NETGEAR GS316 16-Port 1Gbps Wired Switch for Small Business

The NETGEAR GS316-300NAS is a 16-port Gigabit Ethernet switch designed to expand wired networks in small businesses and busy offices. It delivers fast, reliable connections across devices with straightforward deployment.

• Ports: 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-speed connectivity.
• Performance: 1 Gbps per port to support fast, stable data transfer between devices.
• Jumbo Frames: Supports jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes for efficiency with large-packet workloads.
• MAC Address Table: 8K MAC address table capacity to accommodate more devices on the network.
• Reliability: MTBF of 4,160,957 hours indicating long-term operation with minimal downtime.
• Warranty: 3-year hardware warranty for peace of mind.

This switch is built to scale with your growing network, offering ample port capacity and robust reliability. With Jumbo Frames and a generous MAC address table, it handles larger data transfers and more devices without slowing down. Netgear’s longstanding reputation in business networking underscores its compatibility with small business environments that need dependable, plug-and-play expansion.

Specs

• Model: GS316-300NAS
• Ports: 16 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Speed: 1 Gbps per port
• Jumbo Frames: 9216 bytes maximum
• MAC Address Table: 8K entries
• MTBF: 4,160,957 hours
• Warranty: 3-year hardware warranty

FAQ

1. What is the port count and typical use case? The GS316-300NAS provides 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports, enabling a wired backbone for PCs, printers, VoIP phones, and access points in small offices.
2. What is Jumbo Frame support and why does it matter? It supports Jumbo Frames up to 9216 bytes, which can improve efficiency for large data transfers and certain storage or virtualization tasks.
3. How large is the MAC address table? The switch supports 8K MAC addresses, allowing more devices to be learned and managed on the network.
4. How reliable is this switch? With an MTBF rating of 4,160,957 hours, it’s designed for long-term operation with minimal downtime in business environments.
5. What warranty comes with the GS316-300NAS? NETGEAR provides a 3-year hardware warranty, offering assurance for hardware performance and longevity.