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A small rectangular metal box with eight RJ45 ports on the front and a power socket on the side

NETGEAR ProSafe GS308E 8-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Managed Switch

SKU CH-X4BJ-KFCCV

Eight-port Gigabit Easy Smart managed switch with web GUI, VLAN, QoS and desktop or wall-mount options

  • FormatDesktop
  • StandardsPassive PoE
  • Network MediaRJ45
  • Uplink Ports8
  • Uplink InterfaceRJ45
  • Uplink Speed10/100 Mbps
  • 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast wired connectivity
  • Easy Smart Managed Essentials software simplifies network configuration and monitoring
  • Desktop or wall-mount design offers flexible placement options
  • Energy-efficient IEEE802.3az compliance reduces power consumption
  • 9216-byte jumbo frame support improves large data transfer efficiency

8-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch

The NETGEAR ProSafe GS308E provides eight Gigabit Ethernet ports in a compact desktop form factor. It adds basic Layer 2 managed features such as VLAN, QoS and IGMP snooping through a web-based interface. The switch operates silently without fans and supports both desktop and wall mounting. Energy-efficient IEEE 802.3az compliance reduces power draw during low-traffic periods.

Home offices and small teams needing simple

This switch suits users who want more control than an unmanaged device offers without the complexity of a full CLI. It fits networks that require basic traffic segmentation or prioritisation for voice and video. Buyers who need Power over Ethernet for access points or cameras should look elsewhere, as this model does not supply PoE. Organisations requiring SNMP monitoring or advanced security features will need a higher-tier managed switch.

768 KB packet buffer and 9216-byte jumbo frames

The 768 KB buffer memory helps absorb traffic bursts across the eight ports. Jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes allows larger payloads for storage or backup workloads. These two specifications together determine whether the switch can handle your peak throughput without excessive packet loss.

Highlights

  • 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast wired connectivity
  • Easy Smart Managed Essentials software simplifies network configuration and monitoring
  • Desktop or wall-mount design offers flexible placement options
  • Energy-efficient IEEE802.3az compliance reduces power consumption
  • 9216-byte jumbo frame support improves large data transfer efficiency

Specifications

BrandNETGEAR
SeriesProSafe
Part NumberGS308E-400NAS
FormatDesktop
StandardsPassive PoE
Network MediaRJ45
Uplink Ports8
Uplink InterfaceRJ45
Uplink Speed10/100 Mbps
Uplink Speed/TypeRJ45
Primary Port Count8
Primary Ports16 x SFP + 8 x RJ45
Primary Port Speed10/100Mbps + 1000Mbps
Primary Port TypeRJ45
Management InterfaceRJ45
Jumbo Frames9216 bytes
Packet Forwarding Rate1 gigabits_per_second
Buffer Memory768KB
PoENo
SNMPNo
Layer 2 FeaturesRJ45, 1 gigabits_per_second, 8
Layer 3 FeaturesGS308E-400NAS
CablingRJ45
Certificationnot_applicable
Features8, RJ45, 1 gigabits_per_second, Gray

Questions about this item

Does the GS308E need a separate power adapter or can it run from a PoE injector?

The GS308E does not support PoE, so it requires its own power adapter and cannot be powered by a PoE injector.

Will my 10/100 Mbps devices slow down the 1000 Mbps ports on this switch?

Each port negotiates its own speed, so 10/100 Mbps devices operate at their rate while Gigabit devices still run at 1000 Mbps on the same GS308E.

How can I verify the GS308E is forwarding traffic at line rate after installation?

Connect devices to the RJ45 ports, then use the web GUI cable test and port statistics to confirm link speed and error-free packet forwarding.

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