Desktop Smart Switches
Desktop smart switches provide compact 8 port gigabit switching for small networks, desks and comms cupboards. This range includes TP-Link JetStream models with PoE+ ports and SFP uplink slots.
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Desktop smart switches give small networks managed features in a compact case that sits on a desk or shelf rather than in a rack. IT resellers and installers use them for small offices, retail units and comms cupboards that do not need a full rackmount switch.
Choosing a desktop smart switch
Every switch in this range is an 8 port gigabit model from TP-Link’s JetStream series. Some versions add PoE+ ports for powering access points, cameras or phones directly from the switch, and SFP slots for a fibre uplink back to the core network.
- 8 port gigabit switching on every model
- PoE+ ports available for powered devices
- SFP slots for a fibre uplink on some models
If the install needs a rack mounted unit instead, see our Rackmount Smart Switches, or browse the wider Smart Switches range.
Desktop Smart Switches FAQs
What is PoE+ used for on a desktop smart switch?
PoE+ ports supply power to connected devices such as access points, cameras or VoIP phones over the network cable itself, removing the need for a separate power adaptor at each device.
What is an SFP slot for on a smart switch?
An SFP slot accepts a fibre transceiver, letting the switch connect back to the core network over a fibre uplink rather than copper, which suits longer runs between comms rooms.
When would I need a rackmount switch instead of a desktop model?
If the switch is going into a 19 inch rack alongside patch panels and other equipment, see our Rackmount Smart Switches range instead.