Smart Business Switches 


Buffalo's BS-GS Series of Multi-Port Gigabit Smart Switches offer an easy and cost-effective way to extend your business network at gigabit speeds with advanced management features. Plug and play installation requires no additional software or configuration; each auto-sensing gigabit port automatically detects and configures the correct connection while available SFP slots on the BS-GS2016, BS-GS2024 and BS-GS2048 models offer fiber connectivity.


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Overview

Highlights


Jumbo frame support and full duplex operation provide maximum performance for a total switching capacity up to 96 Gbps on the BS-GS2048.

  • Lifetime warranty*
  • 8/16/24/48 gigabit Ethernet ports
  • Can be configured as a layer 2 or layer 3 switch
  • Durable metal chassis
  • Fast and easy setup
  • 802.3az Green Ethernet technology
  • Loop prevention
  • Port trunking
  • DHCP snooping
  • HTTP/HTTPS secure web management
  • VLAN support including VLAN tagging
  • QoS with VOIP support
  • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support
  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) support
  • SFP ports compatible with 1000BASE-SX and 1000BASE-LX transceivers†
  • Easily mount in a rack† or on a wall, or place it on a desktop
  • Works with Buffalo remote monitoring software (Network QuickView by Buffalo) and also compatible to 3rd party software (Monitor Resources)

Summary


Buffalo's Gigabit Green Ethernet Smart Switches provide a host of comprehensive HTTP/HTTPS web-based network management features including VLAN, SNMP, port trunking/link aggregation, DHCP snooping, STP support and 802.1p QoS. Along with 802.3az Green Ethernet technology, the BS-GS Series includes an energy conservation feature that monitors the activity status of each port to reduce the total power consumed.

Gigabit speeds, eco-minded operation, performance-minded features and a lifetime warranty make Buffalo's BS-GS Series of Gigabit Green Ethernet Smart Switches a perfect network extension solution for your office.

BUILT TO LAST

Buffalo's Gigabit Green Ethernet Smart Switches come with a compact and durable all metal chassis and are all but the 48-port model are fan-less which provides silent and reliable operation.  Buffalo's lifetime warranty* ensures that you will never have to replace your switch due to defects.

GIGABIT ETHERNET

Multiple gigabit Ethernet ports provide fast transfer rates of large bandwidth intensive files including graphics and multimedia.

FAST AND EASY SETUP

Easy to read LED indicators for each port clearly and quickly communicate which ports have active connections as well as which ports have gigabit speed devices attached.  Auto-MDIX provides fast plug and play setup, eliminating the need for a crossover cable while auto-negotiation detects the link speed of the attached device and adjusts for compatibility and optimal performance, making the switch backwards compatible with older network devices.

EASILY EXTEND YOUR OFFICE NETWORK

Integrates any Ethernet enabled device with plug and play setup including PCs, wireless access points, security cameras and VOIP phones.

 

SAVE ENERGY AND OPERATIONAL EXPENSES

802.3az Green Ethernet technology monitors the link status of each port and only provides power to those that have a connected device that is powered on and puts transmitters into sleep mode when no information is being sent or received.  In addition, the length of cable connected to each port is detected and the amount of power supplied is adjusted accordingly.  All of these features add up to huge energy savings over traditional switches.

DETECT NETWORK DISRUPTIONS

Buffalo's Gigabit Green Ethernet Smart Switches come with a loop prevention feature which shuts down the port(s) where a network loop is detected.

 

*Requires product registration within 90 days of purchase
†Available on BS-GS2016, BS-GS2024 & BS-GS2048 models only

Specifications

LAN Interface

Number of Ports 8 (BS-GS2008)
16, 2 SFP ports (BS-GS2016)
24, 2 SFP ports (BS-GS2024)
48, 4 SFP ports (BS-GS2048)
Standards Compliance IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T)
IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX)
IEEE802.3ab (1000BASE-T)
IEEE802.1Q VLANs
IEEE802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
IEEE802.3x (Flow Control)
IEEE802.1X (RADIUS)
IEEE802.3z (100BASE-SX/LX)
IEEE802.1D Spanning tree
IEEE802.1W Rapid spanning tree
IEEE802.1S Multiple spanning tree
Flow Control IEEE802.3x
Connector RJ-45 8-pin connector (shielded)

