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D-Link DES-1008PA 8 Port Desktop PoE Switch $15 @ Officeworks

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D-Link DES-1008PA 8 Port Desktop PoE Switch $15 @ Officeworks
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alexthebargainman on 16/07/2018 - 12:20 officeworks.com.au (3942 clicks)
Last edited 16/07/2018 - 13:55

Looking for a cheap PoE switch for some testing and found this D-Link at Officeworks. Staticice shows around $70+ as the next cheapest.

Description:

This D-Link DES-1008PA Desktop PoE Switch allows you to instantly expand your wired network capabilities by providing an additional 8 ports. It supports Power over Ethernet so you can use it to power wireless access points, IP cameras or IP phones, or you can simply add additional devices to your network such as printers, storage devices and more.

The switch supports fast Ethernet connections of 10/100 Mbps.
You can connect up to 8 devices to your network, with 4 of the ports also supporting PoE.
This switch is ideal for expanding your wired network.
Each of the ports support plug and play functionality so setup is simple and easy.
It has an ultra compact design which will comfortably fit on top of your desk.
The design incorporates a robust metal housing for durability.
It has silent operation thanks to the fanless design.

EDIT: YES I KNOW IT IS A SLOW SWITCH - however it is PERFECT for home security for a few cameras around the house then a link back to your gigabit router / switch!

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  • PainToad on 16/07/2018 - 12:21
    +33

    10/100 Mbps.

    • superforever on 16/07/2018 - 12:22

      Want to say the same.

    • onlinepred on 16/07/2018 - 12:28
      +5

      Maybe it's a retro thing, people might want to buy it to remember the old days

      • [Deactivated] on 16/07/2018 - 14:09
        +9

        Nobody is going to buy it for wiring up a LAN, but for security cameras, it would be perfect. You're not going to see many PoE switches at this price.

    • The Gent on 16/07/2018 - 13:04
      +1

      You misquoted:

      fast Ethernet connections of 10/100 Mbps

    • bdl on 16/07/2018 - 13:14
      +1

      It's because the other 900 Mbps are being converted to PoE POWER :D

      https://imgflip.com/i/2e31q7

    • montorola on 16/07/2018 - 13:27
      +7

      Would be great for my LAN party in 2002

    • abb on 16/07/2018 - 14:35
      -3

      Right? My light switches are connected via 400Gb/s ethernet, but only as a stop-gap measure until terabit comes out.

  • SnoozeAndLose on 16/07/2018 - 12:23

    Fast ethernet connect 10/100?

    100/1000 is insane speed then?

    • clyde82 on 16/07/2018 - 12:35
      +3

      I've always found it weird when people use descriptors like that for evolving industries..

      HD, FULL HD, ULTRA HD! What's next?

      This one goes to 11.

      • Diji1 on 16/07/2018 - 13:27
        +1

        What's next?

        Super Dooper Ultra HD

      • Yakuza85 on 16/07/2018 - 13:38

        +1 for Spinal Tap reference.

      • [Deactivated] on 16/07/2018 - 13:39

        They did this with RuneScape and it was the day Runescape died.

        Runescape -> Runescape 2 -> Runescape HD -> Runescape 3

    • abb on 16/07/2018 - 14:25
      +2

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet_physical_layer#Fast_E…

      Wait til you hear what they call the different versions of USB ;)

  • JF on 16/07/2018 - 12:27
    +6

    10/100 equates to a maximum of 12.5MB/s transfer speeds.

      • jackwoz on 16/07/2018 - 13:00
        +1

        Not everyone is a geek and knows there's 8 bits in a byte

    • eug on 16/07/2018 - 13:18
      +13

      10/100 equates to a maximum of 12.5MB/s transfer speeds.

      Doesn't 10/100 equate to 0.10?

      • Munki on 16/07/2018 - 13:42

        Can't fault the logic.

