D-Link Unveils Next-Generation Power-Saving Switches

D-Link’s green switches just got greener. The end-to-end networking solutions provider has introduced the second-generation D-Link 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch (DGS-1005D), which provides up to 73 percent reduced power consumption without sacrificing network performance as per company claims.

Shipping now, the DGS-1005D is one of four environmentally-friendly small office/home office (SOHO) unmanaged gigabit switches that will ship this year with newly enhanced power-savings. The next-generation D-Link 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch (DGS-1008D), 16-port (DGS-1016D) and 24-port (DGS-1024D) unmanaged gigabit switches will also receive enhanced power-savings later this year.

The second-generation releases of the D-Link DGS-1000D series multi-port desktop switches are part of a company-wide D-Link Green technology computing initiative that includes manufacturing environmentally-responsible products, eco-friendly packaging, optimising devices for ENERGY STAR certification, and providing consumer education and recycling programmes.

“Our goal is to maintain industry leadership as a pioneer of Green networking technology by building in even more energy-saving features into our products without sacrificing performance,” said Jayesh Kotak, VP – Product Management, D-Link India. “We plan to continue the momentum of success we’ve realised with our first generation Green products as we seek new avenues that protect the environment and help our customers save money in the process.”