Performance

Data Transfer Rates 10/100/1000 Mbps
Swtiching Capacity 16 Gbps (BS-GS2008)
32 Gbps (BS-GS2016)
48 Gbps (BS-GS2024)
96 Gbps (BS-GS2048)
Buffer Memory 1.5MB (BS-GS2008, BS-GS2016 & BS-GS2024)
3MB (BS-GS2048)
Forwarding Method Store & Forward
Media Access Method CSMA/CD
Jumbo Frame 9,216 Bytes (Header 14 Bytes + FCS 4 Bytes inclusive)
Data Transfer Speed 1,488,095 packets/second (1000 BASE-T)
148,810 packets/second (100 BASE-TX)
14,881 packets/second (10 BASE-T)
Transfer Encryption Method 8B1Q4/4D-PAM5 (1000 BASE-T)
4B5B/MLT-3 (100 BASE-TX)
Manchester encoding (10 BASE-T)
MAC Address Table 16,384 (Self Learning)
Aging Time Default 300 Seconds

Environmental and Power

Power Supply External AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz (BS-GS2008)
Internal AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz (BS-GS2016, BS-GS2024 & BS-GS2048)
Power Consumption Max 10.6W BS-GS2008
Max 14.6W BS-GS2016
Max 18.6W BS-GS2024
Max 38.3W BS-GS2048
Operating Envirnoment 32˚ - 122˚F (0˚ - 50˚C), 10 - 85% humidity (non-condensing)

Regulations

Acquired Standards VCCI Class A, UL60950-1, FCC Class A, Canada IC Class A

Other

Dimensions 6.97 x 4.06 x 1.22 in (BS-GS2008)
12.99 x 9.09 x 1.69 in (BS-GS2016)
17.32 x 10.11 x 1.69 in (BS-GS2024)
17.32 x 10.11 x 1.69 in (BS-GS2048)
Weight 1.15 lb (BS-GS2008)
4.89 lb (BS-GS2016)
6.81 lb (BS-GS2024)
8.27 lb (BS-GS2048)
Compatible Cables 10BASE-T: RJ-45 two-pair Cat3 UTP or higher
100BASE-TX: RJ-45 two-pair Cat5 UTP or higher
1000BASE-T: RJ-45 two-pair Cat5e UTP or higher
Optional SFP Modules BS-SFP-GSR
BS-SFP-GLR
Package Contents Multi-Port Gigabit Smart Switch
AC power cord*
Power cable retaining band*
AC adapter†
AC adapter retaining band†
Rack mounting brackets*
Rack mounting screws*
Rubber feet
Quick setup guide
User manual
Warranty statement

* Not included with BS-GS2008 model
† BS-GS2008 only

Resources

Downloads

Firmware

    File Size Post Date Version OS Support Notes
2019-06-10 1.0.3.47 Firmware update for all BS-GS20xx and BS-GS20xxP series smart switches.

Documentation

    File Size Post Date Version OS Support Notes
2019-06-10 1.0.3.47 Readme for firmware update for BS-GS20xx and BS-GS20xxP smart switches.
2016-05-03 User's Manuals and Quick Setup Guide for BS-GS2008 Smart Switch
2016-05-03 User's Manuals and Quick Setup Guide for BS-GS2016 Smart Switch
2016-05-03 User's Manuals and Quick Setup Guide for BS-GS2024 Smart Switch
2016-05-03 User's Manuals and Quick Setup Guide for BS-GS2048 Smart Switch
2018-01-09 2.1.0 Readme file with release notes for Business Switch Configuration Tool
2018-01-09 201712270000z Readme file BS-GS20/BS-GS20P series smart switch private MIB definition file

Utilities

    File Size Post Date Version OS Support Notes
2018-01-09 2.1.0 Windows Configuration Tool for Web Managed Switches
2018-01-09 201712270000z Private MIB definition file for BS-GS20/BS-GS20P series smart switches
2018-06-01 Windows Download page for the Buffalo Network QuickView software.

Variations


8-Port Gigabit Green Ethernet Smart Switch

  • - 8

16-Port Gigabit Green Ethernet Smart Switch

  • - 16

24-Port Gigabit Green Ethernet Smart Switch

  • - 24

48-Port Gigabit Green Ethernet Smart Switch

  • - 48

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