D-Link 6-Port Gigabit Industrial Unmanaged Switch with 2 x SFP Ports

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

If you need a simple, reliable add-on switch for an industrial or comms rack, this D-Link 6-port unmanaged with dual SFP is a sensible buy. The big practical win is the mix of copper for your everyday devices (printers, APs, PCs, small controllers) plus SFP uplinks for longer runs or fibre back to another switch without faffing about with separate media converters. At £117.36 ex-VAT, it’s fairly good value as long as you’re not expecting “managed” features—this is for plug-in-and-go networks where uptime matters more than tweaking VLANs, monitoring, or advanced traffic control.

Who it suits: small industrial sites, workshops, outbuildings, or edge deployments where you want something that just stays up and the uplink flexibility of SFP is handy. Who should *avoid* it: anyone who needs VLAN segmentation, link monitoring/alerts, or traffic policies, because unmanaged means you don’t get that control. Also, double-check you’re comfortable with two SFP ports being the uplink option—if you’re planning multiple fibre drops or need lots of spare expansion ports, you may outgrow a 6-port box quickly and should budget for something larger or managed.