{"product_id":"netgear-gsm7328fl-10000s-gsm7328fl-10000s","title":"Netgear GSM7328FL-10000S – Software License Upgrade for GSM7328FS Switch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Netgear GSM7328FL-10000S license upgrade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Netgear GSM7328FL-10000S is a software license upgrade for the NETGEAR ProSAFE GSM7328FS, a 24-port SFP Gigabit Layer 3 managed stackable switch. It is purchased by organizations that already run GSM7328FS switches in fiber aggregation or campus core roles and need to unlock additional routing capability on that installed hardware. It is a license only; no hardware ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/GSM7328FS.jpg?v=1793870358\" alt=\"Netgear ProSAFE GSM7328FS L3 managed stackable switch front panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does the Netgear GSM7328FL work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe license is applied to an existing GSM7328FS switch. Netgear's GSM7328FS data sheet describes a switch with 24 SFP slots for fiber Gigabit connections, 4 RJ-45 10\/100\/1000 ports, and 10 Gigabit \/ 24G stacking module bays, with stacking of up to 8 units over a 48 Gbps bi-directional ring. Its base Layer 3 software already includes VLAN and port routing, RIP v1\/v2, OSPF v2 with ECMP, and VRRP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GSM7328FL is the license upgrade sold for this platform to extend that routing feature set. Netgear no longer publishes a product page for the license itself, so before ordering, confirm with our network team that the license matches your switch's hardware version and firmware and that it unlocks the specific features you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are planning a refresh rather than extending legacy hardware, current fully managed Netgear switches such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/collections\/netgear-m4300-switches\"\u003eM4300 series\u003c\/a\u003e include Layer 3 routing in a modern platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key features of the Netgear GSM7328FL?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicense for GSM7328FS\u003c\/strong\u003e — software upgrade for the ProSAFE GSM7328FS Layer 3 stackable fiber switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo hardware change\u003c\/strong\u003e — extends the installed switch without replacing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects an existing fiber core\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeps a 24-port SFP aggregation switch in service longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-physical item\u003c\/strong\u003e — a license key only; nothing ships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere is the Netgear GSM7328FL typically used?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuditoriums\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;\"\u003eGSM7328FL-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;\"\u003eSoftware license upgrade\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;\"\u003eProSAFE GSM7328FS 24 SFP + 4 Gigabit L3 Managed Stackable Switch\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;\"\u003e24 SFP slots; 4 x 10\/100\/1000 RJ-45; 10G \/ 24G stacking module bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost stacking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003eUp to 8 units; 48 Gbps bi-directional ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost base L3 features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003eVLAN routing, port routing, RIP v1\/v2, OSPF v2 with ECMP, VRRP\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\u003eIt is the license upgrade for the NETGEAR ProSAFE GSM7328FS. Confirm your switch's hardware version and firmware with our team before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes anything ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a non-physical license item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould we extend our GSM7328FS or replace it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on your remaining lifecycle and feature needs. Creation Networks can compare the license cost against a move to a current fully managed switch from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/collections\/netgear\"\u003eNetgear collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you offer other Netgear licenses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/collections\/netgear-pro-av-network-licenses-software\"\u003eNetgear network licenses and software\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/collections\/netgear-licensing-support\"\u003eNetgear licensing and support contracts\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you configure the routing after the upgrade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Our network engineers can apply the license and configure routing, VLANs and multicast as part of a service engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Netgear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68084567539948,"sku":"GSM7328FL-10000S","price":660.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/GSM7328FS.jpg?v=1793870358","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-gsm7328fl-10000s-gsm7328fl-10000s","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}