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TP-Link 24-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Desktop/Rackmount Ethernet Metal Switch

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Amazon has TP-Link 24-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Desktop/Rackmount Ethernet Metal Switch (TL-SG1024S) on sale for $64.99. Shipping is free.

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    • At the time of research, this product is $14 lower (18.75% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices ranging from $79.99.
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    • This unmanaged gigabit switch provides an easy way to increase the reliability of your network server connection. Housed in a metal case and offering up to 24 ports (10/100/1000Mbps) RJ45 ports w/ a fanless design ensures reliable performance; fits standard 1U rackmount
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Amazon has TP-Link 24-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Desktop/Rackmount Ethernet Metal Switch (TL-SG1024S) on sale for $64.99. Shipping is free.

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Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Price Research
    • At the time of research, this product is $14 lower (18.75% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices ranging from $79.99.
  • About the Deal
    • This unmanaged gigabit switch provides an easy way to increase the reliability of your network server connection. Housed in a metal case and offering up to 24 ports (10/100/1000Mbps) RJ45 ports w/ a fanless design ensures reliable performance; fits standard 1U rackmount
    • Product is eligible for refund/replacement within 30-days of purchase
    • Offer valid while pricing/product claim/supplies last
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PennyPincherPro
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I get what you're saying, if this is being framed as enthusiast gear, fine. My worry is that once 1Gb gets labeled "not serious," the cheap, boring, reliable stuff is what disappears first.A lot of real setups still don't have gig+ internet or devices that benefit from more than 1Gb, and these switches solve those problems cleanly. I'd be pretty annoyed if practical, affordable gear vanished just because "future-proof" became the only lens people use. Then all of a sudden my 5 port gig switch options go from $8 to $40 for a 2.5 I can't even get benefit from.
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will74
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I think the reality is that this is a nice little switch for someone in a regular sized home. Most devices even if they are gigabit capable won't hit that speed frequently at the same time to saturate the uplink. This isn't for enterprise networks. Even on an enterprise network I see places where they still have many users on 100 meg ports with a 1 gig uplink. For general office work / home network, this covers 99% of most people's needs, so I'm not sure what's sad about that
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Atomicrobot
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I get that it seems odd that in 2026 we're still buying unmanaged gigabit switches from TP-Link like it's 2008. It seems like we should have 10G wired up everywhere by now.
But the truth is, these are small, quiet, and sufficient for nearly all home and small business tasks. It has no fan, so unless it ends up with some kind of electrical hum, it's silent. It has non-blocking ports so each port gets the full 1Gbps which is still enough for just about any single device that isn't a NAS or server. Netflix only recommends 25Mbps for 4k streaming, this thing could populate every port to a TV and load up the highest quality streaming on each of them without breaking 5% usage.
I also have seen these TP-link ones operate in offices, on the floor, in a rats nest of cables, covered in dust operating for a decade. So it's basically impossible to kill too.
So i get your point, but 65 bucks is still an amazing deal to set up basic hardwire switching for an entire house or office.
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Community Reviews

This TP Link 24 port unmanaged gigabit switch is basic, quiet, and built for simple wired networking at home or in a small office. It offers non blocking 1Gbps ports, no fan, and enough capacity for typical devices, streaming, printers, phones, and even a Plex server or modest office setup. The main limit is speed, since heavier workloads like video editing, large NAS backups, or dense 4K camera systems can outgrow it. It also depends on existing cabling and may be less appealing if you are already planning a 2.5GbE or 10G upgrade path.

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  • Yes. It is a basic 1Gb unmanaged switch that covers most home and small office needs, and its non-blocking ports can deliver the full 1Gbps per port. It is especially useful when you just need more wired ports for devices that rarely saturate gigabit at the same time.

    will74AtomicrobotHotpuck6zyberwoof

  • Yes. It can sit between your router and multiple wired devices, and it works well for printers, IP phones, TVs, and a Plex server. It is a simple way to keep those devices off Wi‑Fi while getting a more stable connection.

    BuyMoreChuckzyberwoof

  • Yes, but the port layout matters for placement. It is convenient to flip it around for home use to hide cables, while rack-style setups often prefer power and Ethernet on opposite sides.

    flyjarOsiris11235

  • Yes, it is fanless, so it should be silent in normal use. That makes it a good fit for a home office, living room, or any place where fan noise would be annoying.

    Atomicrobot

  • Not if you have a lot of high-bandwidth wired workloads. A dozen 4K security cameras or a WFH video-editing setup can exceed what a 1Gb unmanaged switch is meant for, even though it is fine for ordinary browsing, streaming, and general office use.

    Hotpuck6

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Feb 6, 2026 5:57 PM
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VininFeb 6, 2026 5:57 PM
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Quote from TekkenLord View quoted comment :
Attorney General James Uthmeier Issues Subpoena to TP Link Over Cybersecurity Risks, Alleged Data-sharing with Chinese Communist Party

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Feb 6, 2026 8:36 PM
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Osiris11235Feb 6, 2026 8:36 PM
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Quote from flyjar View quoted comment :
Am I the only one that wants the power and ethernet ports on the same side?
Agreed for home use (so you can flip it around and hide all the cables). These are likely designed for server/rack use though where ethernet cables on one side and power cables on another side are common.
Feb 6, 2026 8:44 PM
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zyberwoofFeb 6, 2026 8:44 PM
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Quote from aboose View quoted comment :
Ok, I got flamed for saying 5 port gigabit switches are a little outdated in the big 26, but a 24 port 1 gig switch is just sad. That's not modern and this is enthusiast gear I can only assume.
I don't think most would consider this enthusiast gear. This is basic barebones gear, in the good way. It's for someone who simply wants simplicity and reliability. It could be for someone building a cluster of inexpensive devices. But outside of that, it's for a home owner who knows nothing more than wired connections are typically better than wireless ones.

