Netgear GS728TP-300NAS

Product Overview

The NETGEAR GS728TP is a 24-port Gigabit PoE+ smart managed pro switch with four dedicated SFP fiber uplinks and a 190W PoE budget. It adds Lite Layer 3 static routing on top of full Layer 2 management, so integrators can route between VLANs locally without burdening the router. All 24 copper ports deliver 802.3at PoE+ to power VoIP phones, IP cameras, and access points. Four SFP ports provide fiber uplinks plus redundancy and failover to the network core.

Product Description

The NETGEAR GS728TP 24-port Gigabit PoE+ smart managed pro switch is designed for converged commercial AV networks that carry voice, video, and data together. Its 24 PoE+ ports share a 190W budget for powering modern endpoints, and four dedicated Gigabit SFP ports provide fiber uplinks with the option to build a trunked, redundant link via link aggregation and failover. The switch delivers 56Gbps of non-blocking switching capacity, a 16K MAC address table, and support for up to 256 VLANs.

Beyond Layer 2, the GS728TP adds Lite Layer 3 with 32 IPv4 and 32 IPv6 static routes for inter-VLAN local routing, plus Private VLANs and Multicast VLAN Registration that benefit AV-over-IP deployments. Security and traffic features include L2/L3/L4 ACLs, 802.1x authentication, DiffServ QoS, Auto-VoIP, Auto-Video VLAN, and IGMP and MLD snooping with querier. Per-port PoE scheduling lets administrators control device power remotely. A USB port supports config backup and firmware updates, and optional NETGEAR Insight enables remote and cloud management. To complete an installation, browse the full NETGEAR switch collection. The GS728TP mounts in a 19-inch rack and is backed by a NETGEAR limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

• 24 PoE+ Gigabit ports — All 24 RJ-45 ports deliver 802.3at PoE+ for APs, cameras, and VoIP phones.
• 190W PoE budget — A 190W total budget powers a mix of mid-power PoE endpoints across the port count.
• 4 dedicated SFP uplinks — Four Gigabit SFP fiber ports provide aggregation, redundancy, and failover to the core.
• Lite Layer 3 static routing — 32 IPv4 and 32 IPv6 static routes enable local inter-VLAN routing.
• 56Gbps non-blocking switching — Wire-speed forwarding across all ports handles converged traffic.
• 256 VLANs and Private VLANs — Extensive VLAN support plus Private VLANs segment and isolate traffic.
• MVR and Auto-Video VLAN — Multicast VLAN Registration and Auto-Video VLAN optimize AV-over-IP streams.
• Auto-VoIP and QoS — DiffServ QoS and Auto-VoIP prioritize voice and video traffic.
• USB port — Onboard USB simplifies config backup, restore, and firmware updates.
• NETGEAR Insight cloud-ready — Optional remote and cloud management via the Insight app or Cloud Portal.

Typical Applications

• Conference rooms and boardrooms running AV-over-IP with multicast video and PoE-powered cameras
• Broadcast studios and auditoriums distributing multicast streams with MVR and IGMP optimization
• House of worship installations segmenting video, audio, and control traffic across VLANs
• Training rooms and multi-purpose rooms needing local inter-VLAN routing without a separate router
• Government spaces requiring 802.1x authentication, ACLs, and Private VLAN isolation

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from the NETGEAR datasheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many PoE+ ports and SFP uplinks does the GS728TP have?
It provides 24 ports of 802.3at PoE+ sharing a 190W budget, plus four dedicated Gigabit SFP fiber ports for uplinks, aggregation, and failover.

Does the GS728TP support routing between VLANs?
Yes. It includes Lite Layer 3 with 32 IPv4 and 32 IPv6 static routes, allowing local inter-VLAN routing through the switch without relying on an external router.

Is it well suited to AV-over-IP installations?
Yes. Multicast VLAN Registration, Auto-Video VLAN, and IGMP and MLD snooping with querier optimize multicast video distribution for AV-over-IP deployments.

Can it be managed remotely?
It can be configured locally via the web GUI or remotely through NETGEAR Insight using the mobile app or Insight Cloud Portal, and a USB port supports config and firmware management.

What warranty and support are included?
The GS728TP is backed by a NETGEAR limited lifetime warranty with next-business-day replacement and 24/7 online chat support when purchased from an authorized reseller.