The VS8 is a managed eight (8) port gigabit ethernet switch designed for harsh environments that demand systems with scaled down footprints, reduced power consumption and weight constraints. The micro circular connectors provide an easy and cost effective solution for connection with network ports, RS-232 and power GUI management access, and a wide range DC voltage input. Specified for military platforms such as ground vehicles, aircraft, and unmanned vehicles, the featherweight compact VS8 delivers a powerful feature package capable of securely managing a complex GbE network under all environmental conditions specified in MIL-STD 461, 810, 1275 and DO-160. This SWaP enhanced L2 switch distributes data with carrier grade features such as IPv4/IPv6 multicast traffic routing between virtual LANS, RSTP, and MSTP support, QoS user priority, link aggregation, input priority mapping, port control, and authentication per 802.1, Web/CLI, and ACLs. With a fully sealed enclosure, the VS8 is a perfect solution for environments subject to temperature extremes, dust, water, shock, and vibration.