  • BlitzR on 16/07/2018 - 12:29
    +1

    no stock around my area (postcode 4000)

    • ndenham on 16/07/2018 - 15:18
      +1

      Show's instock for the Gabba store.

    • BlitzR on 16/07/2018 - 12:43
      +18

      not really. 10/100 is fine for running POE devices like security cams and for $15 you cant go wrong specially when a Ubiquiti 8port switch is $160+. I run 12 Ubiquiti Unifi G3 cameras around my house and all are connected to a Ubiquiti 24 port POE Switch. Even thought the switch is a Gigabit switch, the cameras are still running at 10/100 and only consume about 3.2W each. The only other POE devices connected to my switch that need 100/1000 are my 2 ubiquiti antennas and 2 ubiquiti APs

      • jackwoz on 16/07/2018 - 13:18

        My concern would be that if you had 8x HD cameras going to an NVR, would 100 mbit be enough to output the all the video streams simultaneously?

        edit: I notice only 4x ports are POE

        • eug on 16/07/2018 - 13:23
          +1

          Yes, because it's just the bitrate that matters. 4 HD/4K cameras running at 4-10Mbps is only a max of 40Mbps.

    • eug on 16/07/2018 - 12:43

      Don't use it for your PC then. CCTV cameras and VoIP phones can be powered over Ethernet too.

    • Jack D Price on 16/07/2018 - 13:10
      +2

      Our civilization has lasted thousands of years without anything faster than 10/100. Lots of things will be fine with this

      • Munki on 16/07/2018 - 13:44

        Which civilisation exactly? The Mayans? Ancient Egyptians? Incans? Babylonians?

        • Jack D Price on 16/07/2018 - 16:15

          All of them and more

        • Munki on 16/07/2018 - 16:42

          @Neo: By "lasted", you meant no longer exists? Cool. We have very different meanings then.

      • Switchblade88 on 16/07/2018 - 21:17

        Nah, it took them thousands of years to download all their files using the pyramids-to-moon connection. The bandwidth was terrible!

        I mean, you're talking one session per night (if it's not cloudy) and then having to deal with things like eclipses, supermoons and the pay-per-call-with-blood tech support calls (the Mayans were NOT very computer literate).

    • abb on 16/07/2018 - 14:27

      What speed is your home internet? Mine is less than 100Mb/s :(

  • cheaponos on 16/07/2018 - 12:33
    +2

    Better fire up the DeLorean for this to feel like a fast Ethernet connection.

    • [Deactivated] on 16/07/2018 - 14:10
      +1

      We'll, technically, it is "Fast Ethernet" (anything IEEE 802.3u compliant can claim that). But it's not "fast" ethernet.

  • Goldfire on 16/07/2018 - 12:38

    As the others said, 10/100 isn't ideal at all. The only benefit this switch would be for are PoE cameras, then you can just hang it off your main gigabit switch (or router).

    • BlitzR on 16/07/2018 - 12:46
      +4

      correct. $15 is great considering the ubiquit 8port switch is $160+. This unit is great if you are only planning to use them for cameras.

  • nfr on 16/07/2018 - 12:40

    Is 10/100 good for 4MP security cameras?

    • Goldfire on 16/07/2018 - 12:48

      4MP being your resolution (double 1080p) doesn't have a bearing on the bandwidth.

      What are your bandwidth requirements per camera? Mine max out at 16Mbps which is well within the 10/100 on this switch.

    • eug on 16/07/2018 - 12:50
      +2

      Assuming a 'normal' camera, yes. The resolution does not matter, it's the bitrate that matters. A 'standard' bitrate for most CCTV cameras is about 4-6Mbps. Some go up to 16Mbps. Even high-end ones like this 8MP Avigilon has a max bitrate of 36Mbps.

      Just keep in mind that your total uplink is also limited to 100Mbps, so your cameras need to be set to under 25Mbps each as there are 4 PoE ports.

