{"product_id":"gs308-300pas","title":"GS308-300PAS – NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBRAND NEW WITH FULL NETGEAR WARRANTY!!!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGS308-300PAS NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a straightforward way to expand wired network connectivity in small offices, branch locations, home offices, and departmental workspaces. With eight Gigabit Ethernet ports and a non-blocking switching architecture rated at 16 Gbps, it supports simultaneous wired connections for computers, printers, network-attached storage, and other Ethernet-enabled devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for straightforward deployment, the GS308-300PAS supports plug-and-play installation without requiring routine switch configuration. Its compact metal enclosure, fanless operation, and desktop or wall-mount installation options make it suitable for work areas where quiet operation and efficient use of space are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor businesses that need reliable Gigabit connectivity without the complexity of a managed network switch, the GS308-300PAS offers a practical solution for extending existing Ethernet networks. Energy-efficient Ethernet technology helps reduce power consumption during periods of lower network activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features – GS308-300PAS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified in the cited product documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified in the cited product documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e No internal storage specified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 Gbps non-blocking switching architecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetworking \/ Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 × 10\/100\/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower \u0026amp; Cooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e External power adapter; fanless operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unmanaged switch with plug-and-play installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Energy-efficient Ethernet technology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic denial-of-service (DoS) prevention is listed by CDW.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact desktop or wall-mountable metal enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unmanaged Ethernet switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e NETGEAR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e GS308-300PAS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 Gbps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet Standards:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePorts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 × RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-Negotiation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-blocking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManagement Protocols:\u003c\/strong\u003e No managed-switch administration interface specified for this model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating System Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e No host operating system required for basic switching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Slots:\u003c\/strong\u003e None specified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoE Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not supported as a PoE switch; use separate PoE equipment if powered devices require it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desktop \/ wall-mountable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.38 kg \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.84 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e158 × 101 × 29 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.2 × 4.0 × 1.1 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e No standard rack-mount form factor specified; designed for desktop or wall-mount installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall and medium-sized business offices needing additional wired Ethernet ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome offices and departmental workspaces connecting computers, printers, and storage devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetail and back-office environments requiring simple wired network expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting network devices that do not require Power over Ethernet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet workspaces that benefit from fanless network hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtending an existing router or managed switch network without adding switch-management complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Manufacturer Warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e CDW lists a three-year limited warranty for this product. Confirm regional terms and eligibility with NETGEAR or the authorized seller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport Contract Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e NETGEAR support and warranty services may be available subject to the product's region, purchase channel, and eligibility. Cisco SMARTnet, Dell ProSupport, and HPE Care Pack are not applicable manufacturer support programs for this NETGEAR switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs – GS308-300PAS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. How many devices can the GS308-300PAS connect?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides eight Gigabit Ethernet ports. One port can connect to an upstream router or switch, leaving up to seven ports for other wired devices in a typical setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Does the GS308-300PAS require configuration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is an unmanaged, plug-and-play switch intended to forward Ethernet traffic without routine management configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Does this switch support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo PoE output is specified for this model. Devices that require PoE need compatible PoE injectors or a PoE-capable switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Can the switch be installed in a rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for desktop or wall-mount installation. Standard rack mounting is not specified for this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Does the GS308-300PAS have a cooling fan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Its fanless design supports quiet operation in office and workspace environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Is the GS308-300PAS suitable for enterprise core networking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best suited to basic access-layer connectivity and small network expansions. 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