Model: GS516PP-100NAS
from $300.54
The NETGEAR GS516PP is a 16-Port Gigabit PoE+ Compliant Unmanaged Switch, designed for reliable network expansion. This metal-constructed switch features 16 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, each capable of delivering up to 30W (802.3at), with a total PoE power budget of 260W. It offers a non-blocking switching bandwidth of 32 Gb/s and supports jumbo frames up to 9216 Bytes, making it suitable for powering and connecting multiple PoE-compatible devices like IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points in small to medium-sized business environments. The GS516PP is rack-mountable (1U) and includes a fan for cooling, ensuring stable operation.
For home use, a simple unmanaged Gigabit switch is all you need to expand your router's ports. Buy a managed switch or a switch with PoE only if you are running security cameras, access points, or complex VLAN setups. Available from $300.54.
Basic unmanaged network switches use negligible power and have zero maintenance costs. PoE (Power over Ethernet) and large managed switches use more electricity but are still relatively cheap to run.
Common Failure Modes
Switches are solid-state devices with high reliability. When they fail, it is usually due to lightning strikes/power surges blowing individual ports or the internal power supply dying.
For home use, a simple unmanaged Gigabit switch is all you need to expand your router's ports. Buy a managed switch or a switch with PoE only if you are running security cameras, access points, or complex VLAN setups.
Network switches are extremely reliable solid-state devices. They are usually replaced because networking speed standards outgrow them, rather than due to hardware failure.
The Netgear GS516PP 16-Port Gigabit PoE+ Compliant Unmanaged Switch is available at bhphoto, starting at $300.54.
Basic unmanaged network switches use negligible power and have zero maintenance costs. PoE (Power over Ethernet) and large managed switches use more electricity but are still relatively cheap to run.
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