      Of course if you were running such high-bitrate cameras, I'm pretty sure your switch budget would be much higher than $15. :)

  • eug on 16/07/2018 - 12:43
    +3

    Thanks for the post! This will be perfect for tidying up my current setup. PoE cameras and phones have zero benefit from a 1000Mbps switch. This 8-port switch with 4-port PoE is cheaper than a single PoE injector too. Hope my click-and-collect order goes through as there's no stock around me (postcode ~4000).

    • BlitzR on 16/07/2018 - 12:47
      +1

      same. I place an order for 2 so i can setup cameras at my parents and sister houses.

      • chymb on 16/07/2018 - 12:58
        +8

        Ewww, sick.

        • BlitzR on 16/07/2018 - 13:08
          +1

          lol.. its not for what your thinking. its ubiquiti cameras for the outside of their houses for their security.

      • Jack D Price on 16/07/2018 - 13:13
        +4

        Jamie Lannister: "Nice"

    • Ahan on 16/07/2018 - 13:12

      Same here. Just placed an order.

      I actually bought the same switch for $45 at OW before EOFY. I will return the old one if this one gets through.

    • truetypezk on 16/07/2018 - 13:55

      Yeah unless you use enterprise class APs most PoE devices don't benefit from 1Gbps speed. HD cams will work well on 100Mbps too.

  • Bob81 on 16/07/2018 - 13:09
    +2

    Incase anybody was wondering, this is a 802.3af (48V) switch.

    • Black Hole on 16/07/2018 - 13:32

      What does that mean?

      • macrocephalic on 16/07/2018 - 14:00
        +5

        It means that it complies with the 802.3af standard which specifies 48V.

  • SBOB on 16/07/2018 - 13:11

    thanks
    not available locally but allowed me to order for click and collect with future date
    Guess we will see if it turns up

    • quog on 16/07/2018 - 13:22

      Well i just recieved the umbrella email from OW from months ago saying order is ready, so hang in there.

  • PinzVidz on 16/07/2018 - 13:17
    +12

    Perfect for most NBN speeds…

  • jv on 16/07/2018 - 13:24

    Thanks for posting…

  • alexthebargainman on 16/07/2018 - 13:53
    +16

    jeez people whinge a lot! no wonder people hesitate about posting.

    this is perfect for a small cheap home security system!

    • macrocephalic on 16/07/2018 - 14:01
      +4

      It's even fine for most home networks. Unless you're copying large (multiple GB) files around, 100Mbps will be 'ok'.

    • Clear on 16/07/2018 - 14:19
      +2

      You'll learn quickly that people are stupid. I bet most people who are complaining about it being 10/100 would only buy it as an expensive paperweight because cheap.

      I got mine to stick in the toolbox because small switches like this are super useful onsite. Especially with POE, so thank you!

      • tonyjzx on 16/07/2018 - 14:30

        There's not much on PoE that requires GbE. And even if it requires GbE then pay for it.

        I see these switches as addition to the GbE switch you already have.

        I mean I pay more for PoE injectors…

        • Clear on 16/07/2018 - 14:57

          That's why my intention is in the toolbox as a temporary solution for troubleshooting. Good for setup of cameras and access points.

  • Viospeed on 16/07/2018 - 14:25

    How many watts per port can they output? What is the total POE wattage across all ports?

  • Sergeant Salami on 16/07/2018 - 14:34

    Was about to buy until I realised its only fast ethernet. It's a shame its not gigabit!

  • BamBam cheapsk8 on 16/07/2018 - 14:44

    I bought a sg108pe for $88 the other day. Nearly cried when I saw this deal until I read it is 10/100. Feel better now.

    • eug on 16/07/2018 - 14:49
      +2

      You could have bought this plus an 8-port gigabit switch which would give you 7 gigabit ports, 3 10/100 ports, and 4 10/100 PoE ports for $40 total. ;)

  • ddr0001 on 16/07/2018 - 14:48

    Nice cheap unit for provisioning WAPs and Cams at your desk.

