D-Link has introduced a range of Green Ethernet desktop switches that it claims will reduce power consumption by up to 44%. D-link introduces the Gigabit Ethernet desktop switches, which are aimed at home users and small businesses, include new intelligent chip technology that is capable of detecting when PCs connected to them are turned off and powering down the switches.
How does it save energy?
It detects the length of the attached network cable and adjusts power use accordingly. By contrast, traditional switches typically operate using enough power to support 100m long cables despite the fact average network cable lengths are no longer than 10m.
The new switches measure when the desktop is turned off and automatically powers down into standby mode.
Availability
The switches will be available in the market by the end of this year.
Via: UberGizmo
