StarTech ds5107 Specification Guide

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5 Port 10/100 Desktop Ethernet Switch
StarTech ID: DS5107
This easy-to-install, 5 Port Desktop Ethernet Switch offers simple plug and play installation and
provides 10/100Mbps auto-negotiation and support for auto MDI/MDIX functions on all ports, eliminating
the need for crossover cables or uplink ports and helping to create a practical,cost-effective way
to upgrade existing networks to a 100Mbps standard or bridge 10BaseT and 100BaseTX networks.
Applications and Solutions 
> Small business networks requiring fast data transfer
> Provides a 200Mbps link for servers
> Segmenting hubs to improve network performance
Features 
> All RJ-45 ports support 10BaseT/100BaseTX and Full-Duplex/Half-Duplex Auto-negotiation function.
> Auto MDIX (crossover) function provides automatic crossover when cascading switches or
hubs - crossover cables or special uplink ports are no longer required
> Complies with IEEE 802.3 10BaseT Ethernet and 802.3u 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet standards
> IEEE 802.3x compliant flow control for full duplex and backpressure for half duplex
> Simple and economical way to bridge 10BaseT network and 100BaseTX network.
> Store-and-forward switching architecture