NetGear FS726TP ProSafe 24 Port 10/100 Smart Switch with 2 Gigabit Ports and PoE

Description: The NetGear FS726TP is a 24-port, business switch.Compared to other business switches on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $300.

Pros: Has an included rack mounting kit.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A business switch, suited for medium and larger networks.Consider this switch when $12 per port fits within your budget.

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this switch has good features for the money.

Suggestions: For help in deciding if this switch belongs in your office, see CNET's guide to buying networking equipment for your business.

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• Manufacturer: NetGear Inc.
• Part Number: FS726TPNA

• General

• Device Type Switch
• Enclosure Type External
• Width 17.3 in
• Depth 8.1 in
• Height 1.7 in
• Weight 6.6 lbs
• Localization North America

• Networking

• Ports Qty 24 x Ethernet 10Base-T, x Ethernet 100Base-TX
• Auxiliary Network Ports 2x10/100/1000Base-T/SFP (mini-GBIC)(uplink)
• Data Transfer Rate 100 Mbps
• Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
• Networking type Switch
• Remote Management Protocol HTTP, SNMP 1
• Connectivity Technology Wired
• Switching Protocol Ethernet
• MAC Address Table Size 8K entries
• Status Indicators Power, Link activity, Port transmission speed
• Features Trunking, Manageable, DHCP support, Flow control, VLAN support, Port mirroring, Auto-negotiation, Store and forward, Firmware upgradable, Auto-sensing per device, Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
• Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP)

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 2 ) x SFP (mini-GBIC)
• Interfaces 12 x Network node - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 12 x Network / power - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 2 x Network host - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
• Compatible Slots None
• Compatible Bays None
• Connections None

• Miscellaneous

• Rack Mounting Kit Included
• MTBF 300,000 hour(s)
• Compliant Standards CE, CUL, C-Tick, IEC950, EN55024, EN 60950, FCC Part 15, VCCI Class A ITE

• Power

• Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Yes
• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Power Consumption Operational 13 Watt

• Software / System Requirements

• Software Included Drivers & Utilities

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support NETGEAR lifetime warranty

NetGear Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.netgear.com/
• Address: 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA. 95134-1911
• Phone: 1-408-907-8000
• Email: support@netgear.com
• Fax: 1-408-907-8097