[. . . ] Getting started with the NETGEAR® GS308P 8-Port PoE Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch Frequently Asked Questions The GS308P is an 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch with 4 ports PoE-capable and in a metal case. [. . . ] It is important to note that just because a device is listed as an 802. 3af PoE Device does not necessarily mean that it requires the maximum power (15. Many devices require less, allowing all four PoE ports to be active simultaneously. 3az is an IEEE standard, which allows for less power consumption during periods of low data activity. €¢ “Off” indicates there is at least 7 Watts of PoE power available. €¢ “Solid Yellow” indicates less than 7 Watts PoE power is available. €¢ “Blinking Yellow” indicates the PoE Max LED was active in the previous 2 minutes. Power over Ethernet uses Ethernet cables to supply power to other PoE capable devices on the network, such as Wireless Access Points, IP cameras, VOIP phones, and other switches, etc. [. . . ] Other brand names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective holder(s). [. . . ]