The NETGEAR ProSafe GS116 is a 16-port external switch with a data transfer rate of 1Gbps. It operates at a power consumption of 25W and has a minimum operating temperature of 32 ˚F. The switch features unmanaged network management, full duplex capability, auto-sensing per device, and store and forward functionality. It supports various operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Novell Netware, Linux, and Apple Mac OS. With a compact external form factor and weighing only 2lbs, this Ethernet switch is lightweight and suitable for enterprise networking setups.