NETGEAR GS108X Unmanaged L2 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Grey

The NETGEAR GS108X is an unmanaged L2 Gigabit Ethernet switch with 8 RJ-45 Gigabit ports and one 10G SFP+ uplink. Designed for small and medium networks, it delivers wire-speed switching with a 36 Gbit/s switching capacity and supports IEEE 802.1p traffic prioritization and IEEE 802.3x flow control. The compact, metal, fanless housing and flexible desktop or wall-mount options make the GS108X suitable for quiet office or home environments where reliable, low-maintenance connectivity is required.

Advantages

The switch offers plug-and-play operation with no configuration or software installation required, a non-blocking architecture for full throughput at wire speed, and energy-efficient design to reduce operating costs. Silent fanless operation and a durable metal case increase suitability for noise-sensitive and long-term deployments. A preinstalled SFP+ module provides 10G connectivity for uplinks or aggregation.

Suitable for

• Small office networks requiring reliable Gigabit connectivity
• Home offices and noise-sensitive environments
• Network edge or access-layer deployments with a need for a 10G uplink
• Environments where simple, unmanaged switches are preferred

Key specifications

• Ports: 8 × RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) + 1 × SFP+ (10G) installed
• Switching capacity: 36 Gbit/s
• Switch type: Unmanaged L2
• Standards: IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x
• Power input: 12 V DC
• Weight: 0.575 kg
• Colour: Grey

How to use

Place the GS108X on a desktop or mount it on a wall using the included wall-mount kit. Connect devices to the RJ-45 Gigabit ports using Cat5e/Cat6 cables and connect the SFP+ uplink to a compatible 10G SFP+ port or module. Power the switch with the supplied 12 V DC adapter. The device is unmanaged and operates immediately with plug-and-play simplicity; no configuration is required for standard switching operations.

Recommendations

Install the switch in a well-ventilated, dry location away from direct heat sources. Use appropriate Cat5e or Cat6 cabling for Gigabit links and compatible SFP+ modules for 10G connections. For best performance, connect high-bandwidth uplink or aggregation links to the SFP+ port.