5 port switch

Common types include unmanaged Gigabit and multi-gig (2.5Gb) desktop switches, PoE/PoE+ models that supply power to devices, and smart/managed or PoE-powered 5-port switches that add management features while remaining compact.

Port speeds typically range from Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps) up to 2.5 Gigabit (2500 Mbps). Some models include auto-negotiation to adjust between 100 Mb, 1 Gb, and 2.5 Gb links.

PoE options vary. Some 5-port switches provide PoE+ on multiple ports with a shared budget (for example, 4 PoE+ ports with a 60W total budget), others offer higher total budgets (for example, 68W with specific per-port allocations). Some models are PoE-powered or support PoE pass-through from an upstream source.

They may be powered from a local AC adapter, receive power via PoE from an upstream switch or injector (eliminating the need for local AC), or offer both options depending on the model.

Many include IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and vendor-specific 'green' features that power down idle ports or adjust power based on cable length to reduce energy use.