Netgear GS324 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Network Switch

Expand your local network with high-speed connectivity using the Netgear GS324 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch! Designed for effortless plug-and-play deployment in home offices, small-to-medium businesses, and rackmount AV setups, this high-density switch delivers dedicated 1Gbps bandwidth across 24 non-blocking Ethernet ports. Featuring a durable metal desktop/rackmount housing, energy-efficient fanless operation, and auto-negotiation capabilities, the GS324 ensures reliable, silent network performance for your computers, servers, IP cameras, and network storage devices.

🌟 Key Features

• 🔌 24 Gigabit Ethernet Ports: Provides 24 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports to connect servers, network storage (NAS), PCs, access points, and smart TV setups.

• ⚡ Plug-and-Play Simplicity: Unmanaged architecture requires zero software installation or configuration—simply connect power and ethernet cables to get started.

• 🤫 Silent Fanless Operation: Passive cooling design eliminates fan noise, making it ideal for noise-sensitive office environments, conference rooms, or home workstations.

• 📦 Non-Blocking Switching Architecture: Delivers maximum throughput at wire speed (48 Gbps switching capacity) across all ports simultaneously without congestion.

• 🛠️ Flexible Mounting Options: Packaged with mounting hardware for standard 19-inch rack installation, as well as desktop placement rubber feet.

• 🌿 Energy Efficient Technology: Supports IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet to reduce power consumption based on active port link status and cable length.

• 🧱 Durable Metal Enclosure: Heavy-duty metal casing offers effective heat dissipation and long-lasting hardware durability.

💡 Why You Should Buy This Product

• 🚀 Instant Network Expansion: Instantly add 24 high-speed wired connection points to your network infrastructure without complex network management.

• 🔇 Zero Office Noise: Fanless design ensures completely silent operation even under heavy, continuous network traffic loads.

• 🏢 Rackmount Ready Value: Includes rackmount ears in the box, making it a cost-effective choice for organizing server racks or patch panels.

🎯 Best For

• 🏢 Small & Medium Business Offices: Ideal for connecting multiple desktop PCs, office printers, and network storage units on a single localized network.

• 🎥 IP Surveillance Systems: Great for aggregating multiple IP security cameras and network video recorders (NVRs) back to a main router.

• 🏠 Prosumer Home Networks & AV Racks: Perfect for wired home lab networks, media server setups, and smart home hub consolidations.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

• 🏷️ Product Title: Netgear GS324 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch

• 🏢 Manufacturer / Brand: NETGEAR (300 Series)

• 🆔 Model Number: GS324

• 🔌 Port Count: 24 × Gigabit RJ-45 (10/100/1000 Mbps)

• 📊 Switching Capacity: 48 Gbps (Non-Blocking)

• 🧠 MAC Address Table Size: 8K Entries

• ⚡ Packet Buffer Memory: 512 KB

• 📐 Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9,216 bytes

• ⚙️ Network Standards: IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3az

• 💡 Status Indicators: Power, Link/Activity per port, Speed per port

• 🔇 Fan Count: 0 (Fanless Passive Cooling)

• 📐 Form Factor: Desktop or 19" Rackmountable (Rackmount ears included)

• 🔌 Power Supply: Internal 100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz

• 📐 Dimensions (W x D x H): 252 mm × 180 mm × 44 mm (9.9" × 7.1" × 1.7")

• ⚖️ Weight: 1.31 kg (2.89 lbs)