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May 18, 2026

Some GS308EP switches do not comply with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet specifications

IEEE 802.3 Ethernet specifications require that the switches provide galvanic isolation between all ports and chassis ground. this means that the POE supply is meant to be "floating" not connecte...

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FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

May 18, 2026

Possible differences in HW or FW versions. You'd need to check FW versions to see this may make a difference.

Possible configuration could be a factor.

Something to contact NG support about and see.

JulienR BrettD

schumaku
Guru - Experienced User
May 19, 2026
FURRYe38 wrote:
Possible differences in HW or FW versions. You'd need to check FW versions to see this may make a difference.

Extreme unlikely...
- StephenB
  Guru - Experienced User
  May 19, 2026
  schumaku wrote:
  Extreme unlikely...
  
  Certainly not FW. Obviously is hardware/circuitry, but maybe not linked to a specific HW revision.