  • Yakuza85 on 16/07/2018 - 15:00
    +1

    No stock

  • Borg on 16/07/2018 - 15:05

    Handy to have for CAMS, phones or as noted above Access points. Thanks OP. Worth a gander!

  • g12345567 on 16/07/2018 - 15:11
    +1

    Newcastle West NSW seems to be the only store with limited stock i could see.

  • nuno on 16/07/2018 - 16:06

    bought one. thanks OP.

    Perfect for my home lab and surveillance lan.

  • unifex on 16/07/2018 - 16:29
    +1

    Not a lot of stock on this.

  • DanielR on 16/07/2018 - 16:49

    Perfect for POE devices for avoidance in running separate power source.

  • kaboomxyu on 16/07/2018 - 18:37

    Perfect. Ordered one. Nice Cheap POE option so I don't have to have the Hikvision NVR with POE fan noise.

    • EnALup on 16/07/2018 - 23:35
      -1

      Different devices, so cant compare.
      This one is just POE. Hikvision is NVR which not only is POE switch, but also stores and controls cameras.

      • Dr Techno on 17/07/2018 - 00:22

        Maybe they have a fanless PC with Blue Iris/Milestone or Zone Minder :P

        • EnALup on 17/07/2018 - 09:22

          May be….
          Why will he use Hikvision NVR at first place then? Waste of money I would say.

      • kaboomxyu on 21/07/2018 - 20:16

        I know. The fan in the POE hikvisions NVR is noisy. To combat this you buy the non POE version which doesn't have a fan and use a fanless POE injector. (No fan noise at all).

        • EnALup on 22/07/2018 - 00:53

          oooo. Didnt know that. Haven't got notification to pick it up yet from store.

  • theguru1 on 16/07/2018 - 21:04

    It let me order but seems like no stock anywhere for Click and collect

  • Dr Techno on 16/07/2018 - 22:50

    Thanks for post! Perfect timing since Im testing out different HIKVision Cameras which are all 100M anyways. I grabbed 3, thought better to have one spare. Seems like a price error at this price ? It is a special order item, maybe manufacturer is trying to clear out stock ?

  • Dr Techno on 17/07/2018 - 10:24

    cant add to cart now.. hmmmm somethings up

    • beaker on 17/07/2018 - 11:19

      same issue here, can't even access the page, just takes me back to the list of switches

  • eug on 17/07/2018 - 10:34

    Mine's ready for pickup now. That was quick! The store I selected didn't have stock.

    • Dr Techno on 17/07/2018 - 10:59

      whao! I would pickup ASAP. What was the ETA on cart for your store ?

      • eug on 17/07/2018 - 11:16
        +1

        It was meant to be the 26th of July. I might go later today!

        • Dr Techno on 17/07/2018 - 11:24

          good job :)

        • eug on 19/07/2018 - 11:39

          @darkage: Picked mine up yesterday. It was really quick, maybe they had one lying in the back.

  • BlitzR on 17/07/2018 - 16:33
    +1

    just picked mine up. Great bargain!

    • Dr Techno on 17/07/2018 - 18:12

      great! mine is on backorder.. hope it comes

    • EnALup on 22/07/2018 - 00:53

      I have not got any reply from the store yet for pickup .

  • Borg on 17/07/2018 - 20:58

    Got an email with Invoice and saying order was being prepared for Pickup………I was nearly going to store but then read, ETA is 29 Jul!

  • Dr Techno on 19/07/2018 - 11:01

    Any else got theres yet ? From above it looks like just 2x QLD ppl.

    • SBOB on 19/07/2018 - 11:11

      nope, and my order number also shows 'cant be tracked' on their site (not sure if that means anything)

      • Dr Techno on 20/07/2018 - 11:31

        same here but you will probably have to wait until it comes off back order for any movement in tracking Im guessing.

  • hawamahal on 23/07/2018 - 15:44

    I got a delivery estimate of 06-Aug. I am happy to wait.

    • SBOB on 23/07/2018 - 16:00

      Did that come as an email?

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