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NETGEAR GS305 5-Port Gigabit Switch
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NETGEAR GS308 Ethernet Switch
Feature Comparison
Ports & interfaces
Ports & interfaces
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity | 5 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Power connector | AC Input | DC input |
| Fast Ethernet (copper) ports quantity | 0 | 0 |
| Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantity | 5 | 8 |
| Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantity | 5 | 8 |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity | 5 | 8 |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Power connector | AC Input | DC Input |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | - | 0 |
Data transmission
Data transmission
| MAC address table | 1000 entries | 4000 entries |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum data transfer rate | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| Packet buffer memory | 128 KB | 192 KB |
| Switching capacity | 10 Gbps | 16 Gbps |
| Throughput | 7.44 Mpps | 11.9 Mpps |
| Supported data transfer rates | Up To 1 Gbps | - |
| Store-and-forward | Supported | Yes |
| Jumbo frames support | Yes | Yes |
| Jumbo frames | 9216 Bytes | - |
| Packet forwarding rate (1 Gbps) | 7.44 Mpps | 11.9 Mpps |
| Supported data transfer rates | Up To 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| MAC address table | 1000 Entries | 4000 Entries |
| Switching capacity | 10 Gbps | 16 Gbps |
| Jumbo frames support | Yes | Yes |
| Jumbo frames | 9216 Bytes | 9720 Bytes |
| Packet buffer memory | 128 KB | 192 KB |
| Throughput | 7.44 Mpps | 11.9 Mpps |
| Store-and-forward | Supported | Yes |
| Packet forwarding rate (1 Gbps) | 7.44 Mpps | - |
Design
Design
| LED indicators | Power, Link/Activity per port | Link, Speed, Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Rack mounting | No | No |
| Form factor | Desktop/Wall Mount | Desktop |
| Product colour | Black | Black |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | FCC Part 15 Class B, CE | - |
| Housing material | Polycarbonate | - |
| Number of fans | 0 (Fanless) | - |
| Stackable | No | - |
| Wall mountable | Yes | Yes |
| Form factor | Desktop/Wall Mount | Desktop |
| Product colour | Black | Black |
| Number of fans | 0 (Fanless) | - |
| LED indicators | Power, Link/Activity Per Port | Link, Speed, Activity |
| Housing material | Polycarbonate | Plastic |
| Wall mountable | Yes | Yes |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | FCC Part 15 Class B, CE | - |
| Rack mounting | No | No |
| Stackable | No | No |
Performance
Performance
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 2,232,544 hours | - |
|---|---|---|
| Noise level | 0 DB | 0 dB (Silent Operation) |
| Buffer size | 128 KB | 192 KB |
| Noise level | 0 DB | 0 DB (Silent Operation) |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 2,232,544 Hours | - |
| Buffer size | 128 KB | 192 KB |
Power
Power
| Power consumption (typical) | 2.44 W | 4.1 W |
|---|---|---|
| AC input voltage | 100-240 VAC | 100-240V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz | 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 3.14 W | - |
| Input voltage | 100-240V | 100-240V |
| Power source | AC Adapter | - |
| Power supply included | Yes | Yes |
| Number of power supply units | 1 | 1 |
| Power consumption (typical) | 2.44 W | 4.1 W |
| Power consumption (max) | 3.14 W | - |
| AC input voltage | 100-240 VAC | 100-240V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz | 50/60 Hz |
| Number of power supply units | 1 | - |
| Input voltage | 100-240V | - |
| Power source | AC Adapter | AC Adapter |
| Power supply included | Yes | - |
Other features
Other features
| Latency | Less Than 10 Microseconds | - |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 99 x 79 x 20 mm | - |
| I/O ports | 5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports | - |
| Power requirements | 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz | - |
| Electromagnetic emissions | FCC Part 15 Class B, CE | - |
| Data transfer rate | 1 Gbps per port | - |
| Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing) | 10-90% | - |
| Networking features | Unmanaged, Plug-and-play | - |
| Connectivity technology | Wired | Wired |
| Power supply | External AC adapter | - |
| Power LED | Yes | - |
| Power requirements | 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz | - |
| Networking features | Unmanaged, Plug-and-play | - |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 99 X 79 X 20 Mm | 158 Mm X 83 Mm X 26 Mm |
| I/O ports | 5 X 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Ports | 8 X Gigabit Ethernet |
| Power LED | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity technology | Wired | Wired |
| Data transfer rate | 1 Gbps Per Port | 1 Gbps |
| Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing) | 10-90% | - |
| Electromagnetic emissions | FCC Part 15 Class B, CE | - |
| Power supply | External AC Adapter | External AC Adapter |
| Latency | Less Than 10 Microseconds | - |
Operational conditions
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 to 40 °C | 0 - 40 °C |
