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Compact metal five-port 2.5G switch with front LEDs and wall-mount brackets

STARTECH

STARTECH DS52000 5 port 2.5G network switch

SKU CH-SZ81-A5N1D MPN DS52000

Five-port unmanaged switch delivers 2.5 Gbps speeds over Cat5e or Cat6 cabling with 9K jumbo frames, fanless metal housing and included wall-mount kit

  • FormatWall Mountable
  • StandardsIEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab 10
  • Network Management TypeUnmanaged
  • Primary Ports5 x RJ45
  • Primary Port Speed2.5 Gbps
  • Jumbo Frames9KB
  • 5 Gbps ports accelerate file transfers and streaming over existing Cat5e or Cat6a cabling
  • Unmanaged operation means instant connectivity with no configuration required
  • Five RJ45 ports each auto-negotiate 10, 100, 1000 or 2500 Mbps for mixed-speed devices
  • 9 KB jumbo frame support reduces CPU overhead on NAS and high-throughput workloads
  • Fanless metal chassis with DIN rail and wall-mount kit fits tight spaces silently

Five-port 2.5G unmanaged switch

The StarTech DS52000 is an unmanaged Ethernet switch with five RJ45 ports that auto-negotiate at 10, 100, 1000 or 2500 Mbps. It suits small offices, home labs or edge deployments that need multi-gigabit uplinks without configuration. The fanless metal enclosure can sit on a desk or be wall-mounted using the included kit. A Kensington lock slot adds physical security for shared spaces.

Cat5e cable limits 2.5GBASE-T distance

The 2.5GBASE-T standard operates over Cat5e, Cat6 or Cat6a cabling, but Cat5e links are restricted to shorter runs than higher-grade cables. Auto-MDIX removes the need for crossover cables, and 9KB jumbo frame support reduces overhead for large transfers. The switch draws power from an external 12V DC adapter that accepts 100-240V AC input. Operating temperature range is 0°C to 45°C.

Unmanaged design means no VLAN or QoS

Because the DS52000 is unmanaged, it cannot segment traffic with VLANs, prioritise streams with QoS or be monitored via SNMP. Buyers who need port-level control, link aggregation or remote management must choose a managed switch instead. The front panel provides only power and per-port link/activity LEDs for basic diagnostics.

Highlights

  • 5 Gbps ports accelerate file transfers and streaming over existing Cat5e or Cat6a cabling
  • Unmanaged operation means instant connectivity with no configuration required
  • Five RJ45 ports each auto-negotiate 10, 100, 1000 or 2500 Mbps for mixed-speed devices
  • 9 KB jumbo frame support reduces CPU overhead on NAS and high-throughput workloads
  • Fanless metal chassis with DIN rail and wall-mount kit fits tight spaces silently

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelDS52000
FormatWall Mountable
StandardsIEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3bz 2.5GBASE-T
Network Management TypeUnmanaged
Primary Ports5 x RJ45
Primary Port Speed2.5 Gbps
Jumbo Frames9KB
LEDs1 - Power LED - Green
5 - Top Row LEDs - Green
5 - Bottom Row LEDs - Green
PowerPower Source: AC Adapter Included
Input Voltage: 100 - 240 AC
Input Current: 0.5 A
Output Voltage: 12V DC
Output Current: 1.0 A
Center Tip Polarity: Positive
Plug Type: M
FeaturesBOOST YOUR BANDWIDTH: The 5 port network switch supports four speeds 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps over Ethernet Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6a cable. Reduce wait times for content sharing, media streaming, 802.11ax access points, NAS, or other high bandwidth applications.
HASSLE-FREE: Quickly and easily add support for up to 2.5GBASE-T speeds for enhanced data transfer rates. The unmanaged switch requires no setup, automatically determines the best speed for the devices connected, and has clear front-facing diagnostic LEDs.
SPECIFICATIONS: 5 port multi-gigabit switch | 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps auto-negotiat
Dimensions1.20" x 6.10" x 4.70"
Weight1.40 lbs.
TemperatureOperating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Humidity10~90% RH
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size152 × 127 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Which version of this switch should I choose for a small office needing five 2.5 Gbps ports?

The DS52000 is a single model with five RJ45 ports that each auto-negotiate at 10, 100, 1000 or 2500 Mbps, so there are no alternative capacities to select.

What does the 2.5 Gbps headline speed deliver when the switch is installed in a real network?

Each port runs at up to 2.5 Gbps full duplex, giving 5 Gbps aggregate throughput per link when both endpoints support 2.5GBASE-T over Cat5e or better cabling.

Which Ethernet standard governs the 2.5 Gbps ports and what cable category does it require in practice?

The ports follow IEEE 802.3bz 2.5GBASE-T and operate over Cat5e, Cat6 or Cat6a cable up to 100 metres.

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