Link's support was excellent and working with them I have a replacement coming. Thanks XANDREX at TP-Link

Plug and play at 10gb/s. Runs a bit warm so don't hide it under a stack of books.

$269.99 and two years later... 2 of the 5 ports are completely dead. 1 other port is loose and doesn't keep a connection. So what I paid that amount for was a 2-port 10G unmanaged switch. Naturally there is no way other than taking the unit apart and wiring in new ports to get things working again... MAYBE. Don't get me wrong, I love TP-Link, and that's why I chose at the time to pay for that brand rather than some unknown, much cheaper brand, or overpaying for a luxury brand switch, pretty much all of which are all built more than likely by the same manufacturer and branded by each company, with their own cosmetic changes. All I know is this unit is NOT reliable. It should have been cooled with 1-2 fans, as others have said; it overheats. That overheating can take out ports, but this unit has been sitting in an air-conditioned network room the entire time I have had it. Unfortunately, with products like this, it is ridiculous to think that a warranty would be honored or covered for years, though it should be. I hope this is not a sign of TP-Link, which I have a lot of their products, going downhill in terms of quality and connectivity. Now I have to look for another 10G to 25G unmanaged switch, hopefully with removable ports, at a fairly reasonable price, but in today's market, that's unlikely. I have routers, extenders (bunch), other network devices, and more from TP-Link, and overall, I am happy with the brand. However, for now, I would not recommend this unit (though it seems discontinued now), or even the one that replaced it until we see someone fully test it over time. By the way, one port died 3 months after I got the unit. It wasn't like all this happened at once; over the past two years, the unit has been slowly dying, and my company's networking budget is low at this time, though we need more speed, reliability (MOST), and capacity/latency more than ever right now, too. SIGH! I have recommended TP-Link to thousands of people over the years; for now, I will stop. I will have to order their newer products if I want to take a chance, and test them fully before implementing them on our network as it's critical now for it to stay up and reliable for us.

So far this switch is functioning well, and it's from a brand that I know and trust (relative to all the really cheap unknown brands). That being said it runs really hot, even when not stressed with network activity, to the point that I'm both worried about my energy bill and the longevity. Don't run this in an enclosed space. Had I been aware of this, I would have tried something else.

This is a 10G multi gig switch. Works well, plug and play. There weren’t too many brand name choices in the size for number of ports. It is great for small office setup.

You're definitely paying the 10G premium here, but fanless for a desk setup is totally worth it. It's a bit chunky and industrial looking, but full 10G across all 5 ports is really nice.

Product itself is simple, sturdy, and does what it says. Unlike some other switches I have seen it has clear indicators (lights) showing link activity and all speeds. The case is sturdy and fanless; latter is unusual for a 10Gbps switch. BUT: no rubber feet (easy to fix, but odd for a “desktop” switch); no grounding point.

Fantastic switch, getting a full 10 gig on all ports. Arrived within time. Gets warm to the touch after a few minutes, but put a old hard drive on it which acts as a heat sink. So running cool now. But, mains power adaptor is a US plug. So had to buy a UK converter to get it to work.

A Plug and play 10x upgrade. Solidly built. Great for my home lab.

This was supplied with a US plug but I’m in the UK so had to purchase a separate transformer. The product is excellent and easy to set up apart from this.

Really poor, came with a US plug and using an adaptor seems to cap speeds