Netgear ProSafe GS108T 8-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Switch

The Netgear ProSafe GS108T-200NAS is an 8-port Gigabit smart managed switch offering Layer 2+ features including VLAN, QoS, IGMP snooping, and port-based access control — delivering enterprise-class network management in a compact desktop form factor ideal for SMB and home office environments.

Key Features

• 8 x 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit ports for full-speed wired network connectivity
• Smart managed with VLAN, QoS, IGMP snooping, and ACL support
• Web-based management interface and Netgear ProSAFE Plus utility
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) for automatic power reduction on idle ports
• Compact fanless desktop design for silent office and home network deployment

Product Specifications

• Part Number: GS108T-200NAS
• Manufacturer: Netgear
• Ports: 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T
• Switching Capacity: 16 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 11.9 Mpps
• Layer: Layer 2+ (Smart Managed)
• Form Factor: Desktop (fanless)

Switch & Port Specifications

• MAC Address Table: 4,096 entries
• VLANs: Up to 64 802.1Q VLANs
• Jumbo Frames: 9,000 bytes
• QoS: 802.1p, DSCP, port-based (4 queues per port)
• IGMP Snooping: v1/v2/v3
• Link Aggregation: IEEE 802.3ad (LACP)

Network & Protocol Specifications

• Spanning Tree: 802.1D STP, 802.1w RSTP
• Access Control: 802.1X port-based, ACL (MAC and IP based)
• Storm Control: Broadcast, multicast, unknown unicast
• Port Mirroring: Yes (one-to-one)
• Management: Web GUI, Netgear ProSAFE Plus Utility, SNMP v1/v2c

Use Cases

• SMB office network with VLAN segmentation for data, voice, and guest traffic
• Home lab switch requiring managed features without rack infrastructure
• Small workgroup switch with QoS prioritization for VoIP and video
• Silent fanless desktop switch for noise-sensitive environments

Compatibility

• Managed via Netgear ProSAFE Plus utility (Windows) and web browser interface
• Compatible with standard 802.1Q VLAN trunking for multi-vendor network integration
• Works with 802.3ad LACP-capable switches and servers for link aggregation
• Supports standard Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cabling on all ports

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a smart managed and fully managed switch?

A smart managed (or web managed) switch like the GS108T offers a subset of managed switch features — VLANs, QoS, IGMP — via a simplified web UI, without the full CLI and advanced routing of enterprise managed switches. It is ideal for SMBs needing more than unmanaged but less than full enterprise management.

Does the GS108T support PoE?

No — the GS108T-200NAS does not support Power over Ethernet. For PoE switching, Netgear's GS108PP or similar models provide PoE+ on all ports in a similar desktop form factor.

Can the GS108T be rack-mounted?

The GS108T is a desktop form factor and does not include rack-mount brackets by default. Optional rack-mount kits may be available separately for 1U rack installation in wiring closets.

The Netgear ProSafe GS108T-200NAS proves that enterprise-grade network intelligence does not require enterprise-scale infrastructure — delivering VLAN segmentation, QoS, and smart management in a silent, compact desktop switch that punches well above its size for SMB and prosumer network environments.