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Compact metal desktop switch with five RJ45 ports

NETGEAR GS305-300PAS 5-Port Gigabit Network Switch

SKU CH-J9S6-MZ71T

A five-port gigabit desktop switch with plug-and-play setup, fanless silent operation and energy-efficient IEEE 802.3az power saving

  • Product formatDesktop
  • Supported standardsRJ45
  • Network cablingRJ45
  • Management type5-Port Switch (GS305v3), Power adapter, Quick installation g
  • Uplink ports5 Port
  • Uplink portsRJ45
  • 5 x 1.0Gbps ports deliver high-speed wired connectivity
  • Plug-and-play unmanaged design requires no software or configuration
  • Compact metal chassis supports desktop or wall-mount placement
  • Fanless construction ensures silent operation in any environment
  • IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet reduces power consumption

5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch

This unmanaged switch provides five 1.0 Gbps RJ45 ports for expanding a wired network at home or in a small office. It requires no software installation or configuration, making it suitable for users who need immediate connectivity without technical setup.

Fanless Silent Operation

A fanless metal chassis ensures completely silent performance in any environment. IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet reduces power consumption during periods of low link utilisation while maintaining full gigabit throughput.

Sustained Load Behaviour

The switch maintains wire-speed forwarding across all five ports during continuous high-volume traffic without active cooling. It is not intended for installations requiring managed features such as VLANs, QoS configuration or link aggregation.

How it compares

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Price $21.99
Cheaper than about 96% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameNETGEAR
Product lineGS305-300PAS
Model nameGS305-300PAS
Part numberGS305-300PAS
Performance
Forwarding rate1,000 Mbit/s
Memory
Buffer size5 Port
Connectivity
Supported standardsRJ45
Network cablingRJ45
Management type5-Port Switch (GS305v3), Power adapter, Quick installation guide
Uplink connectionRJ45
Main port speedRJ45
Management accessRJ45
MAC table sizeGS305-300PAS
Jumbo frame supportGS305-300PAS, 1,000 Mbit/s, RJ45
Supported protocolsDesktop, RJ45
Stacking support5 Port
SNMP supportGS305-300PAS
Layer support3
Port mirroring supportGS305-300PAS
Ports & slots
Uplink ports5 Port
Main ports5
Main port typeRJ45
PoE-enabled ports5 Port, 5
Power
Power over Ethernet5 Port
Total PoE power5 Port
Power details100240 V
Max power draw0.01 A, 100240 V
Size & build
Product dimensions6.2 in × 4 in × 1.1 in
Product weight0.55 lb (0.25 kg)
Compatibility
Module support5 Port / 5
In the box
In the box5-Port Switch (GS305v3), Power adapter, Quick installation guide
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0 degrees fahrenheit
More details
Product formatDesktop
IPv4 features5 Port
Cooling fans5-Port Switch (GS305v3), Power adapter, Quick installation guide
Cloud accessGS305-300PAS

Questions about this item

How do I install the GS305-300PAS on a wall and what step is often missed?

Use the mounting holes on the metal case to fix the switch to a wall; the step people miss is leaving enough clearance around the fanless chassis for passive airflow.

What maintenance will the GS305-300PAS need over time?

No firmware updates or moving parts exist; occasional dust removal from the vent slots keeps the fanless, IEEE 802.3az efficient switch running cool.

What limit appears first when all five 1.0Gbps ports run at full load continuously?

The 1000 megabits_per_second per-port ceiling and the shared backplane bandwidth become the bottleneck before the silent metal enclosure reaches thermal limits.

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