Is the GS728TX a Layer 2 or Layer 3 switch?

It operates at L2/L3, supporting features like 256 VLANs (voice/IP/MAC-based), 32 static routes on 15 routed VLANs, and IEEE 802.3ad link aggregation (26 LAGs max 8 members). This enables advanced routing alongside standard L2 switching for optimized traffic management.

What is the stacking capability of this switch?

Stackable via 10G ports/SFP+ slots, it allows expansion with other S3300 series units. Supports link aggregation and high MAC table (16K entries), making it suitable for scalable deployments without performance loss in converged networks.

Does it support PoE and what is the power consumption?

No PoE support; it uses an internal power supply with typical consumption of 748.18W max. Designed for non-PoE environments focusing on high-speed switching, with efficient 800 MHz processor and 16 MB packet buffer.

What management features are available?

Includes port mirroring, rate limiting, STP, flow control, IGMP snooping, 100 ACL ingress rules, SSH/SSL, and 8 priority queues with WRR. Plus DHCP client and broadcast storm control for comprehensive L2/L3 management in enterprise-like SMB setups.

What are the physical specs and environmental tolerances?

1U rack-mountable (440x257x43.2 mm, 3.8 kg), operates 0-50°C (0-95% humidity, up to 3000m altitude), stores -20-70°C. Noise at 26.8 dB with 2 fans, MTBF 1,252,990 hours for reliable rack deployments.

GS728TX - Netgear GS728TX S3300-28X 24 x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (10/100/1000 Mbps); 4 x 10G Ethernet RJ-45 (100/1000/10000 Mbps); 4 x SFP+ 10G slots

Name: GS728TX - Netgear GS728TX S3300-28X 24 x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (10/100/1000 Mbps); 4 x 10G Ethernet RJ-45 (100/1000/10000 Mbps); 4 x SFP+ 10G slots
Brand: Netgear
SKU: GS728TX

GS728TX - Netgear GS728TX S3300-28X 24 x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (10/100/1000 Mbps); 4 x 10G Ethernet RJ-45 (100/1000/10000 Mbps); 4 x SFP+ 10G slots | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Netgear GS728TX (S3300-28X) is a 24-port Gigabit stackable smart managed switch from the ProSAFE S3300 Series, designed for SMB environments. It features 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports and 4 x 10G Ethernet RJ-45 ports plus 4 SFP+ 10G slots for high-speed uplinks and stacking. Operating at L2/L3, it supports IEEE standards including 802.1Q VLANs (256 supported, with voice and IP/MAC-based), 802.3ad link aggregation (26 LAGs, max 8 members), and 32 static routes across 15 routed VLANs. Management includes port mirroring, ACLs (100 ingress), IGMP snooping, SSH/SSL, and 8 priority queues with WRR. Powered by an 800 MHz processor, 64 MB flash, and 16 MB packet buffer, it handles 16K MAC addresses. Dimensions are 440x257x43.2 mm, weighs 3.8 kg, with MTBF of 1,252,990 hours. Ideal for scalable converged networks without PoE.

24x Gigabit + 4x10G ports for high-density access/uplinks
L2/L3 with 256 VLANs, 32 static routes, 16K MAC table
Stackable, 26 LAGs, ACLs for secure scalable networks
8 QoS queues, IGMP snooping for traffic prioritization
1U rackmount, 1.25M hr MTBF for reliable deployments
IEEE 802.3at/az compliant, SSH/SSL management

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	GS728TX
Brand	Netgear
Condition	New
MTBF	1252990 hours
Model	GS728TX S3300-28X
10G Support	Yes
Product Line	ProSAFE S3300 Series
Product Type	Stackable Smart Managed Switch
Switch Layer	L2/L3
Number of VLANs	256 VLANs supported; Voice VLAN; IP/MAC based VLANs
Networking Standards	IEEE 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.1ab, 802.1p, 802.1s, 802.1w, 802.3, 802.3ab, 802.3ad, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3az, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3z

Compatible systems

No specific system or OS compatibility lists found in sources

Best for

SMB Core Switching
Provides 24 Gigabit ports with 4x10G uplinks for reliable backbone connectivity in small-to-medium businesses, supporting 256 VLANs and L2/L3 features like static routing for segmented traffic.
Stackable Deployments
Stackable design with 10G SFP+ slots enables seamless expansion up to multiple units, ideal for growing networks requiring link aggregation (26 LAGs) and high MAC table capacity (16K entries).
High-Speed Uplinks
4x10G Ethernet and SFP+ ports deliver backbone speeds for servers/storage, with IEEE 802.3ad support and 8 priority queues ensuring QoS for bandwidth-intensive applications.
Managed Enterprise Edge
L2/L3 management features like ACLs, IGMP snooping, and SSH/SSL secure access control lists (100 ingress) suit edge deployments needing robust security and monitoring.

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Packet Buffer Memory	16 MB

Flash Memory	64 MB

Processor Frequency	800 MHz built-in processor

Static Routes	32 static routes; 15 routed VLANs
MAC Address Table	16000 entries

Security

Management Features	Port mirroring; Rate limiting; Spanning Tree Protocol; Flow control; Broadcast storm control; IGMP Snooping; DHCP client; Access Control List (ACL) ingress: 100; SSH/SSL support

Max Wattage	748.18 W
Power Consumption	748.18 W typical; Internal power supply; No PoE

Weight	3.8 kg
Dimensions	440 mm x 257 mm x 43.2 mm (Width x Depth x Height)
Rack Units	1 RU
Form Factor	1U rack mountable; Stackable; Black chassis

Environmental

Noise Level	26.8 dB; 2 fans
Storage Temperature	-20 - 70 °C; Storage relative humidity 0 - 95%
Operating Temperature	0 - 50 °C; Operating relative humidity 0 - 95%; Operating altitude 0 - 3000 m

Interface/Ports

Ethernet Ports	24 x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (10/100/1000 Mbps); 4 x 10G Ethernet RJ-45 (100/1000/10000 Mbps); 4 x SFP+ 10G slots
Link Aggregation	26 LAGs with max 8 members each; IEEE 802.3ad
Number of Priority Queues	8 priority queues; Weighted Round Robin (WRR)
SFP+ module slots quantity	4 installed SFP+ modules

Netgear GS728TX S3300-28X 24 x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (10/100/1000 Mbps); 4 x 10G Ethernet RJ-45 (100/1000/10000 Mbps); 4 x SFP+ 10G slots

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