Netgear GS108LP 8-Port Gigabit PoE Unmanaged Rackmount Switch (PoE Budget 60W)

Key Specifications

• Ports: 8 × Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
• PoE: 8 × IEEE 802.3af/802.3at (PoE/PoE+) ports
• Total PoE Budget: 60 W
• Maximum PoE per Port: Up to 30 W (subject to the total 60 W budget)
• Switch Type: Unmanaged (plug-and-play, no configuration required)
• Mounting: Desktop, wall, or 19-inch rack (mounting kit included)
• Construction: Metal enclosure with silent operation
• MAC Address Table: 4K
• Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 10 KB
• Warranty: Limited lifetime hardware warranty (region-dependent).

Features

• Plug-and-play installation with no software setup.
• Auto-negotiation and Auto-MDI/MDIX eliminate the need for crossover cables.
• Supports powering devices such as:
  • IP security cameras
  • Wireless access points
  • VoIP phones
  • IoT devices
• Includes NETGEAR FlexPoE, allowing the PoE budget to be increased to 90 W or 130 W by purchasing a higher-capacity power adapter.

Example PoE Capacity

With the standard 60 W budget, you could typically power:

• 4–5 PoE+ access points (depending on their power draw), or
• 6–8 PoE IP cameras if each uses around 7–10 W, or
• A mix of cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless APs as long as the combined power consumption stays within 60 W.

Suitable For

• Small business networks
• CCTV/IP camera installations
• Home labs
• Wireless access point deployments
• VoIP phone systems

If you’re considering buying this switch, I can also compare it with alternatives such as the TP-Link TL-SG1008MP, Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE, or Netgear GS308PP to help determine which offers the best value for your needs.