Description
Product Overview of the Netgear GS110MX-100NAS
The GS110MX-100NAS is an 8-port gigabit smart unmanaged switch with 10-gigabit uplinks. It is manufactured by Netgear, a company that specializes in networking equipment. The GS110MX-100NAS is designed for small and medium-sized businesses that require a reliable and cost-effective way to expand their network. In this article, we will explore the technical specifications of this switch in detail.
8 Ports Switch
The GS110MX-100NAS Netgear switch has a total of eight ports, which are all gigabit Ethernet ports. Gigabit Ethernet is a standard for high-speed Ethernet connections, with a maximum data transfer rate of 1 gigabit per second (Gbps). The eight ports provide ample connectivity options for small and medium-sized businesses. Additionally, the switch also includes two 10-gigabit uplinks, which allow for high-speed connections to other devices such as servers and network-attached storage (NAS) devices.
Smart Features
The GS110MX-100NAS switch has both unmanaged and smart features. An unmanaged switch is a simple networking device that doesn’t require any configuration or management. It is typically used for small networks where a limited number of devices need to be connected. On the other hand, a smart switch provides some configuration options and management features, making it a more suitable option for larger networks.
The GS110MX-100NAS switch is an unmanaged switch by default. However, it also includes some smart features that can be accessed through a web-based management interface. The management interface allows users to configure VLANs, QoS, and other advanced features. This makes the GS110MX-100NAS a versatile switch that can be used in a variety of networking environments.
10-Gigabit Uplinks
The two 10-gigabit uplinks on the GS110MX-100NAS switch are a key feature that sets it apart from other switches in its class. 10-gigabit Ethernet is a high-speed Ethernet standard that can transfer data at a rate of 10 Gbps. This is ten times faster than the standard gigabit Ethernet standard. The 10-gigabit uplinks on the GS110MX-100NAS switch allow for high-speed connections between devices, which is particularly useful for applications that require high bandwidth, such as video streaming and data backups.
QoS and VLAN Support
Quality of Service (QoS) is a networking feature that allows for the prioritization of network traffic. With QoS, users can assign different levels of priority to different types of network traffic, ensuring that high-priority traffic, such as VoIP calls or video streams, is given priority over lower-priority traffic, such as email or file transfers. The GS110MX-100NAS switch includes QoS support, allowing users to prioritize network traffic based on their needs.
Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) are another advanced networking feature supported by the GS110MX-100NAS switch. VLANs allow for the segmentation of a network into multiple virtual networks. This can improve network security and performance by separating different types of network traffic. For example, VLANs can be used to separate guest networks from internal networks or to separate different departments within an organization. The GS110MX-100NAS switch includes support for up to 64 VLANs.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a networking feature that allows for the transmission of power over Ethernet cables. This is particularly useful for devices such as wireless access points and IP cameras, which can be powered directly from the network cable, eliminating the need for separate power cables.
General Information about the Netgear GS110MX-100NAS
- Manufacturer: Netgear
- Part Number or SKU# GS110MX-100NAS
- Product Type: Ethernet Switch
Technical Information
- 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G RJ-45 copper ports: 2
- 10M/100M/1G Copper ports: 8
- Form Factor: Desktop/Wall-Mount/Rackmount
- Packet buffer memory: 128KB
- Bandwidth: 56Gbps
- MAC Address database size: 16K
- Number of priority queues: 8
- Jumbo frame support: Up to 9K packet size
- Fan(s): 0 ( Fanless)
- IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet): Yes
- Max power consumption (Watts): 13.2W
- LEDs: Power, Speed, Link/Activity
- Acoustic noise level @ 25° C (dBA): 0
- Operating temperature: 0° to 40° C
- Electromagnetic compliance (A or B): B
