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

Gigabit Ethernet for Maximum Performance

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
Upgading to Gigabit

Five great reasons to upgrade your network with 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

Specifications

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, 1A)
GS608: 14.4W (12V, 1.2A)

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

NETGEAR 2-year Warranty

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

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