Overview; Features - NETGEAR GS728TXS Hardware Installation Manual

Overview

The NETGEAR GS728TXS/GS752TXS Smart Switch provides either 24 (GS728TXS) or 48
(GS752TXS) twisted-pair ports that support nonstop 10/100/1000M networks. The switch
also has four built-in enhanced small form factor pluggable (SFP+) GBIC slots that support
1000M and 10G optical modules or up to two stacking modules.
Using these Gigabit slots, you can create high-speed connections to a server or network
backbone. For example, you can:
• Connect switches to each other with high-speed links
• Link to high-speed servers
• Provide 10/100/1000M copper and 1000M/10G fiber connectivity
• Connect up to six switches in a stack to create a high-port-capacity solution with a single
point of administration
The smart switch also provides the benefit of administrative management with a complete
package of features for the observation, configuration, and control of the network. You can
use the simple and intuitive web-based graphical user interface (GUI) to view and use the
switch's many capabilities. The switch's management features include configuration for port
and switch information, VLAN for traffic control, port trunking for increased bandwidth, and
Class of Service (CoS) for prioritizing traffic. These features provide better understanding and
control of the network. Initial discovery of the switch on the network requires the Smart
Control Center program, a utility that runs on a Windows computer.
The smart switch can be freestanding, stacked with other switches, or rack-mounted in a
wiring closet or equipment room. It is IEEE-compliant and offers low latency for high-speed
networking. All ports can automatically negotiate to the highest speed which makes the
switch ideal for environments that have a mix of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, or
10-Gigabit Ethernet devices. All RJ-45 ports operate in half-duplex or full-duplex mode. The
maximum segment length is 328 feet (100 meters) over Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair
(UTP) cable.

Features

The following lists the key features of the smart switch:
• 24 (GS728TXS) or 48 (GS752TXS) 10/100/1000-Mbps autosensing Gigabit Ethernet
switching ports.
• 4 dedicated 1000M/10G SFP+ fiber ports.
• Full NETGEAR Smart Switch functionality.
• Full compatibility with IEEE standards:
- IEEE 802.3i (10BASE-T)
- IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX)
- IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T)
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