Netgear GS524PP-100NAS

Product Overview

The NETGEAR GS524PP is a 24-port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ unmanaged switch with a 300W power budget, built to drive dense deployments of access points, IP cameras, and VoIP phones over a single cable. Every port supports 802.3at PoE+ at up to 30W, and the switch automatically balances power based on each device's actual draw. The fanless metal chassis runs silently for conference rooms and AV racks. It installs on a desktop or in a standard 19-inch rack with no configuration required.

Product Description

The NETGEAR GS524PP 24-port Gigabit PoE+ unmanaged switch removes the need for separate power supplies and outlets at each endpoint, delivering both data and power across standard Ethernet cabling. All 24 ports provide 802.3at PoE+ power up to 30W per port, with a 300W total budget that NETGEAR's PoE technology allocates dynamically based on connected device needs. This makes it well suited to commercial AV installations where wireless access points, pan-tilt-zoom cameras, and IP phones share a single switch.

With 48Gbps of non-blocking switching capacity and an 8K MAC address table, the GS524PP forwards traffic at wire speed across the entire port count. Jumbo frame support up to 9,216 bytes benefits surveillance and storage workloads, and Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) reduces consumption on idle ports. The plug-and-play design begins working as soon as it is powered on, with per-port LEDs indicating speed, link activity, and PoE status. Integrators standardizing their stack can explore the broader NETGEAR switch collection for matching smart-managed and 10G models. The GS524PP ships with a rackmount kit and is backed by a NETGEAR limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

• 24 PoE+ Gigabit ports — All 24 RJ-45 ports deliver 802.3at PoE+ up to 30W each for powering APs, cameras, and phones.
• 300W PoE budget — A 300W total budget supports dense PoE deployments across the full port count.
• Automatic power balancing — NETGEAR PoE technology allocates power to each device based on actual need, independent of PoE class.
• 48Gbps non-blocking switching — Wire-speed forwarding on every port handles surveillance and data traffic without contention.
• Fanless silent operation — The fanless metal chassis adds no noise for occupied rooms and AV racks.
• Plug-and-play setup — Unmanaged design requires no software or configuration to deploy.
• Jumbo frame support — Frames up to 9,216 bytes improve throughput for video and storage workloads.
• Desktop or rackmount — Installs on a desktop or in a 19-inch rack with the included hardware.

Typical Applications

• Conference rooms and huddle rooms powering wireless access points and IP cameras from one switch
• Commercial meeting spaces consolidating VoIP phones and AV endpoints onto a single PoE+ switch
• House of worship installations driving PTZ cameras and ceiling APs over Ethernet
• Training rooms and multi-purpose rooms requiring flexible PoE device placement without nearby outlets
• Government spaces deploying surveillance and access-control endpoints across a wired network

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from the NETGEAR datasheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What PoE standard and power budget does the GS524PP provide?
All 24 ports deliver 802.3at PoE+ up to 30W per port, sharing a 300W total budget that the switch allocates dynamically based on each connected device's actual power draw.

Can it power wireless access points and PTZ cameras at the same time?
Yes. The GS524PP is designed for mixed PoE+ deployments, and its automatic power balancing distributes the 300W budget across APs, IP cameras, and VoIP phones as needed.

Does the GS524PP require configuration before use?
No. It is an unmanaged plug-and-play switch that begins forwarding traffic and delivering PoE the moment it is powered on, with no software setup.

How does it mount in a commercial AV rack?
The switch ships with a rackmount kit for standard 19-inch racks and can also sit on a desktop using the included rubber feet. The fanless design keeps it silent in occupied spaces.

What warranty and support are included?
The GS524PP is backed by a NETGEAR limited lifetime warranty with next-business-day replacement and 24/7 online chat support when purchased from an authorized reseller.