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Small rectangular network switch with five RJ45 ports

TP-Link

TP-Link TL-SF1005D 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch

SKU CH-52BK-MQTYT

Expands wired networks with five 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports and 10Gbps backplane bandwidth

  • Expand wired connectivity with five 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports
  • 10 Gbps backplane bandwidth handles large file transfers
  • IEEE 802.3x flow control ensures reliable data delivery
  • Energy-efficient technology reduces power consumption
  • Plug-and-play setup with Auto MDI/MDIX requires no configuration

Five Gigabit ports for small networks

The TP-Link TL-SF1005D is a five-port desktop switch with 10/100/1000 Mb/s RJ45 interfaces and a 10 Gbps backplane. Auto-negotiation and Auto MDI/MDIX remove the need for crossover cables, while store-and-forward switching and IEEE 802.3x flow control keep data transfer reliable. Innovative energy-efficient technology reduces power draw without user configuration.

Home offices and compact workgroups needing wired

This switch suits users who want plug-and-play Gigabit connectivity for up to five devices such as PCs, printers or NAS units. It is not intended for buyers who require managed features, Power over Ethernet, additional uplink ports or rack-mountable hardware. Larger installations needing VLAN support or link aggregation should look elsewhere.

Fits on any desk and frees router ports

The compact desktop form factor sits alongside a router or modem, consuming one upstream port while adding four new wired connections. No software installation or power adapter beyond the included unit is required. Energy-efficient operation lowers running cost, and the fanless design keeps the environment quiet during continuous use.

Highlights

  • Expand wired connectivity with five 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports
  • 10 Gbps backplane bandwidth handles large file transfers
  • IEEE 802.3x flow control ensures reliable data delivery
  • Energy-efficient technology reduces power consumption
  • Plug-and-play setup with Auto MDI/MDIX requires no configuration

Specifications

BrandTP-Link

Questions about this item

What cables do I need to connect devices to the 5 x 10/100/1000 Mb/s RJ45 ports?

Standard Ethernet patch cables with RJ45 plugs work on every port; the Auto MDI/MDIX feature means straight-through cables are fine — no crossover cables required.

Will a legacy 10 Mb/s device slow down the 10Gbps backplane when plugged into one of the five ports?

Each port auto-negotiates its own link speed, so a 10 Mb/s device runs at 10 Mb/s while the other ports continue at 100 Mb/s or 1000 Mb/s without dragging down the shared backplane.

How can I confirm the switch is forwarding traffic correctly after I plug it in?

The front-panel LEDs for each port light solid for a valid link and blink during data activity; seeing both behaviours on connected ports shows the store-and-forward engine is working.

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