NETGEAR Inc., which provides networking devices for small businesses, the smart home, and online game play, has launched new 16-port and 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switches with flexible Power over Ethernet (PoE) integrated technology. According to NETGEAR, now businesses or even home offices needing affordable solutions with a reasonable PoE budget can easily deploy denser PoE+ devices and high-power PoE+ devices connected to a single switch, for energy efficiency as well as space and cost savings.†
“These flexible, cost-effective switching solutions support growing businesses without requiring a big upfront investment. Other solutions in the market require additional add-on equipment purchases if you want to upgrade your PoE budget, and more often also require the purchase of an entirely new switch,” said Richard Jonker, vice president of product line management for SMB products at NETGEAR, in a press statement. “The NETGEAR laser-focus on innovation and continuous improvement is the reason we remain the longtime market share leader in small business switching products.”
For small businesses and in an increasing number of smart homes, it has become common for the network to be burdened with VoIP phones, IP security cameras, video-over-IP endpoints, sensors, LED lighting, secure access door locks, and other IoT devices. The dense proximity of these devices requires network switches capable of supporting PoE so you can add power-hungry devices to the network with the convenience of a single wire for power and connectivity. Wave 2 802.11ac wireless access points and pan-tilt-zoom HD surveillance cameras with features such as night vision and built-in motion tracking also require PoE+ power, increasing the power demands on switches supplying PoE.
With the new addition to its Unmanaged Switch family, NETGEAR says, users can now install PoE+ ports in any environment, and exactly where they need them. Their silent operation and small form factor, combined with the rack-mount and wall-mount accessories, the company adds, give you the flexibility to place a switch in small cabinets, in a 19-inch rack, on a wall, or on a desk.
The Unmanaged Switch offers a built-in intuitive power selector and support optional interchangeable external power supplies that allow customers to easily increase PoE budget at any time to provide their devices with the power they need. Now users can start with a lower PoE budget and then cost-effectively increase their PoE budget at any time, NETGEAR says, to grow along with their business needs. A business that has to power more medium to high-power devices in the future can upgrade just by changing the external power supply. Users who already have multiple power-hungry devices, NETGEAR adds, can go directly to the high-power version switch for the best PoE budget. NETGEAR has designed these switches to adapt as needs change.
The Ethernet Unmanaged Switch ranges from $99.99 to $219.99 depending on your needs.†Additional optional power supplies supporting 60W, 83W or 123W of PoE power on the GS108LP/GS108PP, or 76W, 115W, or 183W for the GS116LP/GS116PP will be available for purchase separately.
†Key features and benefits of the new NETGEAR Unmanaged Switches with PoE/PoE+ include:
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8 or 16 PoE/PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Ports provide up to 30W per port to any power-hungry device
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60W (GS108LP) or 123W (GS108LP) across 8 ports
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76W (GS116LP) or 183W (GS116PP) across 16 ports
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Flexible PoE Budget for GS108LP/PP (60W, 83W, 123W) making it easy to increase or decrease with interchangeable external power supply units.
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Flexible PoE Budget for GS116LP/PP (76W, 115W, 183W) is easy to increase or decrease thanks to an interchangeable external power supply unit.
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Flexible mounting options (rack, wall or desktop) adapt to your needs and configuration in any environment.
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8 Gbps (8-port models) or 16 Gbps (16-port models) non-blocking switching architecture offers maximum throughput at wire speed without congestion for all the connectivity your devices need.
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Small, sturdy form factor with silent, fan-less operation is ideal for noise-sensitive environments like an open office floorplan or your home office or entertainment center.
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Plug-and-play, automatic connectivity to your router or modem eliminates the need for an IT expert or complicated user manual.
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LED activity indicator on each port so you can easily check network activity status and get maximum power savings through Energy Efficient Ethernet.Auto-negotiation between the switch and your end devices means they automatically connect at the highest common speed.
- Auto-negotiation between the switch and your end devices means they automatically connect at the highest common speed.
The new NETGEAR PoE/PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switches are available now worldwide through authorized NETGEAR partners and other reseller channels and ecommerce sites. Regional variance may apply to the final pricing for end customers depending on any reseller and bundled offerings.†
Further details and specifications are available†on the NETGEAR website.
