Thanks to IEEE 802.3az, the switch is able to detect which ports have no data traffic and puts them into low power mode, which significantly reduces power consumption without affecting performance, since the connection is restored instantly as soon as data packets are detected.
Green Ethernet
adds even more energy efficiency, as it can detect the link status and, if there is no connection (for example, when a laptop is turned off), it disconnects the port to eliminate power consumption without affecting performance, since recovery is instantaneous as soon as the client device reconnects. Green Ethernet also adjusts power according to cable length, since by default switches are designed to deliver the necessary power to each port to maintain optimal connections up to 100 meters, but distances in homes are usually much shorter. This feature detects the cable length and, if it is less than 50 meters for Gigabit connections or 30 meters for 10 Gigabit connections, drastically reduces power to lower energy consumption.
By combining IEEE 802.3az and Green Ethernet technologies, the switch's power consumption is estimated to be reduced by around 80%. Furthermore, the DGS-105GL and DGS-108GL feature a high-density metal casing that promotes heat dissipation and eliminates the need for fans, resulting in quiet operation and extended lifespan for internal components.
In unmanaged switches such as the DGS-105GL and DGS-108GL, these features are enabled by default, while in Smart and Managed Switches, the network administrator can access their management separately to enable or disable them, also adding options for port shutdown with a schedule, as well as various hibernation modes.
Technical Specifications of the D-Link DGS-105GL and DGS-108GL Gigabit Plug & Play Switches
: • 5 Gigabit ports (DGS-105GL), 8 Gigabit ports (DGS-108GL)
• Switching capacity: 10 Gbps (DGS-105GL), 16 Gbps (DGS-108GL)
• Plug & Play operation, no management required, compatible with any router or ISP
• Attractive and compact design, low profile
• High-density metal housing, fanless cooling
• IEEE 802.1p QoS (Quality of Service) to automatically prioritize high-demand data traffic such as video calls, streaming, or online gaming
• Status and link speed LEDs (10/100 or 1000 Mbps Gigabit) on the top of the housing
• Energy efficient with IEEE 802.3az and Green Ethernet, saving up to 80% on power consumption
