Network Switch
Netgear GS605
5-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
SW-NG-xxx

Introduction:

  • Provides maximum performance, connecting up to 10x faster than Fast Ethernet
  • Makes it simple to combine Fast Ethernet and Gigabit devices in your network
  • Incorporates Plug-and-Play ease of use

Overview:

  • Connects up to 10x faster than Fast Ethernet for maximum performance†
  • Move large files such as multimedia, gaming and Internet access across
    your network at high speeds
  • Fanless design for quiet operation
  • Plug-and-play installation delivers ease of use

Features

  • Connects up to 5 devices delivering speeds up to 10x faster than Fast Ethernet†
  • Plug-and-play technology
  • Dual color LEDs monitor link, speed,and activity
  • Supports Fast and Gigabit Ethernet devices with automatic speed-sensing and
    AutoUplink™ technology
  • Supports Windows® and Macintosh® platforms

Upgrading to Gigabit

  • 10x faster than Fast Ethernet—Gigabit Ethernet delivers speeds of up
    to 1000 Mbps†
  • Significant boost in performance for bandwidth-intensive applications like
    video conferencing, video streaming, and gaming
  • Eliminates bottlenecks in your network
  • Backward compatible with 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps network devices
  • Affordable prices make it possible for you to join the technological revolution

Network Ports

  • GS605: 5 auto-speed sensing UTP ports

Forwarding Mode

  • Store-and-forward
  • 128K on-chip packet buffering

Performance

  • Bandwidth:
    - GS605: 10 Gbps (non-blocking)
  • Forward Rate (10 Mbps port): 14,800 packets/sec
  • Forward Rate (100 Mbps port): 148,000 packets/sec
  • Forward Rate (1000 Mbps port): 1,480,000 packets/sec
  • Latency @ 10 Mbps - 1250 μs (max)
  • Latency @ 100 Mbps - 125 μs (max)
  • Latency @ 1000 Mbps - 15 μs (max)
  • MAC address database: 4,000
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF): 816,000 hours (9 years)

AC Power

  • 12V AC,1A; Plug is localized to country of sale
  • GS605: 12W (12V, 1.0A)
  • GS608: 12W (12V, 1.0A)

Status LEDs

  • System power
  • Link, speed and activity indicators for each port

Physical Specifications

  • Dimensions (w x d x h):
    - GS605: 28.6 x 147 x 95.7mm (1.1 x 5.8 x 3.8in)
  • Weight:
    - GS605: 0.28kg (0.63 lb)

Environmental Specifications

  • Operating temperature: 0˚ to 40˚C (32˚ to 104˚F)
  • Operating humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
  • Storage temperature: 20˚ to 70˚C (-4˚ to 158˚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
  • IEEE 802.1p priority tags
  • IEEE 802.3x Full-duplex flow control
  • Jumbo frame support (9,000 byte frames)

Safety Agency Approvals

  • C-Tick, CE Mark

Emissions

  • FCC Class B and VCCI Class B, MIC

Warranty

  • Warranty localized to country of sale

System Requirements

  • 10 Mbps - UTP Cat 3 (or better)
  • 100 Mbps - UTP Cat 5 (or better)
  • 1000 Mbps - UTP Cat 5e (or better)
  • Gigabit Network card for each PC or server (e.g., NETGEAR GA311)
  • Windows®, Mac® OS, NetWare™, Linux®

Package Contents

  • 5-port 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch
  • Vertical stand
  • Power adapter
  • Installation guide
  • Warranty/support information card