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D-Link Unveils Power-Saving 8-Port Switch
In a bid to further Green Technology Initiative, D-Link expanded its role in the development of energy-saving products and initiatives. The vendor has introduced second generation D-Link 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch DGS-1008D, which provides up to 84 percent reduced power consumption without sacrificing network performance. Shipping now, the DGS-1008D is one of four environmentally friendly small office/home office (SOHO) unmanaged gigabit switches that will ship this year with newly enhanced power-saving features, including a power supply that is ENERGY STAR-compliant. Already available is the next-generation D-Link 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch DGS-1005D.
The incorporation of D-Link Green technology into these second generation switches re-emphasizes D-Link's strong commitment to protecting the environment, leading the development of eco-friendly products that comply with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directives. This second generation release of the D-Link Green switches is part of an award-winning company-wide D-Link Green technology computing initiative that includes manufacturing environmentally-responsible products, eco-friendly packaging, optimizing devices for ENERGY STAR compliance, and providing consumer education and recycling programs. “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 Ltd.
D-Link Green technology conserves energy by recognizing when a port is active or inactive then adjusts its power accordingly, benefiting home/SOHO users who may not need perpetual use of their computers or the use of all the ports on their switches. It is also capable of altering power usage in relation to the length of its cable, conserving energy use for both the user and the environment without any loss of performance. Through D-Link Green technology, the switches are able to analyze the cable's length and adjust the power accordingly. Since the cable length used by home/SOHO users is usually less than 20m, power consumption can be significantly reduced. “We plan to continue the momentum of success attained through our first generation green products. D-Link seeks new avenues that protect the environment and help our customers save money in the process,” said Kotak.