Overview; Features - NETGEAR XS728T Hardware Installation Manual

Overview

The NETGEAR XS728T Smart Switch provides 24 twisted-pair ports that support nonstop
1000M/10G networks. The switch also provides four built-in enhanced small form factor
pluggable (SFP+) GBIC slots that support 1000M and 10G optical modules.
Using these 10-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 1000M/10G copper and fiber connectivity
The smart switch also provides the benefit of administrative management with a complete
package of features for monitoring, configuring, and controlling the network. Using the simple
and intuitive web-based graphical user interface (GUI) or the Windows computer–based
Smart Control Center program, you can view and use the switch's many capabilities. The
switch's management features include configuration of 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
with a mix of Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet devices. You can use Category 5e
(Cat 5e) or better Ethernet cable (Cat 6, Cat 6a, or Cat 7) to make 10G connections.
NETGEAR recommends that you use Cat 6a or Cat 7 cables if the cable distance is greater
than 148 feet (45 meters).

Features

The XS728T Smart Switch provides the following key features:
• Twenty-four 1000M/10G AutoSensing Gigabit Ethernet switching ports.
• Four dedicated 1000M/10G SFP+ ports.
• Full NETGEAR Smart Switch functionality.
• Full compatibility with IEEE standards:
- 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)
- IEEE802.3ae (10GBASE Ethernet)
- IEEE802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet)
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