Netgear Inc. GS308EP-100NAS 8-port Gigabit PoE+ smart managed network switch (62W)

8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Smart Switch

The Netgear GS308EP-100NAS is an 8-port Gigabit smart managed switch with full PoE+ support on every port. It suits small offices or home networks that need to power access points, IP cameras or VoIP phones without separate injectors. Fanless operation keeps it silent in open workspaces or quiet rooms. Buyers who need more than eight powered ports or a higher total power budget should look elsewhere.

62 W PoE+ Budget

The switch delivers a total PoE+ budget of 62 W across all eight RJ45 ports, with each port capable of supplying up to 30 W per the 802.3at standard. This single figure decides whether your planned mix of devices can run simultaneously without exceeding the available power. The 4K MAC table, 64 VLANs and 9216-byte jumbo frames support segmented, prioritised traffic, but the 62 W limit remains the binding constraint for PoE deployments.

Fanless Desktop, Wall or Rack Mount

The fanless chassis runs silently and can sit on a desktop, attach to a wall or fit a rack using the supplied hardware. Installation is plug-and-play for basic connectivity, while the web-based GUI adds VLAN, QoS, port mirroring and per-port PoE controls when needed. The most common issue is underestimating the 62 W aggregate budget, which causes ports to shut down when too many high-draw devices are connected at once.