Netgear 48-port gigabit ethernet network switch (gs348 review) empowers growing small businesses with basic capabilities to configure, secure, and monitor their network beyond simple connectivity. At an affordable cost, it is an ideal upgrade from unmanaged switches. Its a plug and play solution to connect all your network devices without the complications of configuration or management software — yet achieve a reliable and secure network.
NETGEAR 300 Series Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switches (gs348 review) provide easy, reliable, and affordable network connectivity for home and small offices. With these unmanaged plug-and-play switches, you can expand your network connections to multiple devices instantly. Just step up to GS316, GS324 or GS348 directly to avoid congestion due to stacking up lower port count switches and be ready for future expansion.
Key features of Netgear GS348
- 48-port auto-sensing rackmount Gigabit Ethernet switch
- 96Gbps non-blocking switching architecture
- Plug-and-Play unmanaged switch, no configuration needed
- Top quality components that allow the switch to work in challenging environments with a 0-50C maximum operating temperature
- Pre-configured QoS 802.1p to automatically prioritizes voice, video-over-data
- Durable and rugged metal case with fanless design for silent operation
Netgear 48-port gigabit ethernet network switch (gs348) specs
| Technical Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Models: | GS316 | GS324 | GS348 |
| 10/100/1000Mbps Ports | 16 | 24 | 48 |
| Enclosure | Metal | Metal | Metal |
| Connector Type | Metal | Plastic | Metal |
| Performance Specifications | |||
| Bandwidth | 32 Gbps | 48 Gbps | 96 Gbps |
| Buffer Memory | 768 KB | 512 KB | 1.5MB |
| Jumbo Frames | 9,270 bytes | 9,216 bytes | 9,216 bytes |
| Forwarding Rate (using 64-byte packets) | 1,448,000 pps | 1,448,000 pps | 1,448,000 pps |
| Latency (using 64-byte packets) | < 3.9 µsec | < 4.7 µsec | < 4 µsec |
| MAC Address Table Size | 2K | 8K | 16K |
| Power/Energy Efficency | |||
| Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) IEEE 802.3az | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Power Down | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Short Cable Detection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Supply | External 12V / 1.0A | Internal (AC: 110-240V, 50-60Hz, 1.0A max) | Internal (AC: 110-240V, 50-60Hz, 1.0A max) |
| Power Consumption (Max and Standby) | 8.4W / 1.83W | 11.1W / 8.47W | 23.0W / 8.81W |
| Heat Dissipation (Max and Standby) | 28.73 BTU / 6.26 BTU | 37.96 BTU / 28.97 | 78.66 BTU / 33.13 BTU |
| LEDs | |||
| Per port | Power, Link/Activity | Power, Link/Activity | Power, Link/Activity |
| Physical Specifications | |||
| Models: | GS316 | GS324 | GS348 |
| Dimensions | 286 x 101 x 26 mm | 252 x 180 x 44 mm | 440 x 204 x 43.2 mm |
| Weight | 0.84 kg | 1.31 kg | 3.15 kg |
| Form Factor | Desktop Wall-Mountable | Desktop Wall-Mountable Rack-Mountable | Desktop Rack-Mountable |
Compare Netgear 48-port gigabit ethernet network switch (gs348)
| Unmanaged switches | Smart Managed Plus Switches | Smart Managed Pro Switches | Insight Managed Cloud Switches | Fully Managed Switches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switch Speed | 10/100M, 1G, Multi-Gig, 10G | 1G, Multi-Gig, 10G | 10/100M, 1G, Multi-Gig, 10G | 1G | 1G, Multi-Gig, 10G |
| Select Models with PoE | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Management Layer | L2 | L2/L2+/L3 | L2+/L3 | L3/L4 | |
| Web GUI Management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Network Control (Basic VLAN, QoS, IGMP, Link Aggregation) | 16-Ports and Larger | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Network Security (Storm Control, Auto DoS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Advanced VLAN & QoS (such as: MAC, Protocol, Voice, Auto-Voice, Auto-Video VLAN) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Advanced Security | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| L3 Static Routing, IPv6 Support | Select Models | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Remote Monitoring and Management Through Insight App or Cloud Portal | Select Models | ✓ |