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Zyxel GS-108A 8-port Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Switch vs Zyxel GS-3012 12-port Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch

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Key differences

The Zyxel GS-3012 12-port Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch has 16 more basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity than the Zyxel GS-108A 8-port Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Switch (24 vs 8). The Zyxel GS-3012 12-port Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch has 12,000 entries more MAC address table than the Zyxel GS-108A 8-port Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Switch (16000 entries vs 4000 entries). The Zyxel GS-3012 12-port Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch has 26.8 W more power consumption (typical) than the Zyxel GS-108A 8-port Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Switch (40 W vs 13.2 W). Switch type: Unmanaged on the Zyxel GS-108A 8-port Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Switch, Managed on the Zyxel GS-3012 12-port Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch. Dimensions (WxDxH): 165 x 100 x 32.5 mm on the Zyxel GS-108A 8-port Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 440 x 300 x 45 mm on the Zyxel GS-3012 12-port Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch.

  • Switch type
    • GS-108A 8-port Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Switch:Unmanaged
    • GS-3012 12-port Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch:Managed
  • Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity
    • GS-108A 8-port Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Switch:8
    • GS-3012 12-port Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch:24
  • MAC address table
    • GS-108A 8-port Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Switch:4000 entries
    • GS-3012 12-port Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch:16000 entries
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • GS-108A 8-port Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Switch:13.2 W
    • GS-3012 12-port Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch:40 W
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • GS-108A 8-port Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Switch:165 x 100 x 32.5 mm
    • GS-3012 12-port Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch:440 x 300 x 45 mm
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • GS-108A 8-port Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Switch:-20 - 70 °C
    • GS-3012 12-port Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch:-25 - 70 °C
  • Weight
    • GS-108A 8-port Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Switch:1 kg
    • GS-3012 12-port Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch:4 kg

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Comparison of GS-108A 8-port Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Switch, GS-3012 12-port Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch
24 specifications
Management features1 differ
Switch typeDiffersUnmanagedManaged
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantityDiffers824
Network1 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.1d, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
Port mirroringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Link aggregationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Data transmission1 differ
MAC address tableDiffers4000 entries16000 entries
Switching capacityKnown for one128 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Packet buffer memoryKnown for one1 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs13.2 W40 W
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs165 x 100 x 32.5 mm440 x 300 x 45 mm
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one8 x RJ45Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 -240V; 50/60Hz
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C-25 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1 kg4 kg

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