QNAP Launches the QSW-3205-5T Entry-Level 5-Port Full 10GbE Multi-Gigabit Switch

[Nomad76]

QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking, and storage solutions innovator, has released the QSW-3205-5T, an entry-level, full 10GbE unmanaged switch. With a compact desktop form factor and ultra-quiet cooling, the QSW-3205-5T provides five 10GbE RJ45 ports and automatic network optimization features such as Jumbo Frame and loop detection. Whether for small businesses, video production teams, or homes, the QSW-3205-5T allows users to quickly achieve smooth high-speed data transmission, quick file sharing, and multi-user collaboration and editing of 4K/8K video files.

"The QSW-3205-5T is a high-performance, cost-effective 10GbE switch that requires no complicated setup or additional investment. By using existing network cables, upgrading to a 10G network is as simple as replacing your switch," said Ronald Hsu, Product Manager of QNAP, adding "Users, such as offices or video studios, can connect the QSW-3205-5T to 10GbE NAS and multiple workstations to boost work and collaboration efficiency. It can also be paired with Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 routers, and APs to efficiently deploy high-speed wireless LAN."



The QSW-3205-5T offers stable and efficient 10GbE network transmission. It features five 10GbE ports with a total switching capacity of up to 100 Gbps and is compliant with the NBASE-T standard to offer speeds of 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G, and 100M. It supports 12 KB Jumbo Frame and IEEE 802.3x flow control to significantly improve large file transfer efficiency and reduce packet loss, ideal for handling large-capacity data and high-resolution video files. The 16K MAC Address Table ensures precise data transmission and efficiency when transferring data between multiple devices. Built-in network loop detection and blocking features can instantly lock down network ports with loops, assisting the network quickly resume normal operation.

There's no need for complicated configuration to set up the unmanaged QSW-3205-5T. It supports Auto Negotiation to automatically detect the optimal transmission speed based on the connected device. Users can use existing Cat 6 cables to achieve 10GbE high-speed connections, saving time and cost. Featuring a fanless design with efficient heat dissipation, the compact desktop-sized QSW-3205-5T operates without any distracting noise. It also has EEE low-power energy-saving features and Class B low electromagnetic interference certification, making it ideal for placement in office environments.



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[TheLostSwede]

Not too bad for $280.

QSW-3205-5T-US

5 x 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports supporting five speeds: 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G, and 100Mb. Provides 100Gbps switching capacity. No complicated setup required. The QSW-3205-5T automatically adjusts to the best transfer speeds based on connected devices. There’s no need to upgrade all old...

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Also quite compact compared to TP-Link's TL-SX105.

 

[csendesmark]

Max 36W with this small case?
This will be really HOT!
I would prefer the MIKROTIK CRS304-4XG-IN with a heatsink case and max 21W power consumption!

Still happy to see this, hope it will bring down the prices of the 5 port 10Gbit switches.

 

[Chaitanya]

Not too bad for $280.

QSW-3205-5T-US

5 x 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports supporting five speeds: 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G, and 100Mb. Provides 100Gbps switching capacity. No complicated setup required. The QSW-3205-5T automatically adjusts to the best transfer speeds based on connected devices. There’s no need to upgrade all old...

store.qnap.com

Also quite compact compared to TP-Link's TL-SX105.

Quite power hungry compared to competition.

 

[bonehead123]

This will be really HOT!

Quite power hungry compared to competition.

If this happens to you, it's because you're "not holding it right", hahahahaha.......

 

[TheLostSwede]

Quite power hungry compared to competition.

Yeah, I was a bit surprised by that as well.

 

[Octavean]

Max 36W with this small case?
This will be really HOT!
I would prefer the MIKROTIK CRS304-4XG-IN with a heatsink case and max 21W power consumption!
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Still happy to see this, hope it will bring down the prices of the 5 port 10Gbit switches.

The CRS304-4XG-IN looks like a decent product at ~$200 USD. However the Mikrotik is a 4 port 10GbE switch with respect to the QNAP at 5 ports. It looks like the Mikrotik is managed with RouterOS7 and the QNAP is a dumb switch. Yeah, I'd give the nod to Mikrotik. I have a Mikrotik CRS309-1G-8S+in (8 port 10Gb SFP+) switch and think its great. IIRC it also has PoE of a sort. I also have a QNAP QSW-1105-5T (5 port 2.5GbE) switch. The reason I bring this up is that the cheap barrel connector power adapter for the QNAP QSW-1105-5T died recently. IMO its a weak spot for such a switch but it was easy enough to replace.

