QNAP announced a new L2 Web-managed switch called QSW-M2108R-2C, the product is intended for small businesses that supports 10 Gigabit LAN.

The L2 web managed switch has a high speed 10 Gigabit LAN port. It is equipped with a management function equipped with a Web GUI that allows intuitive operation and can simplify network management for small and medium-sized enterprises where it is difficult to assign a dedicated administrator.

The LAN port is equipped with 8 ports of 2.5 Gigabit LAN port in addition to 2 ports of 10 Gigabit LAN (SFP + / RJ45). Even in an environment where existing Cat5e / 6a cables are laid, network performance can be increased up to 2.5 times. It also has functions such as "link aggregation" that combines multiple networks, virtual network function "VLAN", "QoS" that prioritizes bandwidth, and "IGMP snooping" that minimizes bandwidth loss.

The form factor is a half rack mount, and two horizontal units can be installed on a normal rack mounter. The management port is Gigabit LAN x 1, the switching capacity is 80 Gbps, the Mac address table is 16K, and the cooling fan is equipped with two PWM-controlled double ball bearing fans. The external dimensions are width 207 mm, depth 199.5 mm, height 43.3 mm, and weight 1.2 kg. Product warranty is 2 years.

QNAP is advertising this as a cost-effective switch, but then did not list the price. Early listing prices look to be roughly 439 EUR/USD though.