Netgear Prosafe GS108 8-Port Gigabit Switch

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