---
title: TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008)
date: 2024-10-14 09:00:16
permalink: https://lesterchan.net/blog/2024/10/14/tp-link-8-port-10g-desktop-rackmount-switch-tl-sx1008/
author: Lester Chan
categories:
  - Network
tags:
  - 10Gbps
  - 8-Port
  - Amazon.sg
  - switch
  - TP-Link
  - unmanaged switch
---

TP-Link has two models of 10Gbps unmanaged switches. [TP-Link TL-SX1008 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch](https://www.tp-link.com/sg/business-networking/unmanaged-switch/tl-sx1008/) and [TP-Link DS1008X Omada 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch](https://www.tp-link.com/sg/business-networking/omada-switch-unmanaged/ds1008x/). From what I read, both are the same. The only difference is the warranty period and of course the price. TL-SX1008 is for the consumers. Hence, it comes with a shorter 3-year warranty, while the DS1008X is for businesses and hence comes with a 5-year warranty. Depending on the retailers, the price difference for both models ranges from S$100 to S$200.

I wanted a 10Gbps unmanaged switch to upgrade my house network to support 10Gbps speed. I intend to get the cheapest possible 10Gbps unmanaged switch I can find.

In this case, it is the TL-SX1008. It retails for **S$400** on [Amazon.sg](https://amzn.asia/d/7QPpwzg), and during Amazon Prime Day Sale, there is a S$20 credit card discount. I paid S$380 for it with an additional S$2 for shipping as it is fulfilled by [BizgramAsia](https://www.bizgram.com/).

[![TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008) - Box Front](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54060597004_2bc949412a_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54060597004_3f49cc3071_o.jpg "TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008) - Box Front")

[![TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008) - Box Back](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54060721495_061ec89a1e_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54060721495_23bc90d84d_o.jpg "TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008) - Box Back")

[![TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008) - Box](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54060597219_b008380e40_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54060597219_a801176d67_o.jpg "TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008) - Box")

[![TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008) - Box Contents](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54060596984_2473b03d10_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54060596984_8d2eed029c_o.jpg "TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008) - Box Contents")

[![TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008) - Front](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54060597214_12e4bf0f63_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54060597214_095b816df9_o.jpg "TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008) - Front")

[![TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008) - Bottom](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54060596454_12bace7ec8_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54060596454_1e6e2b293a_o.jpg "TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008) - Bottom")

The power cable goes to the back of the switch.

[![TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008) - Back](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54060596414_2e3aceb06e_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54060596414_7e882f1678_o.jpg "TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008) - Back")

On the left, there are ventilation holes for air flow.

[![TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008) - Left](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54060721420_0e5cdbc988_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54060721420_aed53cf754_o.jpg "TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008) - Left")

On the right, there is a built-in fan within the switch. And because of this, there will be a buzzing sound. It is noticeable in a quiet environment. However, if you put the switch on a closed rack or cabinet, you cannot hear it.

[![TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008) - Right](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54060720920_25a21db8ae_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54060720920_0006082c29_o.jpg "TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008) - Right")

[![TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54060720855_48f32a61eb_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54060720855_44c14452bf_o.jpg "TP-Link 8-Port 10G Desktop/Rackmount Switch (TL-SX1008)")

10Gbps switches are hot. It brought up the average temperature of my closed cabinet with rattan doors from 34° to 36°. Inside my cabinet, I have two [Noctua NF-A20](https://noctua.at/en/nf-a20-pwm) fans for ventilation.

Since it is an unmanaged switch, it is essentially no-frills. Besides the above two points, I don’t have other complaints, and for S$380, this switch is worth the money.

Ironically, I can’t test anything beyond 1Gbps because I don’t have any equipment that supports speed beyond that. However, it is a first step in futureproofing my house’s network.