NETGEAR GS728TX 24-Port Gigabit Smart Switch w/optional Remote/Cloud Management and 4 SFP+ Ports

NETGEAR GS728TX 24-Port Gigabit Smart Switch w/optional Remote/Cloud Management and 4 SFP+ Ports is the kind of switch that fits when a network needs more copper port density and faster uplinks without jumping straight into a much larger core chassis. Based on the B&H source, it provides 24 x Gigabit Ethernet ports plus 4 x 10G SFP+ slots, giving the switch a practical role in installations where the endpoint side stays on Gigabit copper while the uplink side needs more bandwidth. The source also lists a 128 Gb/s switching capacity and an 83.52 Mpps forwarding rate.

Highlights

• 24 x Gigabit Ethernet ports for higher endpoint density
• 4 x 10G SFP+ slots for fiber uplinks up to 10 Gb/s
• 128 Gb/s switching capacity for structured managed network traffic
• 83.52 Mpps forwarding rate for higher-throughput packet handling
• Designed for powered devices such as IP cameras, access points, and VoIP phones

Quick Specs & Uses

• Product type: managed network switch
• Ethernet ports: 24 x Gigabit Ethernet
• Uplink slots: 4 x 10G SFP+
• Switching capacity: 128 Gb/s
• Forwarding rate: 83.52 Mpps
• Fiber uplink support: up to 10 Gb/s
• Suggested connected devices from source: IP cameras, access points, and VoIP phones
• Positioning: easy installation and flexible management

Why It Helps

As networks grow, the pressure usually lands in two places first: endpoint count and uplink bandwidth. This switch addresses both. It gives you 24 copper Gigabit ports for the device side of the network and 10G SFP+ uplinks for the backbone side, which is a cleaner fit for structured systems than trying to stretch a smaller switch past its role.

System Characteristics

• 24 copper Gigabit ports make it easier to support larger endpoint counts from one chassis
• 4 x 10G SFP+ slots give the switch more headroom on the uplink side
• 128 Gb/s switching capacity places it above smaller entry-level managed switches
• 83.52 Mpps forwarding rate supports higher packet throughput across the platform
• Managed-switch design makes it more suitable for structured business and AV infrastructure than a basic unmanaged unit

What’s In The Box

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