Netgear GS316EP-100NAS 16-Port Gigabit PoE+ Plus Switch
Overview
The Netgear GS316EP-100NAS is a 16-port Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch engineered to bridge the gap between unmanaged plug-and-play hardware and complex managed enterprise solutions. Designed specifically for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) and branch office deployments, this switch provides 15 PoE+ ports with a substantial 180W total power budget. This density makes it a reliable choice for powering high-draw edge devices such as WiFi 6 access points, pan-tilt-zoom IP cameras, and VoIP handsets.
From an infrastructure perspective, the GS316EP offers essential Layer 2 management capabilities that unmanaged switches lack. It supports VLANs for secure traffic segmentation, Quality of Service (QoS) for prioritizing latency-sensitive voice and video traffic, and IGMP snooping for multicast optimization. The fanless design ensures silent operation, allowing for deployment in noise-sensitive environments like open-plan offices or conference rooms without the need for a dedicated server closet. Management is handled through a streamlined, browser-based GUI, providing IT administrators with granular control over port health, PoE scheduling, and network troubleshooting without the steep learning curve of a command-line interface.
Key Features
- – 15 PoE+ ports providing a total power budget of 180W.
- – Fanless design ensures silent operation in office spaces.
- – Essential VLAN and QoS support for traffic segmentation.
- – Simplified web-based GUI for efficient local management.
- Brand Netgear
- Part Number GS316EP-100NAS
- Product Type Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch
- Total Ports 16 x 10/100/1000 Mbps
- PoE Ports 15 x PoE+ (802.3at)
- PoE Power Budget 180W
- Switching Capacity 32 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate 23.8 Mpps
- MAC Address Table 4K entries
- Management Web-based GUI (Plus Management)
- Form Factor Desktop or Rackmount (kit included)
- Dimensions 286 x 102 x 27 mm
- Weight 0.88 kg
- Operating Temperature 0° to 40° C
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Does this switch require a rack for installation? No, the GS316EP features a compact desktop form factor but includes a rackmount kit for standard 19-inch enclosures.
- Can I manage this switch through the cloud? This model is a “Plus” switch managed via a local web-based GUI; it does not support Netgear Insight cloud management.
- Is the power supply internal or external? The GS316EP-100NAS utilizes an external power adapter to maintain its slim, fanless profile.
- How many ports support PoE+? 15 out of the 16 ports support 802.3at PoE+, with a total shared power budget of 180W.
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