TRENDnet TEG-S750 5-Port 10G Switch: features, specs and who it suits

The TRENDnet TEG-S750 is a small unmanaged switch with five copper ports that each run at up to 10 gigabits per second. It is a plug-and-play way to connect a handful of fast devices, such as a workstation, a network storage box and a router, without learning a management interface.

Five 10G ports

Each of the five RJ45 ports supports 10GBASE-T. They also support the intermediate multi-gigabit speeds, so devices with 2.5G or 5G network cards connect at their own speed. TRENDnet says it supports IEEE 802.3bz 2.5GBASE-T over Cat5e cabling or better, and IEEE 802.3an 10GBASE-T over Cat6a or better. The switching capacity is 100Gbps, which is the total the switch can move between its ports.

Capacity matters because five ports at 10 gigabits in both directions add up to exactly 100Gbps (5 x 10 x 2). In plain terms, the switch should be able to run all ports at full speed at once without becoming a bottleneck.

Unmanaged means simple

TRENDnet describes this as an unmanaged switch, so there are no settings to configure. You connect cables and it works. That keeps things easy, but it means no VLANs, no traffic prioritisation and no remote monitoring. LED indicators show the status of each port.

Fanless and compact

The switch has a compact metal housing and a fanless design. With no fan, it runs silently and uses less energy, which suits a quiet office or a desk. It measures about 7.0 x 5.7 x 1.3 inches (roughly 18 x 14.5 x 3.3 cm) and weighs 3.0 lb (about 1.4 kg). Even a fanless 10GBASE-T switch tends to get warm, so leave room around it for air to move.

Compliance and support

TRENDnet lists the switch as NDAA and TAA compliant, which matters to some government and institutional buyers when they plan installations. It carries a lifetime manufacturer protection for the US and Canada only, and English-speaking technical support during normal business hours.

Who it suits

It suits home offices, small studios and home labs that want a few fast links, such as video editors sharing files with a storage server. It also helps anyone who has upgraded part of their network to 2.5G or 10G and wants a switch that matches. It doesn't offer fibre ports or Power over Ethernet according to the listing.

What to check before you buy

• Cabling: 10G over copper works best on Cat6a. Check what is in your walls and on your patch cables.
• Device ports: make sure your computers or storage have 2.5G, 5G or 10G network ports, or the extra speed will go unused.
• Uplink to your router: if the router has only gigabit ports, the link to the internet and other devices stays at that speed.
• PoE: the listing doesn't mention it, so cameras and access points need their own power.
• Management: if you need VLANs, a managed switch is the right type instead.
• Region: the warranty and support terms are for the US and Canada.

The short version

• Five 10GBASE-T ports that also negotiate 2.5G and 5G, with 100Gbps switching capacity.
• Unmanaged, plug-and-play design with LED status indicators.
• Fanless and silent, in a compact metal case.
• NDAA and TAA compliant, with lifetime protection in the US and Canada.

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