Netgear GS516UP-100NAS

Product Overview

The NETGEAR GS516UP is a 16-port Gigabit Ethernet unmanaged switch with eight Ultra60 802.3bt PoE++ ports, eight 802.3at PoE+ ports, and a 380W total power budget. It delivers up to 60W per port to power-hungry devices such as PTZ cameras, PoE lighting, and Wi-Fi 6 access points across demanding AV installations. The metal chassis supports desktop or rack mounting with 32 Gbps of non-blocking switching. A front-panel PoE mode selector enables compatibility with pre-802.3bt devices.

Product Description

The GS516UP 16-port Gigabit PoE++ unmanaged switch is built for AV deployments that include high-draw powered devices. Eight ports support Ultra60 802.3bt Type 3 PoE++ at up to 60W each, while the other eight support 802.3at PoE+ at up to 30W, all sharing a 380W budget. That combination powers 4K PTZ cameras, PoE-powered speakers, smart lighting, and high-performance access points alongside standard PoE endpoints. A market-first front-panel PoE mode selector lets installers enable a pre-802.3bt mode for legacy high-power devices created before the standard was ratified.

The rugged metal chassis is desktop or rack-mountable with the included kit and uses three fans to manage heat under heavy PoE++ load. With 32 Gbps of non-blocking fabric, an 8K MAC address table, and 802.1p and DSCP QoS, it forwards and prioritizes AV, voice, and data traffic at wire speed. NETGEAR's PoE power auto-balance technology allocates power based on each device's actual demand. As an unmanaged plug-and-play device, it begins powering and forwarding traffic as soon as it is connected, and it standardizes well with the broader NETGEAR switch collection for layered AV networks. The 380W budget and 60W-per-port capability make it well suited to powering modern high-wattage endpoints.

Key Features

• 8 PoE++ Ports (802.3bt, Ultra60) — Delivers up to 60W per port to PTZ cameras, PoE lighting, and high-power access points.
• 8 PoE+ Ports (802.3at) — Supplies up to 30W per port to standard PoE endpoints.
• 380W Total PoE Budget — Powers a mix of high-draw and standard devices from one switch.
• Front-Panel PoE Mode Selector — Enables a pre-802.3bt mode for legacy high-power devices.
• 32 Gbps Non-Blocking Fabric — Wire-speed switching across all 16 ports.
• PoE Power Auto-Balance — Allocates power dynamically based on real device demand.
• 802.1p and DSCP QoS — Prioritizes voice and video traffic on the network.
• Desktop or Rack-Mountable — Durable metal chassis with three-fan cooling under load.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studios powering 4K PTZ cameras and high-performance access points with PoE++
• Auditoriums driving PoE lighting, powered speakers, and cameras across a large venue
• House of worship installations powering high-wattage cameras and audio endpoints from one switch
• Commercial meeting spaces consolidating high-draw and standard PoE devices on a single device
• Multi-purpose rooms requiring flexible high-power PoE for reconfigurable AV systems

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from the NETGEAR datasheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the PoE++ and PoE+ ports?
Eight ports support 802.3bt PoE++ (Ultra60) at up to 60W each for high-draw devices, and eight ports support 802.3at PoE+ at up to 30W each for standard devices. All share the 380W budget.

What does the PoE mode selector do?
The front-panel selector enables a pre-802.3bt mode that powers certain high-power devices manufactured before the 802.3bt standard was ratified. Most modern devices use the standard IEEE 802.3bt mode.

Is the GS516UP managed?
No. It is a fully unmanaged plug-and-play switch. It powers PoE devices and forwards traffic as soon as it is connected, with no VLANs or GUI to configure.

Can it power 4K PTZ cameras and PoE lighting?
Yes. The 60W PoE++ ports are designed for exactly these high-wattage devices, provided the combined draw across all powered ports stays within the 380W budget.

How is it cooled and mounted?
The switch uses three internal fans to handle heat under heavy PoE++ load and ships with a rack-mount kit for a standard 19-inch rack; it can also be used on a desktop.

What warranty and support are included?
The GS516UP carries a NETGEAR Limited Lifetime hardware warranty with 90 days of free technical support, and extended Sprint and Drive support plans are available.