{"product_id":"asustor-asw205t","title":"Asustor ASW205T 2.5GbE Unmanaged Switch","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ace-asustor-asw205t-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n#ace-asustor-asw205t-copy { font-family: Inter, Arial, sans-serif; color: inherit; }\n\/* Reuses the current ACE calculator FAQ disclosure treatment. 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Its unmanaged design keeps setup straightforward, while a fanless metal enclosure makes it suitable for a workspace where noise and clutter matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect compatible NAS systems, computers and other Ethernet devices without a switch-management interface. Each port automatically negotiates 2.5Gb\/s, 1Gb\/s or 100Mb\/s, allowing faster devices and existing Gigabit equipment to share the network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive RJ-45 ports with up to 2.5GbE per port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25Gb\/s switching capacity and 12.5Gb\/s non-blocking throughput\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFanless metal enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesktop or wall-mounted installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum 10W power consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Faster Local Network\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a 2.5GbE connection between suitable workstations and storage. Devices such as ASUSTOR AS5202T, AS5304T, AS6602T and AS6604T can connect through their compatible Ethernet ports; use a supported adapter where a computer needs an upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStraightforward Everyday Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no VLAN or routing settings to configure on this unmanaged model. Connect the power supply and Ethernet devices, then let the ports negotiate their supported link speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Quiet, Compact Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal housing and passive cooling avoid a cooling fan. The 28 × 140 × 90mm body can sit on a desk or be wall mounted, with cable and ventilation space maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep the Network Roles Clear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASW205T is an Ethernet switch, not a Wi-Fi access point, modem or PoE injector. Use the appropriate router for Internet access and separate power for devices that need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASW205T is a considered 2.5GbE upgrade for a small wired network that needs quiet operation and simple setup. Its five ports support compatible faster devices while retaining 1GbE and 100Mb\/s connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ace-article-faq\" aria-label=\"Frequently Asked Questions\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"asustor-asw205t-faq\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eDo I Need to Configure the Switch?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo management interface is required for normal operation. This is an unmanaged Ethernet switch: connect the power supply and compatible network devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"asustor-asw205t-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eWill Gigabit Devices Still Work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Its ports negotiate 100Mb\/s, 1Gb\/s or 2.5Gb\/s. Each connection runs at the speed supported by both ends and the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"asustor-asw205t-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eDoes It Supply Power over Ethernet?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This model is not a PoE switch. Connected cameras, access points and other devices need their own suitable power arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"asustor-asw205t-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eDoes It Replace My Router or Wi-Fi?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It adds wired Ethernet ports. Keep an appropriate router for Internet routing and a separate wireless access point where Wi-Fi is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"asustor-asw205t-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eWill Every File Transfer Reach 2.5Gb\/s?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The negotiated Ethernet rate is a link specification. Storage speed, computer performance, protocol overhead and the rest of the network affect actual transfer performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"asustor-asw205t-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eDoes It Have a Cooling Fan?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. ASW205T is fanless. Leave the enclosure’s ventilation unobstructed and operate it within the specified 0–40°C temperature range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Asustor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41367780655163,"sku":"AST-92W02-T0200001","price":103.72,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/4541\/3179\/files\/asustor-asw205t-5-port-25gbase-t-unmanaged-switch-1689518.png?v=1792490634","url":"https:\/\/aceperipherals.com\/products\/asustor-asw205t","provider":"ACE Peripherals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}