Netgear GS324-200EUS 24-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch

The Netgear GS324-200EUS 24-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch is part of Netgear’s 300 Series unmanaged switches, designed to deliver reliable and high-speed networking for businesses that need simple, plug-and-play connectivity without the complexity of configuration. With 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, this switch provides up to 48 Gbps of switching bandwidth, making it suitable for small to medium businesses, classrooms, workgroups, and home offices requiring stable wired performance. Its metal chassis, fanless design, and rack-mountable form factor ensure long-term durability, silent operation, and flexible deployment.

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Ports & Connectivity

• Total Ports: 24 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Port Features:
  • Auto MDI/MDIX (eliminates crossover cables)
  • Auto Negotiation (detects speed and duplex settings automatically)
• Supported Standards:
  • IEEE 802.3i (10BASE-T)
  • IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX)
  • IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T)
  • IEEE 802.3x (Full-duplex Flow Control)
  • IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet)

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Performance

• Switching Fabric (Backplane Bandwidth): 48 Gbps non-blocking
• Forwarding Rate: 35.7 Mpps (64-byte packets)
• Packet Buffer Memory: 256 KB
• MAC Address Table Size: 8,000 entries (supports large device networks)
• Latency:
  • <3.5 µs for 1000 Mbps (64-byte frames)
• Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9,000 bytes for efficient large file transfers

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Hardware & Build

• Chassis: Rugged all-metal housing for durability
• Cooling: Fanless passive cooling for silent operation
• Mounting Options:
  • Desktop placement
  • Rack-mountable (rack-mount kit included)
  • Wall-mounting supported
• LED Indicators:
  • Per port: Link/Activity
  • System: Power

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Energy Efficiency

• IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet) supported
• Automatically reduces power consumption on:
  • Short cable lengths
  • Idle or disconnected ports
• Maximum power consumption: ~14.9 W
• Typical power usage: ~12 W

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Power

• Power Supply: Internal power supply (built-in, no external brick)
• Input Voltage: 100–240V AC, 50–60Hz
• Maximum Heat Dissipation: ~50 BTU/hr

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Physical Specifications

• Dimensions (W × D × H): 330 × 206 × 43 mm (13 × 8.1 × 1.7 in)
• Weight: ~2.14 kg (4.7 lb)

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Environmental Conditions

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
• Storage Temperature: –20°C to 70°C
• Humidity: 10–90% RH, non-condensing
• Noise Level: 0 dBA (fanless operation)

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Warranty & Support

• Warranty: Netgear Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty (region-dependent)
• Support:
  • 24/7 lifetime chat support
  • 90 days phone support from purchase date

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Typical Use Cases

• Small/Medium Business offices connecting up to 24 wired devices
• Classroom or computer lab networks with silent operation
• Expanding backbone connectivity in workgroups
• Rack-mounted deployment in SMB server rooms
• Home offices requiring reliable wired LAN for NAS, printers, and workstations

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Key Features

• 24 auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet ports for seamless wired connectivity
• 48 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity for smooth data transfers
• Jumbo frame support for optimized file sharing and multimedia streaming
• Silent fanless design, suitable for offices and classrooms
• Rack-mountable with included kit for professional deployment
• Energy-efficient technology lowers power consumption

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Meta Description

Netgear GS324-200EUS 24-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch with 48 Gbps switching capacity, silent fanless metal design, rack-mount kit, jumbo frame support, and energy-efficient operation—ideal for SMB, education, and office networks. Datasheet