ASUSTOR Announces Switch-n-Stor, an Affordable 2.5GbE Unmanaged Switch for Home-Offices | TechPowerUp
 
ASUSTOR Inc. today is proud to announce its first five port network switch named the Switch-n-Stor. The Switch-n-Stor uses Realtek 2.5 GbE controllers in addition to its fashionable enthusiast aesthetic. The Switch-n-Stor is efficient and combines well with any 2.5 GbE-enabled ASUSTOR NAS or 2.5 GbE-enabled computer. PC or NAS not compatible with 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet? Purchase an AS-U2.5G2 and plug it into a USB 3.2 port found on a NAS to easily upgrade a device to 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet and experience more than double the speed. The Switch-n-Stor is backwards compatible with Gigabit and 100-Megabit speeds, ensuring that it is compatible with almost any device, albeit at lower speeds, ensuring maximum seamlessness.

The Switch-n-Stor chassis design is made of metal. With both heat dissipation and a beautiful aesthetic, the Switch-n-Stor dissipates heat and does so while looking good. Take advantage of five 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet ports, each providing more than double the performance of traditional Gigabit Ethernet. The ASUSTOR Switch-n-Stor supports backwards compatibility, ensuring that almost any device will plug in seamlessly while Cat5e cables work flawlessly, saving you from unnecessary cable replacements.
 
The lightweight design of Switch-n-Stor weighs only 350 g, which is currently among the lightest five port 2.5 GbE unmanaged switch. This makes it convenient to place almost anywhere, especially on walls. The fanless design ensures total silence while effectively dissipating heat from the efficient Realtek controllers through the case and internal heatsinks to maintain optimal performance at all times.

Switch-n-Stor Specs:

• Controller: Realtek RTL8731+RTL8221B
• Ports: 5
• Management features: Unmanaged
• Speeds: 100/1000/2500
• Jumbo frame support: 12K
• Standards: IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-T), IEEE 802.3ab,(1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.3bz (2.5GBase-T), IEEE 802.3x (Full-Duplex Flow Control)
• Total switching capacity : 25 Gbps
• MAC address table : 16K
• Total flow: 12.5 Gbps
• Packet buffer: 4.1 Mbit
• Packet forwarding rate: 18.6 Mpps
• Advanced features: IEEE 802.3X traffic management
• Transmission mode: Store and forward
• Maximum power consumption: 10 W
• Cooling: Fanless
• Dimensions: 90 mm x 140 mm x 28 mm

For a home office or small business this would be a great asset.