Name: Netgear GS308
Brand: Netgear
SKU: B07PFYM5MZ
Price: 20.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (28909 reviews)

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The Netgear GS308 is an 8‑port Gigabit Ethernet unmanaged switch offering non‑blocking 16 Gbps bandwidth, fanless silent operation, and energy‑efficient features in a durable metal enclosure. It provides plug‑and‑play connectivity with auto‑MDI/MDIX and QoS prioritization, making it ideal for home and small‑office expansions.

✓ Best for: Home users, small offices, and noise‑sensitive environments that need basic Gigabit expansion without IT expertise. Ideal for connecting 4–7 wired devices such as PCs, TVs, printers, or NAS, and for gaming setups with multiple laptops or desktops.✗ Not ideal for: Deployments that require Power over Ethernet, advanced network management (VLANs, monitoring), or more than eight ports. Not suited for PoE cameras, IP phones, or environments needing granular configuration.

Pros

✓Fanless silent design provides zero noise operation, ideal for noise‑sensitive environments
✓Non‑blocking 16 Gbps switching bandwidth delivers wire‑speed performance for up to eight Gigabit devices
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Specifications

Design

EnclosureMetal case

MountingDesktop or wall-mount (hardware included)

Features

LEDsPower, Link/Activity per port

General

BrandNetgear

ModelGS308-300PAS

Release Date2019-04-10

Warranty3-year limited warranty

Dimensions158 x 101 x 29 mm

Network

Number of Ports8

Port Speed10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet

Auto-MDI/MDIXYes

802.1p QoSYes

Performance

Switching Bandwidth16 Gbps Gbps

Forwarding Rate1,448,000 pps

Packet Buffer Size192 KB KB

Jumbo Frame Support9,216–9,720 bytes

MAC Address Table Size4K

Power

Energy Efficient EthernetYes (IEEE 802.3az)

Power/Efficiency

Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az)Supported

Connectivity

Auto-MDI/MDIXSupported (no crossover cables needed)

QoS

802.1p QoSPrioritizes traffic

Jumbo Frames

Maximum Jumbo Frame SizeUp to 9,720 bytes

Buffer

Packet Buffer Size192 KB

Dimensions & Weight

Height1.02 inches

Width4.02 inches

Depth6.22 inches

Weight0.86 pounds

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