The Netgear GS316EP-100UKS 16-Port Gigabit Plus Switch with PoE+ is a Gigabit Plus Smart Managed Switch offering 16 total ports with 15 PoE+ (IEEE 802.3af/at) ports for powering IP devices such as cameras, phones, and access points. It includes 1 Gigabit SFP uplink port for flexible fiber connectivity, making it suitable for growing networks.

With a 123W PoE budget, fanless silent operation, and basic management features (VLANs, QoS, monitoring), it bridges the gap between unmanaged and fully managed switches.

Ports & Connectivity

• Total Ports: 16
  • 15 × Gigabit RJ-45 ports with PoE+ (10/100/1000 Mbps)
  • 1 × Gigabit SFP uplink port
• PoE Standards: IEEE 802.3af (PoE) / IEEE 802.3at (PoE+)
• PoE Power Budget: 123 W total shared across PoE+ ports
• Max Power per Port: 30 W

Performance

• Switching Capacity: 32 Gbps non-blocking fabric
• Forwarding Rate: 23.8 Mpps
• MAC Address Table: 8,000 entries
• Packet Buffer Memory: 1 MB
• Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9,720 bytes

Management Features (Plus Series)

• VLAN support (Port-based & 802.1Q)
• QoS for traffic prioritization (voice, video, data)
• IGMP Snooping for multicast optimization
• Port Mirroring for diagnostics
• Rate Limiting & Port Controls
• Web-based management interface
• PoE Scheduling (per port)

Design & Build

• Enclosure: Metal housing
• Cooling: Fanless, silent design
• Mounting Options: Desktop or wall-mountable
• LED Indicators: Power, Link/Activity, PoE status

Power & Consumption

• Power Supply: Internal
• Max Power Draw: ~135 W

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions (W × D × H): 286 × 102 × 27 mm
• Weight: ~1.1 kg

Environmental Conditions

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: –20°C to 70°C
• Humidity: 10%–90% non-condensing
• Noise Level: 0 dBA (fanless)

Warranty & Support

• Warranty: Netgear Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
• Support: Lifetime 24/7 chat support, Next Business Day replacement (registration required)

Typical Use Cases

• IP surveillance deployments with up to 15 PoE cameras
• VoIP phone systems in offices and call centers
• Wireless APs for SMBs, schools, and hospitality environments
• Small business networks needing fiber uplink connectivity

Key Features

• 15 × Gigabit PoE+ ports (up to 30W each) + 1 × SFP uplink
• 123W PoE power budget
• Plus (Smart) management with VLAN, QoS, IGMP Snooping
• Silent, fanless operation with metal housing
• Web-based configuration and monitoring

Meta Description

Netgear GS316EP-100UKS 16-Port Gigabit Plus Switch with 15 PoE+ ports, 123W power budget, 1 SFP uplink, VLAN & QoS support, and silent fanless design—ideal for SMBs powering IP cameras, APs, and VoIP phones.

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