D-Link DGS-1210-10/ME/E Smart Managed Switch, 8x Gigabit Ethernet, 2x SFP, Rackmountable

With a switching capacity of 20 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 14.88 Mpps, this D-Link smart managed switch delivers wire-speed performance for bandwidth-intensive applications. The DGS-1210-10/ME/E combines eight Gigabit Ethernet ports with two Gigabit SFP uplinks, providing flexible connectivity for small and medium businesses.

Overview

The D-Link DGS-1210-10/ME/E is a Layer 2 smart managed switch designed for reliable, high-speed network expansion. It features 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and 2 x Gigabit SFP slots, enabling fiber uplinks for long-distance connections. With a fanless design, it operates silently, making it suitable for office environments. The switch supports a comprehensive set of management features, including web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP, and D-Link Network Assistant, allowing for easy configuration and monitoring.

What stands out

• High-performance switching: 20 Gbps capacity and 14.88 Mpps forwarding rate.
• Flexible uplink options: 2 Gigabit SFP ports for fiber connectivity.
• Advanced VLAN support: port-based, tag-based, GVRP, voice VLAN, and surveillance VLAN.
• Robust security: ACLs, port security, D-Link Safeguard Engine, and ARP spoofing prevention.
• Energy efficient: IEEE 802.3az EEE reduces power consumption during low activity.
• Fanless design: silent operation for noise-sensitive environments.

Technical details

• 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports
• 2 x Gigabit SFP uplink ports
• Layer 2 switching with 8K MAC address table
• Jumbo frame support up to 9,216 bytes
• Link aggregation: IEEE 802.3ad, up to 5 groups, 8 ports per group
• QoS: 802.1p CoS, 8 queues per port
• IGMP snooping v1/v2/v3
• Management: Web GUI, CLI (Telnet), SNMP, D-Link Network Assistant
• Mounting: desktop or rack-mountable (kit included)
• Max power consumption: 7.7 W

Our verdict

The D-Link DGS-1210-10/ME/E is a versatile and reliable smart managed switch, offering excellent performance, advanced features, and silent operation at a competitive price point. Ideal for growing businesses needing robust network management without complexity.