Overview; Features - NETGEAR XS712T Hardware Installation Manual

Overview

The NETGEAR XS712T Smart Switch provides 12 twisted-pair ports that support nonstop
100M/1000M/10G networks. The switch also has two built-in enhanced small form factor
pluggable (SFP+) GBIC combo slots that support 1000M and 10G optical 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 100M/1000M/10G copper and 1000M/10G fiber connectivity
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. Using the
simple and intuitive web-based graphical user interface (GUI), you can 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 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.
Category 5e (Cat 5e) or better Ethernet cable (Cat 6, Cat 6a, or Cat 7) can be used to make
10G connections. Cat 6a or Cat 7 cables are recommended if the cable distance is greater
than 45 meters (148 feet).

Features

The following lists the key features of the XS712T Smart Switch:
• Twelve 100M/1000M/10G AutoSensing Gigabit Ethernet switching ports.
• Two 1000M/10G SFP+ combo ports.
• Full NETGEAR Smart Switch functionality.
• Full compatibility with IEEE standards:
- IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX)
- IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T)
- IEEE 802.3z (1000BASE-x)
- IEEE 802.3an (10GBASE-T)
- IEEE 802.3 Clause 49 (10GBASE-LR and 10GBASE-SR)
- IEEE802.aq (10GBASE-LRM)
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