 

[TheLostSwede]

The reason I bring this up is that the cheap barrel connector power adapter for the QNAP QSW-1105-5T died recently. IMO its a weak spot for such a switch but it was easy enough to replace.

Show me a consumer grade switch that doesn't have a barrel plug. Also, I have never managed to break one of those and I've used a lot of hardware over the years.

 

[thestryker6]

Show me a consumer grade switch that doesn't have a barrel plug.

Fun little fact: I have one from probably the only line that has existed! When Cisco bought Linksys they upgraded the chassis and power delivery on some of the unmanaged switches and sold them as small business devices (SG100-16 is the model I have) priced about the same as standard consumer. Of course this also is telling about how old it is and obviously you're right because none of the others I have had or have seen use anything other than barrel connectors.

 

[efikkan]

The CRS304-4XG-IN looks like a decent product at ~$200 USD. However the Mikrotik is a 4 port 10GbE switch with respect to the QNAP at 5 ports. It looks like the Mikrotik is managed with RouterOS7 and the QNAP is a dumb switch. Yeah, I'd give the nod to Mikrotik. I have a Mikrotik CRS309-1G-8S+in (8 port 10Gb SFP+) switch and think its great. IIRC it also has PoE of a sort. I also have a QNAP QSW-1105-5T (5 port 2.5GbE) switch. The reason I bring this up is that the cheap barrel connector power adapter for the QNAP QSW-1105-5T died recently. IMO its a weak spot for such a switch but it was easy enough to replace.

The 5-port QNAP is pretty much only useful if you need a maximum of 4 devices (assuming 1 uplink), as daisy chaining multiple unmanaged switches can lead to "interesting" results. The MikroTik switch have an advantage in this regard, despite the effort of configuration. Still, a 5-port switch have limited use in most homes. 12 ports would be a minimum for me to consider it.

But for those wanting a cheap 10 G setup there is an often overlooked solution; if it's just 2 or 3 computers/servers which needs fast network speeds and they are located close to each other, then just connect them directly and you don't need to worry about a 10 G switch for a while. So you basically get separate networks; the regular "slow" network which shares Internet will all devices, and the high-speed network for your workstation(s) and file server. Aquantia-based 10G NICs is about ~$80-100, used Intel X550-T2 ~$65+ and older Intel X540-T2 at ~$30 (not as fast as X550, and requires x8 PCIe), so you can get a nice upgrade for your home network at a very affordable price. The same applies for even faster 25 G and 100 G fiber, (e.g used Mellanox cards can be surprisingly cheap) but be aware of all the hassle with fiber cables.

 

[TheLostSwede]

Fun little fact: I have one from probably the only line that has existed! When Cisco bought Linksys they upgraded the chassis and power delivery on some of the unmanaged switches and sold them as small business devices (SG100-16 is the model I have) priced about the same as standard consumer. Of course this also is telling about how old it is and obviously you're right because none of the others I have had or have seen use anything other than barrel connectors.

Well, you prove exactly how rare they are in the consumer space.
Still, barrel plugs are reliable, since hundreds of millions of devices have been produced with them and there are very few problems with them.

 

[Octavean]

Show me a consumer grade switch that doesn't have a barrel plug. Also, I have never managed to break one of those and I've used a lot of hardware over the years.

I thought I did when I mentioned that the Mikrotik CRS309-1G-8S+in also accepts PoE to power itself. In other words it doesn't need the barrel plug even though it has it as an option.

 

[TheLostSwede]

I thought I did when I mentioned that the Mikrotik CRS309-1G-8S+in also accepts PoE to power itself. In other words it doesn't need the barrel plug even though it has it as an option.

That is NOT a consumer device.

 

[DaemonForce]

Nope. Too hot to handle and the grief of constant diagnosis will be too expensive for small video lab situations best served by 10GbE SFP+ over DAC.
Products like this already make me shout lightning at Comcast for shipping a 4x1GbE gutless turd that kicks the entire LAN whenever anything.
Do designers really believe 15W passive is gonna be okay? 36W will need a real screamer that only Qnap and Delta engineers could dream up.

 

[TheLostSwede]

Nope. Too hot to handle and the grief of constant diagnosis will be too expensive for small video lab situations best served by 10GbE SFP+ over DAC.
Products like this already make me shout lightning at Comcast for shipping a 4x1GbE gutless turd that kicks the entire LAN whenever anything.
Do designers really believe 15W passive is gonna be okay? 36W will need a real screamer that only Qnap and Delta engineers could dream up.

My 24 W peak power draw 10 Gbps switch is just fine passively cooled. I'm curious why this thing is rated at 36 W, as it seems really high for what it is.