NetGear ProSafe GS724AT 24-Port Gigabit Smart Switch

Description: The NetGear ProSafe GS724AT is a 24-port, business switch.Compared to other business switches on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $360.

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 $15 per port fits within your budget.

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

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

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• Manufacturer: NetGear Inc.
• Part Number: GS724AT-100NAS

• General

• Device Type Switch
• Enclosure Type External - 1
• Width 17.3 in
• Depth 8.1 in
• Height 1.7 in
• Weight 6.8 lbs
• Localization North America

• Memory

• RAM 3 MB

• Networking

• Ports Qty 24 x Ethernet 10Base-T, x Ethernet 1000Base-T, x Ethernet 100Base-TX
• Data Transfer Rate 1 Gbps
• Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
• Networking type Switch
• Remote Management Protocol RMON 1, RMON 2, RMON 3, RMON 9, SNMP 1, SNMP 3, 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 DHCP support, Flow control, SNTP support, VLAN support, IGMP snooping, Port mirroring, Auto-negotiation, DiffServ support, Store and forward, Firmware upgradable, Jumbo Frames support, MAC address filtering, Auto-sensing per device, Broadcast Storm Control, Quality of Service (QoS), Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), Access Control List (ACL) support
• Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP), 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
• Compatible Bays None

• Miscellaneous

• Rack Mounting Kit Included
• MTBF 330,000 hour(s)
• Authentication Method RADIUS, TACACS+
• Compliant Standards CE, C-Tick, EN55022, EN55024, CISPR 22, CISPR 24, EN 60950, FCC Part 15 A, VCCI Class A ITE

• Power

• Power Device Power supply
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Power Consumption Operational 35.6 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 131 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%

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