Product comparison · 2 network switches

Zyxel GS-3012F network switch Managed Black vs Zyxel PLA401 V2 Powerline

9specifications compared
7differ
2identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Switch type
- GS-3012F network switch Managed Black:Managed
- PLA401 V2 Powerline:Unmanaged
Maximum data transfer rate
- GS-3012F network switch Managed Black:24 Gbit/s
- PLA401 V2 Powerline:0.2 Gbit/s
Stackable
- GS-3012F network switch Managed Black:Yes
- PLA401 V2 Powerline:No
Product colour
- GS-3012F network switch Managed Black:Black
- PLA401 V2 Powerline:White
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- GS-3012F network switch Managed Black:440 x 225 x 45 mm
- PLA401 V2 Powerline:75 x 97 x 45 mm
Input frequency
- GS-3012F network switch Managed Black:60 Hz
- PLA401 V2 Powerline:50/60 Hz
Weight
- GS-3012F network switch Managed Black:3.1 kg
- PLA401 V2 Powerline:160 g

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of GS-3012F, PLA401 V2 Powerline
26 specifications	A Zyxel GS-3012F network switch Managed Black Model GS-3012F View product	B Zyxel PLA401 V2 Powerline View product
Management features1 differ
Switch typeDiffers	Managed	Unmanaged
Ports & interfacesidentical
Combo SFP ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
SFP module slots quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
SFP/SFP+ slots quantityKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transmission1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	24 Gbit/s	0.2 Gbit/s
Packet buffer memoryKnown for one	8 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
StackableDiffers	Yes	No
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	100 - 240 VAC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	36 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	440 x 225 x 45 mm	75 x 97 x 45 mm
Input frequencyDiffers	60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Weight (imperial)Known for one	3.08 kg (6.8 lbs)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-25 - 70 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.1 kg	160 g
Networkidentical
ModulationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DBPSK, DQPSK, ROBO
Performanceidentical
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	- Notebook or PC with Pentium 300MHz or higher - Ethernet port available for each device - Any Ethernet device supported - Advanced management utility only supported on Microsoft XP/Vista
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL/cUL, CB, CE, FCC part 15B, HomePlugAV

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More network switch comparisons

All network switch comparisons