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. Datasheet