Netgear GS728TXP-300NAS

Product Overview

The NETGEAR GS728TXP is a 24-port Gigabit PoE+ smart managed pro switch with four dedicated 10G SFP+ uplinks and a 190W PoE budget. The 10-Gigabit uplinks give integrators high-speed, redundant links to an aggregation layer or core, which matters for high-density AV and surveillance traffic. All 24 copper ports deliver 802.3at PoE+, and the switch adds Lite Layer 3 static routing on top of full Layer 2 management. Load-based fan control keeps rack operation quiet at up to 26.8 dBA.

Product Description

The NETGEAR GS728TXP 24-port Gigabit PoE+ smart managed pro switch is built for converged commercial AV networks that need 10-Gigabit uplink capacity at the access layer. Its 24 PoE+ ports share a 190W budget for powering VoIP phones, IP cameras, and access points, while four dedicated 10G SFP+ ports provide high-speed fiber uplinks plus redundancy and failover through link aggregation. The switch delivers 128Gbps of switching capacity with a 16K MAC address table and support for up to 256 VLANs.

The GS728TXP adds Lite Layer 3 with 32 IPv4 and 32 IPv6 static routes for inter-VLAN local routing, plus Private VLANs and Multicast VLAN Registration for AV-over-IP. Security and traffic features include L2/L3/L4 ACLs, 802.1x authentication, Dynamic ARP Inspection, DiffServ QoS, Auto-VoIP, Auto-Video VLAN, and IGMP and MLD snooping with querier. A text-based Lite CLI joins the web GUI and optional NETGEAR Insight cloud management, and a USB port supports config and firmware operations. Per-port PoE scheduling gives administrators remote power control. To round out an installation, browse the full NETGEAR switch collection. The GS728TXP mounts in a 19-inch rack and carries a NETGEAR Enterprise 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.
• 4 dedicated 10G SFP+ uplinks — Four 10-Gigabit SFP+ ports provide high-speed fiber uplinks with redundancy and failover.
• 128Gbps switching capacity — High forwarding capacity handles dense AV, surveillance, and data traffic.
• Lite Layer 3 static routing — 32 IPv4 and 32 IPv6 static routes enable local inter-VLAN routing.
• 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.
• Lite CLI plus cloud — Manage via web GUI, text-based Lite CLI, or optional NETGEAR Insight remote and cloud management.
• USB port — Onboard USB simplifies config backup, restore, and firmware updates.
• Quiet rack operation — Load-based fan control keeps noise to 26.8 dBA at 25°C.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studios and auditoriums distributing high-bandwidth AV-over-IP over 10G uplinks
• Boardrooms and conference rooms aggregating multicast video and PoE cameras to a 10G core
• House of worship installations segmenting video, audio, and control traffic with fast uplinks
• Training rooms and all-hands rooms needing local inter-VLAN routing and 10G aggregation
• Government spaces requiring 802.1x, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and ACL-based access control

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from the NETGEAR datasheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the GS728TXP different from a standard PoE+ smart switch?
It adds four dedicated 10G SFP+ uplinks, giving high-speed, redundant fiber links to an aggregation layer or core, which standard Gigabit-uplink switches do not provide.

How much PoE power does the GS728TXP deliver?
All 24 ports support 802.3at PoE+ sharing a 190W total budget, suitable for powering VoIP phones, IP cameras, and wireless access points.

What SFP+ modules does it accept?
The four 10G SFP+ ports accept NETGEAR 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-T, and SFP+ direct-attach copper cables, as well as 1G SFP modules.

Does it support local routing and AV multicast features?
Yes. It includes Lite Layer 3 static routing (32 IPv4 and 32 IPv6 routes), Multicast VLAN Registration, Auto-Video VLAN, and IGMP and MLD snooping for AV-over-IP deployments.

How is it managed and what warranty applies?
Manage it locally via web GUI or Lite CLI, or remotely through NETGEAR Insight. It carries a NETGEAR Enterprise limited lifetime warranty with replacement and technical support options.