Netgear GS728TXv3 – 28-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch

The Netgear GS728TXv3 – 28-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch is a high-performance Smart Managed Pro switch designed for medium to large business networks that need reliable Gigabit connectivity with ultra-fast 10G uplinks. Featuring 24 Gigabit RJ-45 ports and 4 × 10G uplink ports (2 × 10GBase-T copper + 2 × 10G SFP+ fiber), it delivers the scalability, speed, and security required for modern enterprise environments.

With Layer 2+ and Lite Layer 3 routing, VLANs, advanced QoS, and robust security, it ensures seamless integration into demanding networks.

Ports & Connectivity

• Total Ports: 28
  • 24 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports
  • 2 × 10GBase-T RJ-45 uplink ports (copper)
  • 2 × 10G SFP+ uplink ports (fiber)
• Auto-MDI/MDIX supported on all copper ports

Performance

• Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps non-blocking
• Forwarding Rate: 95.2 Mpps
• MAC Address Table: 16,000 entries
• Packet Buffer: 3 MB
• Jumbo Frames: Up to 9,216 bytes
• Latency: < 4 μs on 10G ports

Smart Managed Pro Features

• Layer 2 Switching: VLANs (IEEE 802.1Q), STP/RSTP/MSTP, IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3
• Layer 3 Lite: Static routing (inter-VLAN routing)
• Link Aggregation: IEEE 802.3ad LACP (up to 8 groups, 8 ports per group)
• QoS: 802.1p/DSCP prioritization, bandwidth shaping, voice/video traffic optimization
• Security:
  • 802.1X port-based authentication
  • Access Control Lists (ACLs)
  • DHCP Snooping
  • DoS attack prevention
• Multicast: IGMP Snooping, Querier
• Stacking: Virtual Stacking with up to 32 devices (single-pane management)

Management Options

• Web-based GUI
• Command Line Interface (CLI)
• SNMP v1, v2c, v3
• RMON, syslog, port mirroring
• Dual firmware images and config file support
• Netgear Insight remote/cloud management compatible

Power & Efficiency

• Power Supply: Internal
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) supported
• Power Consumption: ~45W typical (varies by usage)

Design & Build

• Form Factor: Rack-mountable (1U, kit included)
• Cooling: Smart fans with adaptive low-noise operation
• LED Indicators: Power, Port Speed/Activity, Fan status

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions (W × D × H): 440 × 257 × 43 mm (1U)
• Weight: ~3.7 kg

Environmental Conditions

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
• Storage Temperature: –20°C to 70°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% – 90% non-condensing

Warranty & Support

• Warranty: Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
• Support: Lifetime Next Business Day hardware replacement (with registration)

Typical Use Cases

• Growing businesses needing 24 Gigabit access ports with 10G uplinks
• Server/storage aggregation with 10GBase-T or SFP+
• Enterprise VoIP and video networks with QoS and VLANs
• Stacked deployments with multiple Netgear Smart Managed Pro switches

Key Features

• 24 Gigabit RJ-45 ports + 4 × 10G uplinks (2 copper + 2 SFP+)
• 128 Gbps switching capacity with 95.2 Mpps forwarding rate
• Smart Managed Pro with VLANs, QoS, ACLs, and static routing
• Rack-mountable with smart cooling for enterprise deployments
• Energy-efficient design with lifetime warranty support

Meta Description

Netgear GS728TXv3 – 28-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch with 24 × Gigabit ports and 4 × 10G uplinks (2 copper, 2 SFP+). High-performance Layer 2+/Lite Layer 3 switch with VLAN, QoS, and stacking for business networks.

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