NETGEAR GS605 - Gigabit Desktop Switch User manual

GS600 Series
5-port and 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Switches
10/100/1000 Mbps
Gigabit Power for the Home
For a high-speed network on a small scale, nothing delivers like these stylish powerhouses.
These fast, easy, and affordable Gigabit switches gives your home network the maximum
capacity to handle huge bandwidth. Packed with ease-of-use features to simplify your
networking experience, their sleek design makes them look great on a desktop – either flat
or in the provided stand. The GS605 and GS608 move very large files such as high-end
multimedia, gaming, Internet access, and other speed-intensive applications across your
network instantly, and because they are standards-based, they painlessly integrate existing
10, 100, and 1000 Mbps devices on your network. The fan-less design results in silent operation
allowing you to focus on your game or relax to your music. Matched with NETGEAR's
thorough testing, the GS600 switches provide long-lasting performance you can count on.
Moves huge files fast! Features 5 or 8 high-speed, auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
connections. And because Copper Gigabit Ethernet is a full duplex standard, you can get up to
2000 Mbps on each port.
Seamlessly integrates 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps devices on the same network and will honor Layer 2
priority tags. Every port automatically senses the right speed and full/half duplex mode, and Auto
Uplink™technology automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables
The sleek design looks great on a desktop whether the switches rest on their feet or on their edge,
making it ideal for home and small office environments.
LEDs make for easy monitoring while no fans make for noiseless operation. Compatible with major
network operating systems whether it's PC or Mac®OS.
Potent
Smart
Stylish
Easy going
•Help is there when you need it!
NETGEAR provides 24x7
technical support* in English,
with selected local language
support during office hours.
Desktop PCs with
GA311 Gigabit PCI Adapter
MAC
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Wireless Firewall Router
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Gigabit Ethernet Switch
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Everybody’s Connecting. ™
Product Specifications
• Network Ports:
-GS605: 5 auto-speed sensing UTP ports
-GS608: 8 auto-speed sensing UTP ports
• Forwarding Mode:
-Store-and-Forward
-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): 1,488,000
packets/sec
- Network Latency (100 to 100 Mbps):
20 µ (max)
-Network Latency (1000 to 1000 Mbps):
10 µ (max)
-Packet Buffer Memory: 1 Mb
-MAC address database: 4,000
-Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 87,600
hours (~10 years)
• AC Power:
-12 VAC, 1A; plug is localized to country of sale
GS605: 8 W
GS608: 10 W
• Status LEDs:
Power, Link, Speed, and Activity indicators for
each port
• Physical Specifications:
-Dimensions (w x d x h): 177 x 117 x 31 mm
(7.0 x 4.6 x 1.2 in)
-Weight:
- GS605: 0.28 kg (0.63 lbs)
- GS608: 0.31 kg (0.69 lbs)
• Environmental Specifications:
-Operating temperature: 0 to 40º C (32 to 104° F)
-Operating humidity: 10% to 90% noncondensing
-Storage temperature: 20 to 70º 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
• Safety Agency Approvals:
UL (UL 60950), CUL, C-Tick, CE Mark
• Emissions:
-FCC Class A and VCCI Class A, CE Class A
• Warranty:
-NETGEAR 1-year warranty
GS600 Series 5- and 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Switches
System Requirements
-UTP Category 5 cables or better
-Gigabit Network card for each PC or server
(e.g. NETGEAR GA311)
-Windows®, Mac OS, NetWare, Linux®
Package Contents
-5/8-port 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch
GS605/GS608
-Vertical stand
-Power adapter
-Installation guide
-Warranty/Support information card
NETGEAR Related Products
-GA311 Copper Gigabit PCI Adapter
-GS116 16-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
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Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327)
E-mail: [email protected]
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* Free basic installation support
provided for 90 days from date of
purchase. Advanced product features and
configurations are not included in free
basic installation support; optional
premium support available.
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