January 18, 2007
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Technical Specifications
Standards compatibility IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
Fast Ethernet, 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3x Flow
Control; IEEE 802.1p and TOS priority, WRR queuing with four
queues. Jumbo Frame Support (up to 9.6 kilobytes/sec.)
Network interface RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T
Ethernet interface
Power 18 W max and 12V @ 1.5A DC input
Weight 1.19 kg (2.3 lbs)
Dimensions
(W x D x H) 285 mm (11.22 in) x 103 mm (4.06 in) x 27 mm (1.06 in)
Operating temperature 0 to 50° C (32 to 122° F)
Operating humidity 10% t0 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Electromagnetic
compliance CE mark, Commercial FCC Part 15, Class A EN 55 022 (CISPR
22), C-Tick, VCCI Class A
Power adapter safety
agency approvals CE mark, Commercial UL listed (UL 1950), C-Tick
Performance Specifications
Frame filter rate 14,800 frames/sec max for 10M port / 148,800 frames/sec max
for 100M port/1,488,000 frames/sec for 1000M port
Frame forward rate 14,800 frames/sec max for 10M port / 148,800 frames/sec max
for 100M port / 1,488,000 frames/sec max for 1000M port
Network latency
(using 64-byte packets) 100 Mbps to 100 Mbps: 40 µs max
1000 Mbps to 1000 Mbps: 10 µs max
Address database size 8000 MAC addresses
Addressing 48-bit MAC address
Queue buffer 272 kilobytes
Regulatory Compliance
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR
reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the
product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Model GS116 Gigabit Ethernet Switch has been suppressed
in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The
operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations
may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating
instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment
on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice:
Radio Frequency Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the NETGEAR 16-port Gigabit Switch Model GS116 is shielded against the
generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/
EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22).
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (NETGEAR 16-port Gigabit Switch Model GS116) does not exceed the Class
A limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications
Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR 16-port Gigabit Switch Model GS116) respecte les limites de
bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur
le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada.