The Netgear part number GS316-100NAS corresponds to the Netgear 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Essentials Switch.
The "NAS" suffix indicates that the unit is packaged and distributed with an external power supply engineered for the electrical standards of North America.
Long Description
The Netgear GS316-100NAS is a compact, plug-and-play desktop switch designed to provide quick network expansion for home offices, small-to-medium businesses (SMBs), and small infrastructure workgroups. It is equipped with 16 autosensing 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports. It functions as a Non-PoE (Data-only) hub, making it a highly energy-efficient and direct option for linking high-density data endpoints like desktop computers, network-attached storage (NAS) arrays, printers, and gaming devices.
As an unmanaged Layer 2 platform, the GS316-100NAS requires zero software deployment, driver installations, or continuous configuration oversight. Every individual interface relies on auto-negotiation and Auto MDI/MDI-X (Auto Uplink) architecture, natively optimizing network speed variations and eliminating the need for specialized crossover network cables.
Housed in a rugged, industrial-grade metal enclosure, the switch features a completely fanless design (0 dB acoustic noise footprint), making it ideal for deployment on desks or in noise-sensitive office environments. It features energy management controls through IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standards, dynamically scaling back power consumption during minimal data traffic periods to keep running costs down.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Part Number | GS316-100NAS |
| Product Series | Netgear Essentials Unmanaged Series |
| Device Type | Standalone Layer 2 Unmanaged Gigabit Switch |
| Form Factor | Desktop or Wall-mountable |
| Total Ports | 16 Ports |
| Interface Layout | 16 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 copper ports |
| Switching Fabric Capacity | 32 Gbps (Non-blocking, wire-speed throughput) |
| Forwarding Rate | 1.44 Mpps (Millions of packets per second based on 64-byte packets) |
| MAC Address Table Size | 8,000 entries |
| Packet Buffer | 512 KB |
| Jumbo Frame Support | Up to 9,000 bytes (9 KB) |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | No PoE |
Networking Protocols & Standards Compliance
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Core Standards | IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet
|
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.3x Flow Control | | Energy Efficiency | IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) support | | Traffic Prioritization | IEEE 802.1p Quality of Service (QoS) passthrough awareness | | Port Diagnostics | Front-panel LEDs indicating Power, Link, and Activity per interface | | Crossover Interface | Automated Auto-MDI/MDI-X detection on all ports |
Physical & Environmental Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Enclosure Material | Durable industrial metal housing |
| Cooling Architecture | Fanless passive cooling mechanism (0 dB completely silent) |
| Power Input Interface | External AC Power Adapter (12V @ 1.0A DC input) |
| Power Consumption | Maximum: 8.1 Watts |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 11.3" x 4.0" x 1.1" (286 mm x 102 mm x 27 mm) |
| Unit Weight | 1.96 lbs (0.89 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) |
| Hardware Security | Integrated Kensington lock slot (Rear chassis panel) |
| MTBF Reliability | 4,160,957 Hours (Mean Time Between Failures) |
| Regulatory Approvals | FCC Class A, CE, VCCI, RCM, CB, RoHS |