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The SMC8508T is a 8-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit switch that provides non-blocking, wire-speed switching for your 10, 100, and 1000 megabit network clients. With the SMC8508T, you can connect your existing 10/100 Ethernet network to a Gigabit server backbone without any additional equipment. You can replace your current workgroup hub or switch with the SMC8508T and instantly upgrade your high-requirement workstations to full Gigabit speeds, while continuing to service other clients at their current speeds. Or you can build your network from the ground up, with appropriate link speeds for each user's requirements. Either way, the SMC8508T, and its jumbo frame support, is perfect for graphics, multimedia, and other applications that require you to move large files across the network quickly. All ports have automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection, so you don't have to worry about cable types. Each port independently and automatically negotiates for best speed and whether to run in half- or full-duplex mode. Limited Life Time Warranty. 24/7 Technical Support 1-800-SMC-4YOU.
This review is from : SMC Networks SMC8508T 10/100/1000Mbps Unmanaged 8 Ports Jumbo Frame SupPort Rack Mountable Switches
Best 5- or 8-port GigE unmanaged switch around . Rack-mountable, 1U, low power consumption (low heat), and support for JUMBO FRAMES make this -- hands down -- the best value for a Gigabit Ethernet switch, even at $50 or $100 more than the price above.
Bought mine about a year ago and it's been chugging along beautifully ever since. I tested the SMC switch bandwidth against a Linksys consumer-grade GigE switch (without Jumbo Frames enabled), and with 5 different PCs pushing data through (file copy, FTP, etc.) at sustained rates, the SMC switch was at least 15% faster. With Jumbo Frames and sending large files (ISO images, AVIs, etc.), the spread is even higher.
I highly recommend the SMC 8505 and 8508 Gigabit Ethernet switches for home or small business use, but you won't get any management at this price.
Best 5- or 8-port GigE unmanaged switch around . Rack-mountable, 1U, low power consumption (low heat), and support for JUMBO FRAMES make this -- hands down -- the best value for a Gigabit Ethernet switch, even at $50 or $100 more than the price above.
Bought mine about a year ago and it's been chugging along beautifully ever since. I tested the SMC switch bandwidth against a Linksys consumer-grade GigE switch (without Jumbo Frames enabled), and with 5 different PCs pushing data through (file copy, FTP, etc.) at sustained rates, the SMC switch was at least 15% faster. With Jumbo Frames and sending large files (ISO images, AVIs, etc.), the spread is even higher.
I highly recommend the SMC 8505 and 8508 Gigabit Ethernet switches for home or small business use, but you won't get any management at this price.
SMC Networks SMC8508T 10/100/1000Mbps Unmanaged 8 Ports Jumbo Frame SupPort Rack Mountable Switches Reviews
Best 8-port unmanaged GigE switch I could find . Very few gigabit switches support jumbo frames. Very few people care. If you do care, you'll be pleased to know that this switch supports up to 9 KB MTU. However, all machines connected to this switch (directly, or via other layer 2 switches) must be configured to use the same MTU. So, most people won't & shouldn't bother with it.
Other points in favor of this switch include: seems well-constructed (metal chassis), includes rackmount brackets, is fanless, and seems to run relatively cool (though I'm not taxing it, by any means).
I'm pleased - so far it's everything I hoped! As my title suggests, I looked at reviews & datasheets of nearly a dozen 8-port GigE switches, before selecting this one. This is a great deal!!
Best 8-port unmanaged GigE switch I could find . Very few gigabit switches support jumbo frames. Very few people care. If you do care, you'll be pleased to know that this switch supports up to 9 KB MTU. However, all machines connected to this switch (directly, or via other layer 2 switches) must be configured to use the same MTU. So, most people won't & shouldn't bother with it.
Other points in favor of this switch include: seems well-constructed (metal chassis), includes rackmount brackets, is fanless, and seems to run relatively cool (though I'm not taxing it, by any means).
I'm pleased - so far it's everything I hoped! As my title suggests, I looked at reviews & datasheets of nearly a dozen 8-port GigE switches, before selecting this one. This is a great deal!!
SMC Networks SMC8508T 10/100/1000Mbps Unmanaged 8 Ports Jumbo Frame SupPort Rack Mountable Switches Opinions
So far so good... . I received my SMC8508T 3/21/2005. I plugged it in and so far it works like a charm.. It has a metal case to dissipate heat and best of all its quiet (no fan). My home network is now running at Gigabit speed and file transfers are blazing fast.
