Features - NETGEAR GC728X Hardware Installation Manual

Insight Managed 28-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Cloud Switch
Note The switch is designed for management by the NETGEAR Insight app on a smartphone
or tablet. Alternatively, you can manage the switch from the Insight Cloud portal that
is available from a web browser on your Windows-based computer, Mac, or tablet.
By default, the local browser interface is disabled and you cannot use it while the
switch is managed by the NETGEAR Insight app or Insight Cloud portal.
You can install the switch freestanding (on a desktop) or in a standard 19-inch rack, using the included
rack-mount kit. The switch is IEEE compliant and offers low latency. All ports can automatically negotiate
to the highest speed, which makes the switch very suitable for a mixed environment with Gigabit Ethernet
and Fast Ethernet.
For Gigabit Ethernet connections, use Category 5 (Cat 5) or higher-rated Ethernet cables terminated with
RJ-45 connectors.

Features

The switch includes the following key hardware features:
• Twenty-four Gigabit Ethernet ports.
• Two dedicated Gigabit SFP fiber ports.
• Two dedicated 10G SFP+ fiber ports.
• One USB port (for configuration files, firmware updates, and debug logs).
• One micro USB console and debug port. (Use this port only as directed and assisted by technical
support.)
• PoE+ on copper ports (model GC728XP):
- Twenty-four ports PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at)
- Total PoE power budget of 390W
• MAC table size of 16K entries.
• Switch fabric full-duplex nonblocking.
• Includes the following mounting hardware:
- Four rubber footpads for tabletop installation
- Rack-mount kit (brackets and screws) for rack installation
• Full NETGEAR Smart Managed Pro Switch features and functionality.
• Full compatibility with IEEE standards:
- IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
- IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-T
- IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
- IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-SX/LX
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