The HP 1820-8G switch #J9979A, ordering number J9979A#ABA, is a simple, stripped down solution for a basic 8 port Gigabit switch in an office environment.  

This HP managed switch features eight autosensing 10/100/1000BaseT ports.  It comes in a silent, fanless case which enables silent operation even in close quarters, and also includes all the hardware necessary for either wall- or rack-mounting.  This makes it an excellent option for startups or extremely small physical offices where space and silence are both at a premium.

The HP 1820-8G Gigabit Ethernet switch is also designed for maximum ease-of-use, with a plug-and-play design that allows it to be network-ready right out of the box.  There may not be a need to log into its easy-to-use GUI besides changing the default passwords!  This makes the HP 1820-8G a good option as a "fire and forget" box that you set up once to enable a secondary network function, and never touch again.

The HP 1820-8G switch has:

• 8 Autosensing Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Maximum packet throughput: 11.9Mpps
• IEEE 802.3x flow control to reduce bottlenecks
• Energy Efficient Ethernet for additional power savings
• SSL encryption support
• Both wall and rack-mounting hardware included
• VoIP-focused QoS support
• Silent fanless case design
• Autonomous anti-Denial Of Service security routines
• Full VLAN support with 802.1Q tagging
• Jumbo (10kb) packet support
• Up to four-trunk Link Aggregation for high-bandwidth backbones
• External locator and status LEDs
• LLDP-MED media endpoint discovery speeds device setup
• HP Limited Lifetime Warranty and 24/7 Phone Support for 3 Years
• Order part # J9979A#ABA

For an inexpensive, reliable, and simple option in 8 port Gigabit switch network expansions, the HP 1820-8G switch can save plenty of time and money.  Contact Hummingbird Networks today for more details on each HP switch.