What is the maximum PoE power budget and how many devices can I power?

The GS728TP provides 190W total PoE+ budget with up to 30W per port. This supports approximately 6-8 high-power devices (PTZ cameras at 30W each) or 15-20 standard IP phones (12-15W each) simultaneously. Actual capacity depends on device power requirements and deployment mix.

Can this switch route traffic between VLANs without a separate router?

Yes. The GS728TP supports Layer 3 static routing with 32 IPv4 and 32 IPv6 routes, enabling inter-VLAN routing locally. This eliminates the need for an external router in small deployments. However, dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) are not supported; static routes must be manually configured.

What fiber connectivity options are available?

Four dedicated Gigabit SFP ports support 1000Base-X fiber connectivity. These enable long-distance uplinks to core infrastructure and provide redundancy independent of copper ports. Standard single-mode fiber supports distances up to 2km, while multimode fiber supports shorter distances with lower cost.

How does the switch handle network segmentation for multi-tenant environments?

The GS728TP supports 256 VLANs with Private VLAN capabilities, RADIUS-based VLAN assignment via 802.1x authentication, and Guest VLAN functionality. Combined with 100 shared ingress ACLs, this enables complete traffic isolation between tenants and guest networks without requiring external equipment.

What is the acoustic noise level and is it suitable for office environments?

The GS728TP operates at 27.08 dB maximum at full PoE load and 25°C ambient temperature. This is comparable to normal office background noise, making it suitable for rack mounting in office closets or server rooms without requiring additional sound dampening.

What management capabilities are available for remote administration?

The switch provides web-based GUI management, SNMP v1/v2c/v3 for remote monitoring, and RMON (groups 1, 2, 3, 9) for advanced performance analysis. These enable centralized management of multiple switches across distributed locations without requiring specialized management software.

Is IPv6 supported for future-proofing the network?

Yes. The GS728TP provides comprehensive IPv6 support including management, QoS, ACLs, and routing. It supports 32 IPv6 static routes and IPv6-based ACLs, enabling smooth migration to IPv6-based networks while maintaining backward compatibility with IPv4 deployments.

GS728TP-200EUS - Netgear GS728TP 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 PoE+ ports; 4 x 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks Switch

Name: GS728TP-200EUS - Netgear GS728TP 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 PoE+ ports; 4 x 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks Switch
Brand: Netgear
SKU: GS728TP-200EUS

GS728TP-200EUS - Netgear GS728TP 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 PoE+ ports; 4 x 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Netgear GS728TP is a 24-port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ smart managed switch designed for small-to-medium business network convergence. It features 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 PoE+ ports with 190W total PoE power budget, plus 4 dedicated Gigabit SFP fiber ports for uplink redundancy and aggregation. The switch delivers 56 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity with Layer 2+ and Layer 3 capabilities, including static routing (32 IPv4/IPv6 routes), 256 VLANs, and 100 shared ACLs. Advanced features include IEEE 802.1x authentication, RADIUS-based VLAN assignment, DiffServ QoS, and comprehensive IPv6 support. Ideal for VoIP, IP surveillance, and wireless deployments, the GS728TP operates quietly at 27.08 dB and supports web-based management with SNMP and RMON monitoring. Rack-mountable 1U form factor with external power supply.

24x PoE+ ports with 190W total power budget
Layer 3 routing with 256 VLANs and 32 static routes
4x Gigabit SFP fiber ports for uplink redundancy
56 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity
Quiet 27.08 dB operation at full PoE load
Web-based management with SNMP and RMON monitoring

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	GS728TP-200EUS
Brand	Netgear
Condition	New
Model	GS728TP
Product Line	ProSAFE Smart Managed Pro
Product Type	Managed L2+/L3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Ethernet Speed	Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps); 10G uplinks
Number of VLANs	256
Management Interface	Web-based GUI; SNMP; RMON
Compliance Certifications	IEEE 802.3at PoE+; IEEE 802.3ab
Number of IPv6 static routes	32

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Best for

VoIP Deployment
Supports up to 24 PoE+ powered IP phones with 190W total PoE budget. Auto Voice VLAN feature simplifies phone provisioning and network segmentation for unified communications.
IP Surveillance
Powers multiple PTZ cameras and network video recorders with PoE+ (up to 30W per port). 4 SFP fiber ports enable long-distance camera connections and network redundancy for mission-critical monitoring.
Wireless Networks
Optimized for 11ac access point deployment with sufficient PoE+ power per port. Layer 3 routing and 256 VLANs enable guest network isolation and multi-tenant WLAN segmentation.
Network Convergence
Combines voice, video, and data on single infrastructure. Advanced QoS (WRR, strict priority) and DiffServ ensure bandwidth allocation for latency-sensitive applications.
Branch Office Connectivity
Compact 1U rackmount design with quiet 27.08 dB operation. 4 SFP uplinks support fiber connections to core network with automatic failover for business continuity.

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Switching Bandwidth	56 Gbps
MAC Address Table Size	16K
Number of ARP cache entries	512

Access Control Lists (ACLs)	100 shared (ingress)

Power Consumption

Max Wattage	480W PoE budget
Power Supplies	External fixed power supply
Idle power consumption (all ports link-down standby)	20W
Max power (worst case, all ports used, full PoE, line-rate traffic)	226W
Max power without PoE (worst case, all ports used, line-rate traffic)	36W

Fan	2
Weight	3.78 kg (8.32 lb)
Dimensions	440 x 257 x 43.2 mm (17.3 x 10.1 x 1.7 in)
Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	Rackmount/Desktop

Operating Temperature	0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F)
Heat Dissipation (worst case, all ports used, full PoE, line-rate traffic)	772.9 BTU/hr

PoE Ports	24 ports supporting PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at)
SFP Ports	4 x 1000 Base-x Fiber SFP
Ethernet Ports	24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 PoE+ ports; 4 x 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks

Netgear GS728TP 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 PoE+ ports; 4 x 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks Switch

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