The Pakedge SE-8-EP unmanaged switch is designed to be used as a standalone switch in a small network or as an edge switch downstream of a main or a managed switch in a medium size network. Designed for use in multimedia and AV networks, the SE-8-EP employs 8 gigabit (10/100/1000) ports for high traffic throughput, while minimizing lag and latency. The plug and play ports allow for easy connectivity with no setup or configuration required.