What is a NETGEAR 10-Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch?

Industry's first 10G Smart Switch, purposely design for SMB with 10G speed and easy management at an affordable cost

As a leading provider of network equipment for SMBs, NETGEAR understands the importance of a reliable and high performance network to the SMB customers. With the growth of virtualization, cloud-based services and applications like VoIP, video streaming and IP surveillance in the SMB space, SMB networks’ needs extend beyond simple reliability to higher speed and performance. NETGEAR’s cost-effective 10G Smart Switch (XS712T) present the right solution for this requirement, delivering unprecedented 10-Gigabit bandwidth at an affordable cost.

The XS712T from NETGEAR is a powerful smart switch that comes with 12 10-Gigabit ports and 2 Combo SFP+ for 10G Fiber links. It is designed as cost-effective 10G connections to 10G-capable servers and storages. It can also be used as a 10G access switch, connecting to a 10G managed switch (XSM7224) on one end and extend the 10G connections to the edge.
The XS712T provides comprehensive L2 features in order to meet our customers’ current and future needs on virtualization, converged network and mobility. Some of the main features include:

• Advanced VLAN features such as MAC (Media Access Control), protocol-based VLAN and guest VLAN
• Advanced QoS (Quality of Service) including Q-in-Q
• Static Routing
• Dynamic VLAN assignment
• IGMP and MLD snooping
• Security management
• IPv6 for management, QoS and ACL
• Easy-to-use Web-based management

Category

ProSAFE

Product Name

ProSAFE 12-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch

Model Number

XS712T

Package Contents

• ProSAFE 12-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch (XS712T)
• Rack-mount kit
• Power cord
• Quick Install Guide
• Installation CD with Configuration Utility software

Ordering Information

Product Descriptions

The NETGEAR ProSAFE 10GE Smart Switch with 12 10GE copper ports and 2 SFP+ combo port provides small to medium sized networks with both the most cost-effective 10GE solution for servers/NAS connectivity and an access layer aggregation switch with 10G pipes back to core switches in the data center. It comes with advanced and comprehensive set of L2 features and functions, and can be easily managed through web-based GUI.

Approved Category/Space Definitions

When referring to the “space" or category, the following is approved for all expected types of usage:

• ProSAFE Switches
• 10-Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches
• ProSAFE Smart Switches