Marketing description

Now you can have a powerful, high-speed network on a small scale. NETGEAR's GS116 Gigabit Ethernet Switch lets you build a system that provides a full, dedicated 1000 Mbps connections so you can move very large files across your network instantly. The standards-based GS116 helps to protect your existing and future network infrastructure investments by painlessly integrating other 10,100, and 1000 Mbps devices. This potent switch is ideal for workgroups or quickly upgrading workstations to full Gigabit speed, plus it's packed with ease-of-use features to simplify your workday experience. Its compact design fits neatly into small work spaces and, since it's self-cooling without a fan, it runs silently and unobtrusively.

Key selling points

• 16 high-speed, auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connections
• Integrates 10, 100 and 1000 Mbps devices within a network
• Silently delivers up to 2000 Mbps on each port

Product features

• Power up your small network to gigabit speeds
  Now you can have a powerful, high-speed network on a small scale. NETGEAR's ProSafe GS116 Gigabit Ethernet Switch lets you build a system that provides full, dedicated 1000 Mbps connections so you can move very large files across your network instantly. The standards-based GS116 helps to protect your existing and future network infrastructure investments by painlessly integrating other 10, 100, and 1,000 Mbps devices.
• Power-packed
  Moves huge files fast! Features 16 high-speed, auto-switching 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connections. And because copper Gigabit Ethernet is a full duplex standard, you can get up to 2000 Mbps on each port. The GS116 supports jumbo frames up to 9,000 Bytes for extra large transfers.
• Versatile
  Integrates 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps devices on the same network and will honor Layer 2 802.1p and Layer 3 DSCP traffic priority tags. Every port automatically senses the right speed and full/ half duplex mode, while Auto Uplink technology automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables.
• Accommodating
  LEDs embedded in each of the 16 RJ-45 jacks make for easy monitoring. Space-saving dimensions are ideal for desktop or wall-mounting in home, small office, workgroups, departments and conference room environments. Its durable metal case has no fan for silent operation.
• Solid
  Providing plug-and-play simplicity with exceptional performance and reliability, the GS116 is a cost-effective solution for your growing network.