So far so good... . I received my SMC8508T 3/21/2005. I plugged it in and so far it works like a charm.. It has a metal case to dissipate heat and best of all its quiet (no fan). My home network is now running at Gigabit speed and file transfers are blazing fast.
Inexpensive jumbo frame switch . For those of you that need a small switch that can support jumbo frames, this (and it's 5-port brother, SMC8505T) are great solutions. I do not know of any other vendor that supports jumbo frames on its smaller switches and some don't even do it on their larger switches. Also, unlike what a previous reviewer said, you do not have to have all hosts on the switch supporting jumbo frames. When a tcp connection is initiated, they negotiate the mtu. We have found that jumbo frames makes a big difference not only in large rtt (round trip time) environments, but also in local file transfers and it also reduces the interrupts on the system. I loaned the switch to a user who had problems with the power supply (it had been working fine in my area for over a year). As it turns out, he did not have it on a surge protected power strip. I called the SMC help number 1-800-SMC-4YOU (1-800-762-4968) and they explained that the switch was covered under warranty but not the power pack but that they would send out a replacement one for $10. It arrived in a few days (quicker than they had indicated). The switch is now up and running (and on a surge protected power strip).
Plug-and-play simplicity. Supports Jumbo Frames unlike my Gigabit 5-port Linksys . I love the metal casing. Every networking kit should be like this, as Im tired of fancy plastic cases that then cant be stacked along other devices.
Oh, did I mention that it supports "Jumbo Frames" up to 9k in size?. I tested it with the Gigabit Linkstation and it was faster than my old Linksys.
Read my full review on theinquirer.net.
This is the best entry-level gigabit ethernet switch Ive found, and gives the biggest bang for the buck.
Oh, did I mention that it supports "Jumbo Frames" up to 9k in size?. I tested it with the Gigabit Linkstation and it was faster than my old Linksys.
Read my full review on theinquirer.net.
This is the best entry-level gigabit ethernet switch Ive found, and gives the biggest bang for the buck.
Works as Advertised! . Did a lot of research and this was a top choice - and most importantly there were NO problems with installation - it could not have been smoother - and it works great to!!!
works great . love it, highly recommend it. has jumbo frame support, rare in this price range.
Cons Review
Not good for jumbo frames . It works well as a standard gigabit ethernet switch, but if you are looking for jumbo frame support you really should look elsewhere. It works well as some other reviewers on other sites have said up to around 6k packets, after which packet loss starts to increase. Additionally you can find analysis of this switch online showing blocking after about 4.5k packets, with a performance cliff around 7k packets. This is exactly what I saw, and would cause my fairly expensive Intel e1000 NIC to reset its own port back to 100 mbps. According to what I've found online there are actually two models, so it could be this problem is only with the original model (which I purchased in 2007). Anyway, I replaced this switch with a managed gigabit dlink switch and now have no problems. Anyway, it works well if all you want is regular gigabit, but stay away if you need reliable jumbo packets.
Customer support is nill . I agree with the others who posted after they encountered a problem with the product. This product is fabulous when it works, but if if goes dead on you, you are own your own. It worked great for a few months before it died. I tried to negotiate customer support with a very poor telephone connection to India, speaking with a person who understood little English. The U.S. tech support office could offer no help when I tried calling them later.
Since these routers are all the same, buy from a company with good tech support.
Since these routers are all the same, buy from a company with good tech support.
Customer support is atrocious . The title speaks for itself. Watch out for their lifetime limited warranty, it's good for about a year and a half. I guess that must be the lifetime of some kind of horsefly or something.
Avoid SMC at any expense.
Avoid SMC at any expense.
Feature SMC Networks SMC8508T 10/100/1000Mbps Unmanaged 8 Ports Jumbo Frame SupPort Rack Mountable Switches
- 10/100/1000 Mbps 8 ports network switch
- Auto-detect computer speed, while Auto MDI/MDI-X
- Jumbo Frame support
- buffered ¿store-and-forward¿ architecture
- Plug and Play
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Product Details
EAN : 0662698577518UPC : 662698577518
MPN : SMC8508T
Brand : SMC
Weight : 4 pounds
Height : 5 inches
Length : 13 inches
Width : 8 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Manufacturer : SMC
Model : SMC8508T
Publisher : SMC
SKU : 147173
Studio : SMC
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