Adding structured cabling to a home is not a small task. But if you plan ahead and pay for it, or have good luck and buy a house with it already there, then this switch will work great. It's dead simple. All you need to know is connect one of your router's LAN ports to this. After that, every other device you connect works the same as your Wi-Fi, but more stable and most likely faster.

I do wish these were cheaper by now. And I do personally want to move to 2.5+ GbE managed switches since I am an enthusiast with a home lab. But I've been using a similar TRENDnet TEG-S24Dg since 2013, and it's clear that my home still doesn't need anything better.
Feb 7, 2026 12:06 AM
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BigLanFeb 7, 2026 12:06 AM
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Quote from zyberwoof View quoted comment :
I don't think most would consider this enthusiast gear. This is basic barebones gear, in the good way. It's for someone who simply wants simplicity and reliability. It could be for someone building a cluster of inexpensive devices. But outside of that, it's for a home owner who knows nothing more than wired connections are typically better than wireless ones.

Adding structured cabling to a home is not a small task. But if you plan ahead and pay for it, or have good luck and buy a house with it already there, then this switch will work great. It's dead simple. All you need to know is connect one of your router's LAN ports to this. After that, every other device you connect works the same as your Wi-Fi, but more stable and most likely faster.

I do wish these were cheaper by now. And I do personally want to move to 2.5+ GbE managed switches since I am an enthusiast with a home lab. But I've been using a similar TRENDnet TEG-S24Dg since 2013, and it's clear that my home still doesn't need anything better.
The cheap option for 2.5gb stuff are the 8 port AliExpress specials. PR ces have crept up this year, but I see HiSpurce models for under $50. 2 of them and a sfp+ DAC cable to connect will give you 16 rj45 ports for around $100.
But agreed that the name brand 2.5 is expensive. Unifi have the Flex 2.5 for $150 with 8 ports, but their bigger Pro Max 16 only has 4 2.5 ports and the rest are 1gb. Most homes don't have a lot of wired equipment that support 2.5 though - TVs are still commonly 100mb and consoles are still 1gb.
Feb 7, 2026 9:19 AM
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paliknightFeb 7, 2026 9:19 AM
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Quote from PennyPincherPro View quoted comment :
I get what you're saying, if this is being framed as enthusiast gear, fine. My worry is that once 1Gb gets labeled "not serious," the cheap, boring, reliable stuff is what disappears first.A lot of real setups still don't have gig+ internet or devices that benefit from more than 1Gb, and these switches solve those problems cleanly. I'd be pretty annoyed if practical, affordable gear vanished just because "future-proof" became the only lens people use. Then all of a sudden my 5 port gig switch options go from $8 to $40 for a 2.5 I can't even get benefit from.
That's reasonable, but plenty of homelabbers will be transferring files locally and would benefit from faster speeds regardless of their Internet speeds. I know this is a niche use case but 5/10gb switches should have come down in price by now. For some reason they aren't budging much. I would have expected the 1/2.5gb switches to be even cheaper by now and 5/10gb switches to be at a reasonable price. Similar to how larger capacity storage reduced the price of lower capacity storage (during normal times).
Feb 7, 2026 2:04 PM
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AtomicrobotFeb 7, 2026 2:04 PM
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Quote from zyberwoof View quoted comment :
I don't think most would consider this enthusiast gear. This is basic barebones gear, in the good way. It's for someone who simply wants simplicity and reliability. It could be for someone building a cluster of inexpensive devices. But outside of that, it's for a home owner who knows nothing more than wired connections are typically better than wireless ones. Adding structured cabling to a home is not a small task. But if you plan ahead and pay for it, or have good luck and buy a house with it already there, then this switch will work great. It's dead simple. All you need to know is connect one of your router's LAN ports to this. After that, every other device you connect works the same as your Wi-Fi, but more stable and most likely faster.I do wish these were cheaper by now. And I do personally want to move to 2.5+ GbE managed switches since I am an enthusiast with a home lab. But I've been using a similar TRENDnet TEG-S24Dg since 2013, and it's clear that my home still doesn't need anything better.
Also this is a perfect switch for the enthusiast who has wired up their home but is about to sell it. Swap this in for your fancy managed switch gear as you leave and the next guy doesn't have to inherit your tech while keeping the lines perfectly functional. If he's an enthusiast too, he'll either expect you to take your stack or negotiate for you to leave it. If he's not he wouldn't know what to do with it anyway but will likely understand "plug Ethernet into port" and then it will work for him. It's a win-win.
Feb 9, 2026 8:00 AM
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madmallardFeb 9, 2026 8:00 AM
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Quote from paliknight View quoted comment :
That's reasonable, but plenty of homelabbers will be transferring files locally and would benefit from faster speeds regardless of their Internet speeds. I know this is a niche use case but 5/10gb switches should have come down in price by now. For some reason they aren't budging much. I would have expected the 1/2.5gb switches to be even cheaper by now and 5/10gb switches to be at a reasonable price. Similar to how larger capacity storage reduced the price of lower capacity storage (during normal times).
you kinda answered your own question Homelabbers a niche by comparison, and volume dictates market as much as anything else.

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Feb 10, 2026 4:54 PM
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tien113Feb 10, 2026 4:54 PM
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Quote from TenderOctopus442 View quoted comment :
10G often requires special cabling, but 2.5GB can generally be run in Cat5e that people already have in their homes.
cat6 can do 10g, no need special cabling.

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