Product details

General Information
Manufacturer

Netgear, Inc

Manufacturer Part Number

XS728T-100NES

Brand Name

Netgear

Product Line

ProSafe

Product Model

XS728T

Product Name

Prosafe XS728T Ethernet Switch

Product Type

Ethernet Switch

Interfaces/Ports
Total Number of Network Ports

28

Uplink Port

No

Modular

No

Stack Port

No

Port/Expansion Slot Details

4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
24 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network

Media & Performance
Media Type Supported

Optical Fiber
Twisted Pair

Ethernet Technology

10 Gigabit Ethernet

Network Technology

10GBase-T
10GBase-X

I/O Expansions
Number of Total Expansion Slots

4

Expansion Slot Type

SFP+

Shared SFP Slot

Yes

Number of SFP+ Slots

4

Network & Communication
Layer Supported

3

Management & Protocols
Manageable

Yes

Power Description
Power Source

Power Supply

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor

Rack-mountable
Desktop

Height

1.7

Width

17.3

Depth

12.2

Weight (Approximate)

11.11 lb

Miscellaneous
Country of Origin

China

FAQs

What are the key features of the Netgear ProSafe XS728T switch?
The Netgear ProSafe XS728T is a 28-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Layer 3 switch featuring 24 10GBase-T ports and 4 dedicated SFP+ slots. It offers non-blocking 10-Gigabit bandwidth, supports both copper and fiber connections, and can be mounted in a rack or used as a desktop switch. The switch is specifically designed for SMBs, providing cost-effective 10G connectivity with advanced L2+/Layer 3 Lite features.
What are the connectivity options available on the XS728T?
The XS728T offers 28 total network ports, consisting of 24 10GBase-T copper ports for standard network connections and 4 additional dedicated SFP+ slots for fiber optic connectivity. The switch supports both twisted pair and optical fiber media types, enabling flexible network deployment options. All ports support 10 Gigabit Ethernet technology, providing maximum throughput for demanding network applications.
What are the physical specifications and mounting options for the XS728T?
The Netgear ProSafe XS728T measures 17.3 inches in width, 12.2 inches in depth, and 1.7 inches in height, weighing approximately 11.11 pounds. It's versatile in terms of placement, supporting both rack-mounting and desktop deployment options, making it suitable for various installation environments.
What type of management capabilities does the XS728T offer?
The XS728T is a Smart Managed switch with Layer 3 Lite capabilities, offering advanced management features. It's designed to be manageable while maintaining user-friendly operation, making it ideal for SMB environments. The smart management features allow for network configuration, monitoring, and optimization while providing the benefits of Layer 3 switching functionality.
What are the ideal use cases for the Netgear ProSafe XS728T?
The XS728T is ideal for several scenarios: as the center of a small business network, as an aggregation/access switch in larger organizations, for providing 10G connections to 10G-capable servers and NAS systems, and for workgroup access. It can also be used to extend 10G connections to the edge when connected to a NETGEAR ProSAFE M7100/M7300 Fully Managed Switch.

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Total Number of Network Ports 28 12 12 2
Manufacturer Netgear, Inc D-Link Systems, Inc D-Link Systems, Inc Cisco Systems, Inc
Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet 10 Gigabit Ethernet 10 Gigabit Ethernet 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Manageable Yes Yes Yes Yes
Form Factor Rack-mountable, Desktop Rack-mountable, Desktop Rack-mountable, Desktop Desktop, Rack-mountable
Power Consumption N/A N/A N/A N/A