TRENDnet 28-Port Gigabit Switch price drops to $159.99

$20 off the list price.

Twenty-four Gigabit ports and four 10G SFP+ uplinks in one rack-mountable box is a lot of switching for a home lab. The TRENDnet 28-Port Gigabit Switch drops to $159.99 - save $20. That is the kind of price that makes a 10G backbone realistic instead of aspirational.

For just $159.99, down from its list price of $179.99, you get 128Gbps of switching capacity and four SFP+ cages for fiber or DAC runs to a NAS or server. The $20 cut is 11% off.

THE DEAL

TRENDnet 28-Port Gigabit Switch

$159.99 (was $179.99) - Save $20 (11% off)

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The TEG-30262 is an unmanaged switch, so there is no web console, no VLAN setup, and no configuration to break. You plug it in, and every port talks to every other port at full speed. For a rack that needs a wide flat network with fast uplinks, that simplicity is the appeal.

What You're Getting

The fanless build is the detail that matters most in a closet or a home office rack. No fan means no whine and lower power draw. The four SFP+ ports take 10G optics or DAC cables, which is the cheapest way to add a fast link between a switch and a storage box.

Who This Is For

Best for homelab builders, small offices, and anyone wiring a house with more than a dozen drops. If you have a NAS with a 10G card sitting idle, four SFP+ ports turn that into a real backbone. Buyers who need managed features like VLANs, link aggregation, or port mirroring should look at a smart switch instead.

The Caveat

Unmanaged means no traffic control, so you cannot segment guest devices or prioritize a video call. If your network needs policy, this is the wrong layer of switch. It is rated 4.4 stars across 38 reviews, which is a small sample for a piece of infrastructure.

Final Verdict

Four 10G uplinks and 24 Gigabit ports, now $159.99 at Amazon. If your rack only needs more Gigabit ports and nothing faster, a plain 24-port switch will cost less.