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Compact white desktop switch with five RJ45 ports and power LED

ASUS

ASUS QG-U1050 5-port 2.5G unmanaged network switch

SKU CH-4MCV-6HTHY

Five-port unmanaged desktop switch with 2.5G RJ45 ports for faster wired connections using standard CAT5e cables

  • Switch TypeChassis
  • FormatDesktop
  • StandardsIEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE802.3bz 2.5
  • Network Management TypeUnmanaged
  • Uplink Ports1
  • Uplink InterfaceRJ45
  • Faster 2.5Gbps speeds using standard CAT5e cabling
  • Four built-in functions: priority, EEE, isolation, trunk
  • Plug-and-play setup with no configuration required
  • Five 2.5G RJ45 ports for NAS, AP, PCs, streaming
  • TAA-compliant unmanaged desktop switch for home or business

Five 2.5G unmanaged desktop switch

The ASUS QG-U1050 is a five-port 2.5G unmanaged switch in a desktop chassis. It supports IEEE 802.3bz 2.5G BASE-T alongside 1000BASE-T and 100BASE-TX for backward compatibility. Energy-efficient Ethernet and flow control are built in, and the unit operates from 0°C to 40°C. No configuration is required — just connect devices and power on.

Home and small-office networks needing 2.5G

This switch suits users who want 2.5G speeds to a NAS, access points, gaming PCs or 4K streaming gear without rewiring. The single uplink port connects to your router or core switch. Buyers who need PoE for cameras or phones should look elsewhere, as the QG-U1050 provides no power over Ethernet. Managed features such as VLANs or SNMP are also absent.

Five 2.5G RJ45 ports with one uplink

The deciding specification is the five 2.5G RJ45 ports, one of which serves as the uplink. All ports auto-negotiate down to 1G or 100M, and LEDs show 2.5G link in green, 1G/100M in amber, plus loop detection blinking. If your layout demands more than five 2.5G connections or a separate dedicated uplink, this model will not fit.

Highlights

  • Faster 2.5Gbps speeds using standard CAT5e cabling
  • Four built-in functions: priority, EEE, isolation, trunk
  • Plug-and-play setup with no configuration required
  • Five 2.5G RJ45 ports for NAS, AP, PCs, streaming
  • TAA-compliant unmanaged desktop switch for home or business

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelQG-U1050
Part Number90IG09Z0-MA1B0T
Switch TypeChassis
FormatDesktop
StandardsIEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX
IEEE802.3ab 1000BASE-T
IEEE802.3bz 2.5G BASE-T
IEEE802.3az EEE
IEEE802.3x Flow control
Network Management TypeUnmanaged
Uplink Ports1
Uplink InterfaceRJ45
Primary Port Speed5 x 2.5G ports
PoENo
LEDsPower LED
On: The switch is powered on.
Off: The switch is powered off or the power supply is abnormal.
Blinking: Loop detected.
Port LED (Link/ACT)
Off: Devices are disconnected or the link has failed.
Green On: 2.5Gbps connection
Amber On: 10/100/1000Mbps connection
Blinking: Devices are connected and data is transmitting or receiving. When a loop is detected, the port LED blinks rapidly.
Temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Humidity10% - 90%, Non-condensing

Questions about this item

Does the power supply or fan need periodic replacement on the ASUS QG-U1050?

The desktop switch has no fan and uses an external power adapter, so the only part that may need replacing later is the adapter itself.

Which limit appears first when all five 2.5G ports run at full speed continuously?

The operating temperature ceiling of 40 °C is the first constraint; the chassis relies on passive cooling, so sustained heavy traffic can push the unit toward that limit.

How much heat and noise does the QG-U1050 produce when running all day?

With no internal fan the switch is silent, and its power draw stays low enough that surface heat remains modest within the 0 °C to 40 °C rated range.

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