Network Switch
Netgear GS608
8-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 or 8 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
• GS608: 8 auto-speed sensing UTP ports

Forwarding Mode

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

Performance

• Bandwidth:
  - GS605: 10 Gbps (non-blocking)
  - GS608: 16 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)
  - GS608: 31 x 177 x 117mm (1.2 x 7.0 x 4.6in)
• Weight:
  - GS605: 0.28kg (0.63 lb)
  - GS608: 0.31kg (0.69lb)

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 and 8-port 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch (GS605v3 or GS608)
• Vertical stand
• Power adapter
• Instrallation guide
• Warranty/support information card