Switch no gestionado Zyxel GS1100-16 16 puertos 32 Gbit/s

The Zyxel GS1100-16 is an unmanaged 16-port Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for office and small-to-medium network environments that require silent operation and energy-efficient technology. With a 32 Gbit/s switching capacity and plug-and-play operation, it delivers wire-speed transmission and supports jumbo frames up to 9K bytes to accommodate high-bandwidth traffic without management overhead.

Advantages

This fanless desktop switch offers non-blocking, wire-speed transmission across 16 RJ-45 Gigabit ports and supports Auto MDI/MDI-X for easy cabling. It is IEEE 802.3az compliant for energy-efficient operation, supports IEEE 802.3x flow control and IEEE 802.1p Class of Service for basic traffic handling, and accepts jumbo frames up to 9K bytes. The unmanaged design requires no configuration, simplifying deployment and protecting existing network investments while enabling migration to faster Gigabit speeds.

Suitable for

• Small office or home office networks
• Workgroups requiring quiet, fanless equipment
• Environments needing simple plug-and-play expansion of Gigabit ports
• Networks that benefit from basic QoS and flow control

Key specifications

• Ports: 16 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Switching capacity: 32 Gbit/s
• Switch type: Unmanaged
• Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.1p
• Jumbo frame support: up to 9K bytes
• Design: Fanless, desktop
• Auto MDI/MDI-X: Yes
• Weight: 1 kg

How to use

Place the GS1100-16 on a stable desktop surface with adequate ventilation. Connect each device to the switch using standard Cat5e or Cat6 cables; the Auto MDI/MDI-X feature automatically detects cable type so no crossover cables are required. Plug the switch into a power outlet and verify link/activity LEDs on each port to confirm connections. The switch operates immediately without configuration—devices will obtain network connectivity through the connected router or DHCP server as usual.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use quality Cat5e or Cat6 cables and distribute high-bandwidth devices across ports to avoid oversaturation of a single uplink. Place the switch away from heat sources and ensure the fanless unit has space for passive cooling. Because the device is unmanaged, use it where simple, maintenance-free connectivity is required rather than in networks needing VLANs or advanced management features.