Netgear Announces Unmanaged PoE/PoE+ Switches With Upgradable Power Budgets

[Julio Urquidi]

The new SMB/SOHO PoE switches, available in 8- and 16-port models, have upgradeable power budget options thanks to interchangeable power supplies. Paired along with a built-in power selector, the interchangeable power supply option gives businesses the opportunity to grow their PoE-powered networks without having to buy new switches.

These new unmanaged small form-factor PoE/PoE+ switches are:

• 8-Port PoE/PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch with 60W PoE budget (GS108LP) — $99.99
• 8-Port PoE/PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch with 123W PoE budget (GS108PP) — $129.99
• 16-Port PoE/PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch with 76W PoE budget (GS116LP) — $179.99
• 16-Port PoE/PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch with 183W PoE budget (GS116PP) — $219.99

Power options for the 8-port models include 60W, 83W, and 123W power supplies, while the 16-port models can work with 76W, 115W, and 183W power supplies that can all be purchased separately.

Available now, all Netgear PoE/PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switches also include wall and rack accessories and Netgear's ProSAFE® Lifetime Hardware Warranty.