Netgear
ProSafe XS728T
Best high speed networking for growing small businesses.
The NETGEAR ProSAFE XS728T is a high-performance Smart Managed Switch offering cost-effective 10-Gigabit connectivity. It features 24 10-Gigabit Copper ports and 4 dedicated 10G SFP+ ports, making it ideal for connecting 10G servers and NAS systems. This switch serves as a robust core for small business networks or as an aggregation/access layer in larger environments, extending 10G capabilities to the network edge. It supports IPv6 management and provides a user-friendly web-based interface for efficient network control.
$3039.00
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Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
1432
/ 2325
#1432 in Hubs & Switches
Price vs Category Average
-53%
Below average
Total Ports
28
Who it's for
- Businesses and power users requiring rapid data throughput for servers and workstations
- Small to medium businesses seeking advanced network control on a budget
- Network administrators needing granular control over traffic and security policies
Who should skip it
- Users planning to deploy the switch in noise-sensitive areas like open offices
- Organizations needing to power network devices directly from the switch
- Beginners without prior experience in network switch configuration and management
Key Specs
Total Ports
28
Copper Ports
24
SFP+ Slots
4
Form Factor
Rack-mountable
Layer Support
Layer 3
Weight
11.11 lbs
Width
17.3 inches
Depth
12.2 inches
Features
- 24 x 10G Copper Ports for high-speed wired connections
- 4 x 10G SFP+ Fiber Ports for flexible uplinks
- Layer 3 Smart Managed capabilities for advanced control
- Cost-effective 10-Gigabit network solution
- Ideal as a small business core switch
- Supports 10G servers and NAS systems
- Extends 10G connectivity to the network edge
- Web-based management interface for easy configuration
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the ProSafe XS728T for its robust reliability and straightforward management capabilities. Users frequently highlight its dependable performance in demanding network environments, ensuring stable and high speed data transfer. The intuitive web interface receives positive remarks for simplifying configuration and monitoring, making advanced networking features accessible. This switch is often seen as a solid, long term investment for businesses seeking a powerful yet manageable solution without unnecessary complexity.
Know before you buy
This switch is designed for small to medium-sized businesses that need to upgrade their network backbone to 10-Gigabit speeds. It works effectively as a core switch for smaller networks or as a high-speed aggregation switch for connecting 10G servers and NAS storage devices.
Yes, the XS728T includes 4 dedicated 10G SFP+ ports, which allow you to connect fiber-optic cables for long-distance uplinks or high-speed inter-switch connections.
It is a Layer 3 Smart Managed switch. This means it offers essential management features like VLANs, QoS, and basic Layer 3 routing capabilities, providing more control than an unmanaged switch without the complexity of a fully managed enterprise-grade device.
Yes, the XS728T is designed with a rack-mountable form factor. It measures 17.3 inches wide and 1.7 inches high, making it compatible with standard 19-inch server racks.
The 24 copper ports utilize 10GBase-T technology, which supports standard RJ45 Ethernet cables. For optimal performance at 10-Gigabit speeds, Cat6a or Cat7 cabling is recommended.
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