Netgear GS348-100NAS

Product Overview

The NETGEAR GS348 is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet unmanaged switch in a 1U rack-mount form factor. It provides high-density wired connectivity for AV racks, broadcast studios, and large meeting facilities without any configuration. The fanless metal enclosure runs silently while delivering 96 Gbps of non-blocking switching capacity. Plug-and-play operation makes it a straightforward aggregation or access layer for non-PoE devices.

Product Description

The GS348 48-port Gigabit unmanaged switch is designed for installations that need a large number of wired ports in a single rack unit. All 48 ports auto-negotiate 10/100/1000 Mbps and use Auto-MDI/MDIX, eliminating the need for crossover cables. With 96 Gbps of non-blocking fabric bandwidth and a 16K MAC address table, it handles dense populations of AV-over-IP endpoints, control processors, media servers, and workstations at wire speed. There are no managed features to configure; the switch begins forwarding traffic as soon as it is powered on.

The rugged metal chassis is rack-mountable with the included kit and can also sit on a desktop. A fanless design keeps the switch silent, which matters in broadcast studios and control rooms where ambient noise must stay low. Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az), auto power-down, and short-cable detection reduce power consumption on idle and short links. As a non-PoE switch, the GS348 is best paired with separate PoE switches or injectors for powered devices, and it integrates cleanly with the rest of the NETGEAR switch collection for layered network designs. Its NETGEAR Limited Lifetime warranty makes it a low-risk choice for permanent rack installations.

Key Features

• 48 Gigabit Ports — High-density 10/100/1000 Mbps connectivity for AV-over-IP endpoints and workstations.
• 96 Gbps Non-Blocking Fabric — Full wire-speed switching across all 48 ports simultaneously.
• 16K MAC Address Table — Supports large device populations on a flat network segment.
• 1U Rack-Mount Form Factor — Fits a standard 19-inch rack with the included mounting kit.
• Fanless Silent Operation — Runs without fan noise for broadcast studios and control rooms.
• Plug-and-Play Setup — No configuration required; forwards traffic on power-up.
• Energy Efficient Ethernet — IEEE 802.3az, auto power-down, and short-cable detection reduce idle power draw.
• Limited Lifetime Warranty — NETGEAR Limited Lifetime hardware warranty for permanent installations.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studios aggregating cameras, encoders, and control workstations in a single rack unit
• Auditoriums and large meeting spaces providing high-density wired drops for AV-over-IP endpoints
• Commercial meeting spaces consolidating media servers, control processors, and workstations
• Training rooms requiring many wired connections for fixed and reconfigurable seating
• All-hands rooms supporting large temporary device counts during events

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from the NETGEAR datasheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the GS348 supply PoE to connected devices?
No. The GS348 is a non-PoE switch and does not supply power over Ethernet. For powered devices such as access points or cameras, pair it with a separate PoE switch or midspan injector.

Is any configuration required before use?
No. The GS348 is fully unmanaged and plug-and-play. It begins forwarding traffic as soon as it is powered on, with no VLANs, GUI, or command line to configure.

Can it handle AV-over-IP traffic?
It provides 96 Gbps of non-blocking bandwidth and wire-speed forwarding, which supports high-bandwidth AV-over-IP endpoints. Note that it does not offer IGMP snooping, so multicast-heavy AV-over-IP designs that require multicast filtering are better served by a managed switch.

How is it mounted in a rack?
The GS348 ships with a rack-mount kit and occupies one rack unit (1U) in a standard 19-inch rack. It can also be used on a desktop.

What warranty and support are included?
The switch carries a NETGEAR Limited Lifetime hardware warranty, with 90 days of free technical support from the date of purchase and extended support plans available.