Technical data
Switch application site	Desktop
LAN speed	1Gbit/s
Number of PoE/LAN ports	0/8
Management	Smart managed (WebGui)
Ventilation switch	Fanless

The Allnet ALL-SG8208M is a smart managed Layer-2-switch with eight Gigabit Ethernet ports, designed for use in small and medium-sized workgroups. It enables reliable and high-performance networking of computers, servers, and other network devices. The switch operates in Store-and-Forward mode and supports Auto-Negotiation, allowing speed and duplex modes (half-duplex or full-duplex) to adjust automatically. The maximum line speed is 1 Gbit/s per port, with backward compatibility to 10/100 Mbit/s. The switch fabric has a capacity of 16 Gbps, ensuring efficient data processing even under high network traffic. The buffer memory size is 524.8 KBytes, and the switch supports Jumbo Frames up to 10 KBytes, optimizing the transmission of large data packets.

Applications

The ALL-SG8208M is designed for use in the desktop environment and is particularly suitable for office environments where a noise-free operating environment is required. The fanless design ensures no cooling-related noise is generated. The robust metal housing is intended exclusively for desktop mounting or wall mounting. The operating temperature ranges from 0 °C to 55 °C, and the operating humidity is 10 % to 90 %, enabling flexible integration into various indoor spaces.

Functions and Equipment in Detail

The switch features 8 RJ45 ports with 10/100/1000BaseT(X) support. Uplink is possible on all ports, with Auto-MDI/MDI-X enabling automatic connection detection. The address table can store up to 8,000 MAC addresses. LED indicators for Power, Link, and Activity support visual monitoring of the operating status. Power supply is via an external power supply unit.

Technology Explained Simply

The ALL-SG8208M is a smart managed switch, meaning it can be managed via a Web GUI (HTTP/HTTPS) as well as a Command-Line Interface (CLI) over console (RFC854). It supports SNMP (v1/v2c) for network monitoring and management. The QoS functions (Quality of Service) enable prioritization of data traffic through 8 Priority Queues, Rate Limiting (inbound and outbound), and various scheduling methods such as WRR, WFQ, Strict Priority, and Hybrid. The Class of Service can be defined at port, flow, or IP-based levels (802.1p, IP ToS, IP DSCP). This is particularly important for transmitting VoIP, video streaming, or other time-critical applications.

Compatibility and Accessories

The switch is compatible with a wide range of patch cables available in our range. These include, for example, CAT5e cables with 100 MHz bandwidth in various lengths (e.g. 0.25 m, 0.5 m, 5 m) and CAT6 cables with 250 MHz bandwidth (e.g. 0.25 m, 1 m, 2 m, 3 m, 5 m, 7.5 m, 10 m, 15 m). Cable variants include S-STP (S/FTP), S-FTP (SF/UTP), and FTP (F/UTP) with LSZH insulation. These cable types are suitable for connecting the RJ45 ports of the switch to end devices.

Management and Security Functions

The switch supports VLANs (64 static VLANs, port-based, IEEE802.1q Tagged-based) as well as Voice VLAN (OUI mode) to segment data traffic and set priorities for voice traffic. Link Aggregation (IEEE802.3ad LACP, static trunks) allows combining multiple ports into a logical connection path, increasing bandwidth and redundancy. IGMP Snooping (supports IGMP v1/v2/v3) optimizes multicast traffic by sending data only to the relevant recipients. Storm Control protects against broadcast, multicast, and unicast storms. Additional security functions include Port Security, IP-MAC-Port-VID binding, DoS prevention, and Access Control Lists (ACLs) operating at L2 to L4 levels. HTTPS and SSL 2.0 support secure management communication. A Reset button allows quick restoration to factory settings.

IPv6 Support and Network Diagnostics

The switch offers comprehensive IPv6 functions, including IPv6 Application (HTTP/HTTPS, TELNET, SNMP, TFTP, PING, DHCPv6) and IPv6 Host functions (static IP address, Default Gateway, Neighbor Discovery, Duplicate Address Detection, ICMPv6). The Cable Diagnostics function enables testing of network cables for faults. Port Mirroring (many to one) allows monitoring of data traffic on one port via another port. Syslog (RFC3164) can be stored locally (RAM, Flash) or on a remote server. Time synchronization is achieved via local settings or SNTP.

Operational Advantages

The ALL-SG8208M offers high network performance with low power consumption through support for Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE, IEEE 802.3az). The smart managed functions enable centralized network management, making configuration and maintenance more efficient. Fault detection via LED indicators and Cable Diagnostics simplifies troubleshooting. Stackability via uplink ports allows network expansion. The robust metal construction ensures long service life and protection against mechanical influences.