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The IT Due Diligence Checklist for Mergers and Acquisitions
11 Mar, 2026




£130.67 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
For £107.51 ex‑VAT, this D-Link 10‑port Smart Managed switch is a sensible buy if you want “proper” network control without paying big-brand money. The two SFP uplinks are the real value here for UK office setups—run fibre between cabinets, reduce copper runs, and keep things tidy in server rooms/comm cupboards. Smart management also helps you avoid the classic pain of unmanaged switches: you can segment traffic properly, set basic QoS, and generally stop broadcasts/chaos from spreading when the network grows a bit.
Who it’s best for: small offices, branch sites, and SMBs where you need managed features but don’t want a heavyweight stack. It’s also handy as an access switch for VoIP + normal data traffic, where sensible configuration matters. Why you might *not* buy it: if you’re expecting enterprise-grade reliability at scale or lots of advanced features (and frequent changes) across many VLANs, this is more “good for the floor” than “backbone core.” If your priority is maximum resilience and high-end feature depth, spend more or choose something more robust.
Overall: good value for a small, managed edge/access role—just make sure your team is comfortable doing the initial setup, because with managed switches, time spent configuring beats “set and forget.”

D-Link
D-Link DXS 1210-10MP - Switch - Managed - 8 x 10GBase-T + 2 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ - rack-mountable - PoE++ (370 W)

Zyxel
Zyxel GS1920-48v2 - Switch - smart - 48 x 10/100/1000 + 4 x combo Gigabit SFP + 2 x Gigabit SFP - rack-mountable

TP-Link
TP-Link LiteWave LS108G - Switch - unmanaged - 8 x 10/100/1000 - desktop - AC 220 V

Zyxel
Zyxel GS1350-12HP - Switch - smart - 8 x 10/100/1000 (PoE+) + 2 x 10/100/1000 (uplink) + 2 x Gigabit SFP (uplink) - desktop, rack-mountable - PoE+ (130 W)