Product comparison · 2 network switches

Linksys 8-Port Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch (LGS308P) vs Linksys 18-Port Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch (LGS318P)

Key differences

Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity
- 8-Port Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch (LGS308P):8
- 18-Port Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch (LGS318P):16
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantity
- 8-Port Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch (LGS308P):8
- 18-Port Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch (LGS318P):18
Switching capacity
- 8-Port Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch (LGS308P):16 Gbit/s
- 18-Port Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch (LGS318P):36 Gbit/s
Forwarding rate
- 8-Port Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch (LGS308P):11.9 Mpps
- 18-Port Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch (LGS318P):26.79 Mpps
Security algorithms
- 8-Port Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch (LGS308P):802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SNMP
- 18-Port Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch (LGS318P):802.1x RADIUS
Rack mounting
- 8-Port Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch (LGS308P):No
- 18-Port Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch (LGS318P):Yes
Input current
- 8-Port Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch (LGS308P):1.5 A
- 18-Port Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch (LGS318P):2.5 A
Power consumption (typical)
- 8-Port Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch (LGS308P):10.17 W
- 18-Port Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch (LGS318P):19.47 W

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Comparison of LGS308P, LGS318P
63 specifications	A Linksys 8-Port Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch (LGS308P) Model LGS308P View product	B Linksys 18-Port Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch (LGS318P) Model LGS318P View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantityDiffers	8	16
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantityDiffers	8	18
Combo SFP ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Data transmission2 differ
Switching capacityDiffers	16 Gbit/s	36 Gbit/s
Forwarding rateDiffers	11.9 Mpps	26.79 Mpps
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers	802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SNMP	802.1x RADIUS
Design1 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Number of fansKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 fan(s)
Power2 differ
Input currentDiffers	1.5 A	2.5 A
Power consumption (typical)Differs	10.17 W	19.47 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)3 differ
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantityDiffers	8	18
Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) ports quantityDiffers	8	18
Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budgetDiffers	72 W	125 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	210 mm	440 mm
DepthDiffers	104 mm	200 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	562 g	2.78 kg

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