Switch Hewlett Packard Enterprise 1810-8G — 8 ports Gigabit Ethernet unmanaged

HPE 1810-8G is an 8-port Gigabit Ethernet unmanaged switch from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, designed to provide basic wired connectivity in small office and home office environments. The device features eight 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports in a compact metal housing suitable for desktop placement or mounting in a small rack. With plug-and-play operation and a fanless design, it offers quiet, continuous connectivity for PCs, printers, NAS devices and other Ethernet endpoints without the need for configuration.

Advantages

The switch delivers full-duplex Gigabit performance on all ports and supports auto-negotiation and Auto MDI/MDIX for simplified cabling. Its unmanaged nature eliminates the need for setup or ongoing management while providing reliable wired throughput and low latency for typical small-network workloads. The compact metal chassis ensures physical durability and heat dissipation, and the fanless construction reduces noise and moving parts.

Suitable for

• Small office and home office networks requiring reliable wired connections
• Connecting desktop PCs, workstations and network printers
• Attaching network storage devices (NAS) or media servers
• Expanding wired ports from a router or firewall in compact installations

Key specifications

• Number of ports: 8 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Device type: Unmanaged Ethernet switch (plug-and-play)
• Form factor: Compact metal housing for desktop or rack placement
• Cooling: Fanless design for silent operation
• Forwarding capability: Wire-speed forwarding on all ports (full-duplex)
• Auto features: Auto-negotiation and Auto MDI/MDIX on all ports
• Power: External/internal AC power with standard power connector (AC-powered)

How to use

Place the switch on a stable surface or mount it in a suitable rack position. Connect each network device using standard Ethernet cables to the RJ-45 ports. Connect the switch to a router or modem if internet access is required. Power the unit using the supplied power cable and verify LED indicators for link/activity on each port. Because the switch is unmanaged, no additional configuration is required; connected devices receive network access through auto-negotiation.

Recommendations

Use Cat5e or higher-rated Ethernet cables to ensure Gigabit performance and minimize packet loss. Place the switch in a well-ventilated area and avoid covering the chassis to maintain passive cooling. For environments requiring VLANs, QoS or remote management, consider a managed switch; for straightforward port expansion and local wired reliability, this model provides a maintenance-free solution.