The D-Link DES-1008D is an unmanaged stand-alone Layer 2 switch designed for home and small offices. It features 8 10/100Mbps ports, allowing connection to workstations and servers. The switch supports auto-negotiation for network speed (10Mbps or 100Mbps) and duplex modes, along with flow control for reliable data transfer. An MDI uplink port facilitates easy expansion by cascading multiple switches. With 200Mbps full duplex, it offers high-speed data transfer. The auto-negotiation of MDI/MDIX crossover eliminates the need for special cables, allowing any port to connect to servers, workstations, hubs, or other switches using standard straight-through twisted-pair cables.