Netgear
NETGEAR XS512EM Managed L2 10G Ethernet Switch
Elevate your small or medium-sized business network with the NETGEAR XS512EM Managed L2 10G Ethernet Switch. This smart managed switch delivers revolutionary 5-speed 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit connectivity across 12 ports, supporting demanding applications like virtualization and high-speed storage. It offers cost-effective upgrades by maintaining compatibility with standard Cat5E cabling. With a robust switching capacity of 240 Gbit/s and Layer 2 management, it ensures optimal performance and efficient network operation for high-demand tasks.
$1084.86
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
1410
/ 2257
#1410 in Hubs & Switches
Price vs Category Average
-83%
Below average
Total Ports
12
/ Copper Ethernet Ports
Who it's for
- Full 10G Multi-Gigabit Performance
- Robust Layer 2 Management Features
- Dedicated SFP+ Fiber Uplinks
Who should skip it
- High Cost of Entry
- Active Cooling and Noise Level
- Requires Networking Expertise
Key Specs
Total Ports
12 Copper Ethernet Ports
Port Speeds
100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps
Switching Capacity
240 Gbit/s
MAC Address Table Size
32,000 entries
Management
Smart Managed L2 (Web UI, CLI)
Form Factor
1U Rackmount
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
10 Gbps
Power over Ethernet Support
No
Features
- 12-port 10G/Multi-Gigabit Ethernet switch
- Smart Managed Layer 2 functionality
- Supports 100/1000/10000 Mbps speeds
- Cost-effective Cat5E wiring compatibility
- High switching capacity for demanding tasks
- Ideal for virtualization and surveillance
- 1U rackmount form factor
- Automatic speed detection per port
What customers say
Users highly value the NETGEAR XS512EM for its exceptional performance and robust build quality, delivering reliable 10G speeds essential for demanding tasks like 4K editing and virtualization. The L2 managed features, including VLANs and Link Aggregation, offer necessary network control for small businesses. The primary drawback noted is the acoustic profile; the internal fans are frequently described as loud, making placement outside a dedicated server closet challenging. Despite this noise trade-off and a premium price, those needing high-density, high-speed managed switching consider it a powerful and worthwhile investment for their bandwidth requirements.
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