D-Link DES-3010FA is a high-performance managed Layer 2 switch that provides an ideal solution for workgroups and departments. The DES-3010FA is a great entry level managed switch for the SMB just starting out or the already established business looking to bring a managed solution to the desktop. The fiber uplink can provide connectivity for a small group of users over a larger distance such as on a campus or between indoor classrooms. The DES-3010FA has (8) 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ports and a 100BASE-FX port for fiber uplinks to servers and/or backbone switches up to 2km away. In addition the DES-3010FA is also equipped with a copper 1000Base-T port for easy uplinks to standard Gigabit copper switches. With a total 10 ports, The DES-3010FA is truly unique in its class. With a 3.8Gbps switch fabric, the DES-3010FA is a wire-speed, high performance switch. It includes support for Private VLANs (for isolating ports to protect privacy), and Guest VLANs (for temporary and limited access). Guest VLANs are useful when migrating end users to an 802.1x environment when existing workstations do not yet support the 802.1x protocol, and for delivering limited services such as Internet access to unauthenticated and short-term users. When deployed in a school campus, bookstore, coffee house, or other retail establishment, the DES-3010FA can be used in conjunction with wireless Access Points to create a secure Internet 'Hot Spot' allowing visitors to access special services or surf the Internet, completely isolated from sensitive internal network data. By widely supporting IEEE approved specifications, the DES-3010FA leverages your existing investment in a multi-vendor environment, while maximizing compatibility of business critical features like, Spanning Tree (802.1D/w/s), QoS (802.1p), Port mirroring, and network management.