|---|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 to 70 °C | -20 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10-90% | 10 - 90% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 10-90% | 10 - 90% |
| Heat dissipation | 8.33 BTU/hr | - |
| Operating altitude | Up to 915 m (3000 ft) | - |
| Non-operating altitude | Up to 3048 m (10000 ft) | - |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 To 40 °C | 0 - 40 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 To 70 °C | -20 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10-90% | 10 - 90% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 10-90% | 10 - 90% |
| Operating altitude | Up To 915 M (3000 Ft) | - |
| Non-operating altitude | Up To 3048 M (10000 Ft) | - |
| Heat dissipation | 8.33 BTU/hr | - |
Weight & dimensions
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 160 g | 0.45 kg |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 99 mm | 158 Mm |
| Depth | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Height | 20 mm | 26 mm |
| Weight | 160 G | 0.45 Kg |
| Depth | 79 Mm | 83 Mm |
| Height | 20 Mm | 26 Mm |
| Width | 99 Mm | 158 Mm |
Network
Network
| Copper ethernet cabling technology | 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T | 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T |
|---|---|---|
| Full duplex | Supported | Yes |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az |
| 10G support | No | No |
| Cable types supported | Cat3, Cat4, Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6 | 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T |
| Port mirroring | No | No |
| Flow control support | Yes (IEEE 802.3x) | - |
| Link aggregation | No | No |
| Auto MDI/MDI-X | Yes | Yes |
| Spanning tree protocol | No | No |
| Auto-negotiation | Yes | Yes |
| VLAN support | No | No |
| MAC address auto-learning supported | Yes | Yes |
| MAC address auto-aging supported | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-sensing | Yes | Yes |
| Broadcast storm control | Yes | Yes |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az |
| Full duplex | Supported | Yes |
| Auto-negotiation | Yes | Yes |
| Copper ethernet cabling technology | 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T | 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T |
| VLAN support | No | - |
| Auto-sensing | Yes | - |
| Auto MDI/MDI-X | Yes | Yes |
| Flow control support | Yes (IEEE 802.3x) | Yes |
| Cable types supported | Cat3, Cat4, Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6 | - |
| Link aggregation | No | - |
| 10G support | No | - |
| Port mirroring | No | - |
| Broadcast storm control | Yes | Yes |
| Spanning tree protocol | No | - |
| MAC address auto-learning supported | Yes | - |
| MAC address auto-aging supported | Yes | - |
| Cable length detection | - | No |
Protocols
Protocols
| Data link protocols | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet | Ethernet |
|---|---|---|
| Data link protocols | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet | Ethernet |
Management features
Management features
| Switch layer | Layer 2 | Layer 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of Service (QoS) support | No | No |
| Web-based management | No | No |
| System event log | No | - |
| Web-based management | No | No |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support | No | - |
| Switch layer | Layer 2 | Layer 2 |
| System event log | No | - |
| MIB support | - | No |
Security
Security
| Access Control List (ACL) | No | - |
|---|---|---|
| IGMP snooping | No | No |
| SSH/SSL support | No | No |
| BPDU filtering/protection | No | No |
| IP-MAC-Port binding | No | No |
| MAC address filtering | No | Yes |
| Loop protection | Yes | Yes |
| Access Control List (ACL) | No | No |
| MAC address filtering | No | Yes |
| IP-MAC-Port binding | No | - |
| IGMP snooping | No | - |
| SSH/SSL support | No | - |
| Loop protection | Yes | Yes |
| BPDU filtering/protection | No | - |
Multicast features
Multicast features
| Multicast support | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Multicast support | No | - |
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | No | - |
Packaging data
Packaging data
| Included power plug types | Type A (US, Canada) | - |
|---|---|---|
| Package width | 165 mm | - |
| Package depth | 130 mm | - |
| Package height | 44 mm | - |
| Package weight | 370 g | - |
| Package type | Box | - |
| Mounting brackets included | Yes (for wall mount) | - |
| Package width | 165 Mm | - |
| Package depth | 130 Mm | - |
| Package height | 44 Mm | - |
| Package weight | 370 G | - |
| Package type | Box | - |
| Mounting brackets included | Yes (for Wall Mount) | - |
| Included power plug types | Type A (US, Canada) | - |
Certificates
Certificates
| Certification | FCC, CE, RoHS | - |
|---|---|---|
| Certification | FCC, CE, RoHS | - |
Logistics data
Logistics data
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 8517620000 | - |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 8517620000 | - |
| Country of origin | Vietnam | Vietnam |
Packaging content
Packaging content
| Quick start guide | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| User guide | Yes | Yes |
| Manual | Yes | Yes |
| User guide | Yes | Yes |
| Manual | Yes | - |
| Quick start guide | Yes | Yes |
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