Featuring a near-silent fanless design and compliance with IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet, EEE), the QSW-2104-2T operates quietly and with optimal power usage. With high performance and superb functionality, the QSW-2104-2T is the ideal choice for creating an affordable high-speed network environment in your home or workplace. Maximum flexibility with multiple 10G and 2.5G Ethernet ports The QSW-2104-2T features 10GbE and 2.5GbE RJ45 ports for connecting various bandwidth-demanding devices, and supports the NBASE-T standard for connection using Cat 5e or Cat 6a cabling. With the QSW-2104-2T, you can easily create a hybrid high-speed network in homes and offices to accelerate file transfer, virtual machine applications, multimedia streaming/sharing, and more. Future-proof your network environment QNAP offers comprehensive, budget-friendly storage and networking solutions that provide an array of connectivity possibilities. Easily and flexibly upgrade your workplace or home network now to handle bandwidth-hungry applications. Auto-negotiation for optimal speed of connection No complex settings are required to use the QSW-2104-2T - simply connect your devices and it's ready to use. The QSW-2104-2T supports auto-negotiation that optimizes transfer speeds and performance for each connected device. Loop detection and blocking The QSW-2104-2T features network loop detection. If a network loop is detected, the QSW-2104-2T automatically locks the looped ports to ensure the network environment quickly resumes normal operation. Near-silent and energy saving The QSW-2104-2T features a fanless design for near-silent operation. The unique ventilated construction assists in cooling without disrupting your quiet environment while maintaining high performance. IEEE 802.3az (EEE) support also reduces power consumption without sacrificing performance or functionality.