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Small black metal box with eight RJ45 ports on the front

Netgear Inc.

Netgear Inc. GS308E-400NAS 8-port Gigabit network switch

SKU CH-VQF8-ZN087 MPN GS308E-400NAS

Eight-port Gigabit switch with VLAN, QoS and web-based management for segmented networks

  • Product formatDesktop Wall Mountable
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.3az IEEE 802.1Q IEEE 802.1p IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3ab
  • Network cablingMedia Type Supported: Twisted Pair Ethernet Technology: Giga
  • Management typeManaged
  • Main ports8 x RJ45
  • Buffer size192 KB
  • Silent operation with fanless design for noise-sensitive spaces
  • 8 Gigabit RJ45 ports deliver 10/100/1000Base-T wired connectivity
  • Web browser or PC utility gives managed features at unmanaged pricing
  • VLAN and QoS support separate and prioritise network traffic
  • Low 3.7 W power draw with IEEE 802.3az energy-efficient Ethernet

8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch

The Netgear GS308E-400NAS is an 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with Easy Smart Managed Essentials features. It provides web-based and PC-utility management for VLAN segmentation, QoS prioritisation, loop detection and port mirroring. The fanless metal chassis operates silently on a 12 V external adapter consuming 3.7 W. It is built for small offices or home networks that need basic traffic control without the complexity of a fully managed layer-3 appliance.

Small Office and Quiet Home Users

This switch suits installers who need eight gigabit copper ports, VLAN support and simple QoS in a silent desktop or wall-mounted form factor. It is not for networks that require Power over Ethernet for access points or IP phones. It is not for environments that demand 10 GbE uplinks, stacking, CLI access or advanced layer-3 routing protocols. Buyers needing PoE, higher port density or command-line management should consider other models.

Fanless Zero-Noise Operation

The defining specification is the fanless design, which guarantees completely silent operation in noise-sensitive rooms such as home offices, studios or bedrooms. The unit draws a maximum of 3.7 W from its included 12 V power adapter and supports jumbo frames up to 9 KB. If absolute silence is not a requirement, a fan-cooled switch with deeper feature sets may offer better value for the same port count.

How it compares

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Price $27.99
Cheaper than about 95% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameNETGEAR
Part numberGS308E-400NAS
Memory
Buffer size192 KB
Connectivity
Supported standardsIEEE 802.3az
IEEE 802.1Q
IEEE 802.1p
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3ab
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.3x
Network cablingMedia Type Supported:
Twisted Pair
Ethernet Technology:
Gigabit Ethernet
Network Technology:
10/100/1000Base-T
Management typeManaged
VLAN capabilityYes
Jumbo frame supportYes
Supported protocolsIEEE 802.3 Ethernet
IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-T
IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
EEE 802.1p Class of Service
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging
IEEE 802.3x Full-duplex Flow Control
Layer supportFull Layer 3
Ports & slots
Main ports8 x RJ45
Power
Power over EthernetNo
Power detailsInput Voltage:
External (12 V/0.5A)
Power Source:
DC
Power Consumption:
3.7 W
Max power draw3.7 W
Size & build
Shipping weight0.50 kg
Package size157 × 102 × 28 mm
Environment & compliance
ComplianceCE mark, commercial
FCC Part 15 class B
CE/EN55032/24
VCCI
KC
BSMI
RCM
Temperature rangeOperating
32 °F to 104 °F (0° to 40 °C)
Storage
– 4° to 158 °F (–20° to 70 °C)
Humidity rangeOperating
90% maximum relative humidity (RH), non-condensing
Storage
95% maximum relative humidity (RH), non-condensing
More details
Product formatDesktop
Wall Mountable
Indicator lightsPer port: Speed, Link, Activity
Per device: Power, system

Questions about this item

Does the 192 KB buffer memory need any periodic clearing or replacement?

The 192 KB buffer is internal solid-state memory with no moving parts and requires no maintenance or replacement.

Which limit appears first when all eight RJ45 ports run at 1000 Mbps continuously?

The 3.7 W power ceiling and 40 °C operating temperature limit are reached before the 192 KB buffer fills under sustained full-speed traffic.

How much heat and noise does the fanless 3.7 W design produce in a 24-hour desktop installation?

The switch runs silently with no fan, draws 3.7 W maximum, and stays within its 0 °C to 40 °C operating range on a desk without active cooling.

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