The D-Link DGS-1016A 16-Port Unmanaged Switch and the DGS-1024A24-Port Unmanaged 10/100Mbps Switch each offer an economical way for SOHO and small tomedium businesses (SMB) to deploy an energy-efficient switch that features the increasedbandwidth of fast Ethernet ports.

The sleek plastic case of the DGS-1016 series is an industry first for a high-performanceSOHO/SMB switch. Using a compact desktop style helps generate heat dissipation levelsthat allow for a fanless design, making the switches silent, as well as economical. The16/24-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Switch series is small, lightweight, wall-mountable, and idealfor any business with big needs and a small budget.

The 16-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Switch series helps you conserve energy automaticallythrough several methods. It automatically powers down ports that have no link, allowing theswitch to save substantial amounts of power by cutting power usage for unused ports or anyports connected to computers that have been shut down. It can also detect connected cablelengths, and adjusts power usage accordingly, helping you save energy without affectingnetworking performance.