I have to switch now for about 2 weeks in use and can not say anything negative about it so far. By the metal casing makes the switch very robust. The measured velocity between 2 devices with 1Gbit network is nearly 40,000 KB per second, an additional file transfer with a 100Mbit device then brings again to 9,000 kbytes / sec without the other transmission rate has collapsed.
What is missing in the article information is that two mounting brackets include a 19-inch cabinet included. There is also a screw for the ground at the rear of the unit.
In my occupation at the time of the 8-port switch consumes about 13 watts.