NETGEAR MS308 8-Port 2.5Gb Ethernet Unmanaged Switch

The NETGEAR MS308-100NAS is an unmanaged Ethernet switch that brings eight 2.5 Gb ports to a home office, creative studio, or small business that needs more wired speed without the complexity of software setup. You can place it on a desk, mount it on a wall, or tuck it under a media cabinet, connect the included power adapter, and begin moving data at multi-gig rates in minutes.

Inside, a switching fabric that handles 40 Gb/s of aggregate bandwidth and forwards traffic at 3.72 million packets per second keeps file transfers, backups, and high-resolution streaming responsive even when several devices are active at once. A 1 MB packet buffer and support for jumbo frames up to 12 288 bytes help smooth large bursts of traffic, which is useful when you edit video from a NAS, sync cloud storage, or game while others are working on the network.

The chassis is built from metal and relies on passive cooling, so it runs silently and draws a maximum of just 6.7 watts. Energy Efficient Ethernet compliance lowers power consumption further when network demand is light. Each port supports Auto-MDIX and MDI, which means the switch adjusts automatically to the cable you plug in, straight-through or crossover, without manual intervention.

Whether you are expanding the wired backbone for Wi-Fi 6 access points, linking high-performance desktops, or giving a multimedia server room to breathe, the MS308-100NAS offers dependable 2.5 Gb connectivity in a package that blends unobtrusively into quiet workspaces.

• Eight RJ45 ports that each support 2.5 Gb Ethernet
• 40 Gb/s switching capacity and 3.72 Mpps forwarding rate
• 1 MB packet buffer and jumbo frame support up to 12 288 bytes
• Passive, fan-free cooling for silent operation
• Energy Efficient Ethernet IEEE 802.3az compliance
• Auto-MDIX and MDI cable detection for plug-and-play setup
• Maximum power draw of 6.7 W keeps energy use low
• Includes external power adapter, rubber feet, and wall-mount kit