Gigabit Power, 10/100 Simplicity
- Connects up to 10x faster than Fast Ethernet for maximum performance†
- Up to 60% lower power consumption
- Auto power-down mode saves energy when port is unused
- Simple to combine Fast Ethernet and Gigabit devices in your network
- Plug-and-play installation delivers ease of use
Features
- ProSafe 5- and 8-port Gigabit Desktop Switches connect your network with the dual advantages of performance and convenience
- Fast, auto-switching Ethernet connection integrates 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps devices into your network
- Supports Windows® and Macintosh® platforms
- LEDs make it easy to monitor link, speed, and activity
- AutoUplink™ technology automatically adjusts for two common types of cables
- Compact metal case for desktop or wall mounting
Up to 60% lower power consumptionNETGEAR Green
- Auto power-down mode saves energy when port is unused
- Packaging manufactured with at least 80% recycled materials
Network Ports
- 8 auto-sensing UTP ports
Forwarding Mode
- Store-and-forward
- 192 KB on-chip packet buffering
Performance
- Bandwidth: 16 Gbps (non-blocking)
- Forwarding rate:
- 10 Mbps port: 14,800 packets/sec
- 100 Mbps port: 148,000 packets/sec
- 1000 Mbps port: 1,480,000 packets/sec - Latency (using 1500-byte packets):
- 10 Mbps: 30μs (max)
- 100 Mbps: 6μs (max)
- 1000 Mbps: 4μs (max) - MAC address database: 4,000
- Mean time between failures (MTBF):
>1 million hours (~114 years)
Status LEDs
- System power
- Link, speed, and activity indicators per port built into each RJ-45 port
AC Power
- Power adapter: 12W, 12V DC, 1A
- Maximum power consumption:
- 4.92W (if cable length > 10 m)
- 4.08W (if cable length < 10 m)
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions (w x d x h):
158 x 105 x 27 mm (6.2 x 4.1 x 1.1 in) - Weight: 0.522 kg (1.15 lb)
Environmental Specifications
- Operating temperature: 0º to 50º C (32º to 122º F)
- Operating humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
- Storage temperature: -20º to 70° C (-4º to 158º F)
- Storage humidity: 10% to 95% relative humidity
Standards Compliance
- IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T Ethernet
- IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
- IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet
- Honors IEEE 802.1p and DSCP priority tags
- Jumbo frame: up to 9,720 bytes
Safety Agency Approvals
- C-Tick, CE Mark
Electromagnetic Compliance
- FCC Class B, VCCI class B, CE Class B
System Requirements
- Windows®, Linux®, Mac OS®
- 10 Mbps: UTP Cat 3 (or better)
- 100 Mbps: UTP Cat 5 (or better)
- 1000 Mbps: UTP Cat 5e (or better)
- Network card for each PC or server
Warranty
- Switch: NETGEAR Lifetime Warranty††
- Power adapter: NETGEAR 2-year warranty
ProSupport Service Packs Available
OnCall 24x7, Category 1
- PMB0331-100 (US)
- PMB0331 (non-US)
XPressHW, Category 1
- PRR0331
Package Contents
- ProSafe 5-port or 8-port Gigabit Desktop Switch 10/100/1000 Mbps
- Wall-mount kit
- AC adapter
- Installation guide
- Warranty/support information card
NETGEAR Related Products
- Gigabit Ethernet PCI Adapter (GA311)
- Gigabit Ethernet PC Card (GA511)
- ProSafe® 16-port Gigabit Desktop Switch (GS116)
Ordering Information
- North America: GS108NA
- Europe - General: GS108GE
- UK: GS108UK
- Asia: GS108AU
- Japan: GS108-300JPS
Management features
Quality of Service (QoS) support

Ports & interfaces
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity
The number of basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports (sockets).
8
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantity
8
Power connector
DC-in jack
Data transmission
Maximum data transfer rate
100 Gbit/s
Security
MAC address filtering
Security access control method whereby the 48-bit address assigned to each network card is used to determine access to the network. MAC addresses are uniquely assigned to each card, so using MAC filtering on a network permits and denies network access to specific devices through the use of blacklists and whitelists.

Protocols
Design
Performance
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
The device supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), which is one of several standardized or ad-hoc systems which pass electrical power along with data on Ethernet cabling. This allows a single cable to provide both data connection and electrical power to devices such as wireless access points or IP cameras.

Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)
32 - 122 °F
Storage temperature (T-T)
The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely stored.
-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
10 - 90%
Operating altitude
0 - 3000 m
Weight & dimensions
Other features
Connectivity technology
The technology that enables connectivity of the device, e.g. wired or wireless.
Wired
Bandwidth
16 Gbit/s
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)
Range of relative humidity (non-condensing) in which a non-operating product can be stored.
10 - 95%
Electromagnetic emissions
FCC Class B, VCCI class B, CE Class B
Connectivity LEDs

Weight (imperial)
0.522 kg (1.15 lbs)
SKU | 217798 |
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MPN | GS108AU |
Brand | Netgear |
Product Condition | Brand New/Unused |
Warranty Period | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Warranty Contact | https://www.netgear.com/ |