GSM7224 24-Port Layer 2 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch and FREE iPod via mail-in rebate

Description: The NetGear GSM7224 is a 24-port, business switch.Compared to other business switches on the market, it is midpriced at around $700.

Pros: Has a 1 Gbps data transfer rate, which is somewhat faster than some similarly priced switches.By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with this fast a data transfer rate is $1,165.Also, this switch has an included rack mounting kit.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for business networks.Consider this switch when $29 per port fits within your budget.

Value: In general, this switch's features are in line with its price.

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: GSM7224NA

• General

• Device Type Switch
• Enclosure Type Rack-mountable
• Installed Modules Qty (Max) 0 (installed) / 4 (max)
• Width 17.3 in
• Depth 10.1 in
• Height 1.7 in

• Memory

• RAM 64 MB
• Flash Memory 8 MB Flash

• Networking

• Ports Qty 24 x Ethernet 10Base-T, x Ethernet 1000Base-T, x Ethernet 100Base-TX
• Auxiliary Network Ports 4x10/100/1000Base-T/SFP (mini-GBIC)
• Data Transfer Rate 1 Gbps
• Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
• Networking type Switch
• Routing Protocol IGMP
• Remote Management Protocol HTTP, RMON 1, RMON 2, RMON 3, RMON 9, SNMP 1, SNMP 3, Telnet, SNMP 2c
• Connectivity Technology Wired
• Switching Protocol Ethernet
• MAC Address Table Size 8K entries
• Status Indicators Power, Link OK, Link activity, Port transmission speed
• Features Trunking, Manageable, DHCP support, Flow control, VLAN support, BOOTP support, IGMP snooping, Port mirroring, Auto-negotiation, DiffServ support, Layer 2 switching, Store and forward, Broadcast Storm Control, Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), Weighted Round Robin (WRR) queuing
• Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP)

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 4 ( 4 ) x SFP (mini-GBIC)
• Interfaces 24 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Management - RS-232
• Compatible Slots None
• Compatible Bays None
• Connections None

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1 x Null modem cable
• Rack Mounting Kit Included
• MTBF 58,300 hour(s)
• Authentication Method RADIUS
• Compliant Standards CE, UL, CUL, C-Tick, IEC950, EN55024, UL 1950, CISPR 22, EN 60950, EN50082-1, EN55022 Class A, CSA 22.2 No. 950, VCCI Class A ITE, FCC Class A certified

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Power Consumption Operational 36 Watt

• Software / System Requirements

• Software Included Drivers & Utilities

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support NETGEAR lifetime warranty

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
• Max Altitude Operating 9840 ft

NetGear Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.netgear.com/
• Address: 4500 Great America Parkway, , .
• Phone: 408-907-8000
• Email: support@netgear.com
• Fax: 408-907-8097