{"product_id":"netgear-gsm7252pl-10000s-upg-gsm7252ps-layer-3-license","title":"Netgear GSM7252PL-10000S – Layer 3 License for M5300-52G-POE+ (GSM7252PS)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Netgear GSM7252PL-10000S Layer 3 license?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Netgear GSM7252PL-10000S is the Layer 3 license upgrade for the NETGEAR ProSAFE M5300-52G-POE+ (GSM7252PS) managed PoE+ switch. It moves the switch from Layer 2+ to full Layer 3 software, adding dynamic routing, VRRP and multicast routing. Netgear supplies it as an electronic SKU, with the license key delivered by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/GSM7252PS.jpg?v=1793870361\" alt=\"Netgear M5300-52G-POE+ GSM7252PS managed switch\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does the Netgear GSM7252PL work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe license is applied to an installed GSM7252PS: 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports with a 380 W internal PoE budget (up to 1,440 W with the EPS4000), 4 shared SFP ports and 2 built-in 10GBASE-T\/SFP+ combo ports. Netgear notes that with a Layer 3 license upgrade, a GSM7252PS can become the stack master and handle the full stack Layer 3 configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe license adds RIP, OSPF and OSPFv3, VRRP, ECMP, IPv6 routing, PIM-SM, PIM-DM, DVMRP, IGMP and MLD proxy, multicast routing between VLANs and subnets, and a DHCP IPv4\/IPv6 server. Netgear recommends licensing a second Layer 3 unit as Secondary Master so the stack does not fall back to Layer 2+ if the master fails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor new 48-port PoE+ builds, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-m4300-52g-poe-gsm4352pb-48x1g-poe-591w-2x10g-2xsfp-managed-switch\"\u003eNetgear M4300-52G-PoE+\u003c\/a\u003e is a current fully managed option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key features of the Netgear GSM7252PL?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayer 3 for the M5300-52G-POE+\u003c\/strong\u003e — upgrades the GSM7252PS from Layer 2+ to Layer 3 software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStack master capability\u003c\/strong\u003e — lets a GSM7252PS act as the Layer 3 master for the stack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic routing\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3 and ECMP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGateway redundancy\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds VRRP for redundant default gateways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulticast routing\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds PIM-SM, PIM-DM and DVMRP between VLANs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronic delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e — license key delivered by email; nothing ships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere is the Netgear GSM7252PL typically used?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConference rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuditoriums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial meeting spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;min-width:300px;border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:40%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:60%;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003eGSM7252PL-10000S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003eLayer 3 license upgrade (electronic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003eM5300-52G-POE+ (GSM7252PS v1h2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e48 x Gigabit PoE+; 4 x SFP (shared); 2 x 10GBASE-T\/SFP+ combo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost PoE budget\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e380 W internal; up to 1,440 W with EPS4000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRouting added\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003eRIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, ECMP, VRRP, IPv6 routing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulticast added\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003ePIM-SM, PIM-DM, DVMRP, IGMP\/MLD proxy, multicast static routes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003eLicense key by email\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich switch does this license work with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M5300-52G-POE+, Netgear model GSM7252PS. The non-PoE GSM7252S uses the GSM7252L license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes every switch in the stack need a license?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Netgear states that a licensed Layer 3 Stack Master runs Layer 3 for the whole stack. A second licensed unit as Secondary Master protects against master failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the license delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an electronic SKU; the license key arrives by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this help with Dante or AV-over-IP across VLANs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adds PIM and DVMRP multicast routing, needed when multicast must cross VLANs or subnets. Our engineers design these networks across the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/collections\/netgear\"\u003eNetgear product line\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I find other Netgear licenses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/collections\/netgear-pro-av-network-licenses-software\"\u003eNetgear network licenses and software\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Netgear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68084574585068,"sku":"GSM7252PL-10000S","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/GSM7252PS.jpg?v=1793870361","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-gsm7252pl-10000s-upg-gsm7252ps-layer-3-license","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}