Netgear MS324TXUP-100NAS

Product Overview

The NETGEAR MS324TXUP is a 24-port multi-gigabit Ultra60 PoE++ smart switch with four dedicated 10G SFP+ uplinks, built for high-density commercial AV deployments. All 24 copper ports run 1G/2.5G and deliver Ultra60 PoE++ (802.3bt) up to 60W each, backed by a substantial 720W total PoE budget. Layer 2+/Lite L3 management, IPv6 support, ACLs, and optional NETGEAR Insight cloud control make it a rack-mount aggregation switch for powering and managing large fleets of access points, cameras, and endpoints. Four 10G SFP+ ports provide fiber uplinks to the network core.

Product Description

The MS324TXUP is designed for installations where you need to power and manage many PoE devices from one rack unit. Its 24 multi-gig copper ports auto-negotiate 100M/1G/2.5G over existing Cat5e, and every port supports Ultra60 PoE++ at up to 60W, with a 720W budget that can power a full room of WiFi 6/6E access points, PTZ cameras, and VoIP endpoints. Four dedicated 10G SFP+ ports aggregate traffic to the core over fiber or copper modules, and the non-blocking 200Gbps fabric forwards traffic at wire speed across the switch.

On the management side, the MS324TXUP delivers Layer 2+/Lite L3 features including advanced VLANs, L2/L3/L4 ACLs with 802.1x authentication, IGMP snooping and querier, IPv4/IPv6 static routing, DHCP server/relay/snooping, and SNMP v1/v2c/v3 with RMON. Advanced per-port PoE controls, uninterrupted PoE, PoE self-healing, and PoE scheduling give precise control over connected devices. Optional NETGEAR Insight remote cloud management handles multi-site monitoring, configuration, and firmware updates from a mobile app or web portal. Temperature- and load-based fans keep it to 38 dBA at full load. Compare it with other models in our NETGEAR switch collection.

Key Features

• 24-port Ultra60 PoE++ — Every copper port delivers up to 60W (802.3bt) from a 720W budget for dense AP, camera, and phone deployments.
• 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks — Four dedicated 10G fiber/copper ports aggregate traffic to the network core.
• Multi-gig 2.5G ports — All 24 RJ-45 ports auto-negotiate 100M/1G/2.5G over Cat5e for WiFi 6/6E access points and 2.5G endpoints.
• Smart Layer 2+/Lite L3 — Advanced VLANs, L2/L3/L4 ACLs, 802.1x, IGMP snooping/querier, static routing, and DHCP services.
• NETGEAR Insight cloud — Optional remote monitoring, configuration, PoE scheduling, and firmware updates across multiple sites.
• Uninterrupted PoE and self-healing — Power persists through upgrades and unresponsive devices reboot automatically.
• Non-blocking 200Gbps fabric — Store-and-forward switching at wire speed with a 32K MAC table.
• Rack-mount form factor — 1U metal chassis with load-based fans rated to 38 dBA at full power.

Typical Applications

• Boardroom and large conference room AV systems aggregating multiple access points, cameras, and displays
• Auditorium and house of worship installations powering distributed PTZ cameras and audio endpoints
• Broadcast studio AV-over-IP networks needing 10G uplinks and high PoE density
• All-hands and multi-purpose rooms consolidating WiFi 6/6E, surveillance, and VoIP on one rack switch
• Government spaces requiring IPv6 management, ACL security, and centralized multi-site oversight

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from the NETGEAR datasheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many PoE devices can the MS324TXUP power at once?
All 24 ports support Ultra60 PoE++ up to 60W each, with a 720W total budget. The actual count depends on per-device draw; lower-draw devices let you power more ports simultaneously.

What are the 10G SFP+ ports for?
The four dedicated 10G SFP+ ports provide high-bandwidth fiber or copper uplinks to your aggregation or core switch, ideal for AV-over-IP backbones.

Do the copper ports require Cat6 cabling?
No. The 2.5G ports run over existing Cat5e, so you can deploy multi-gig WiFi 6/6E access points and cameras without recabling.

Can I manage it remotely across multiple buildings?
Yes. Optional NETGEAR Insight cloud management provides remote configuration, monitoring, PoE scheduling, and firmware updates with a single pane-of-glass multi-site view.

Is it suitable for AV-over-IP and surveillance traffic?
Yes. Advanced VLANs, IGMP snooping and querier, ACLs, and QoS keep multicast AV streams, voice, and surveillance traffic segmented and prioritized across the 200Gbps fabric.

What warranty and support are included?
The MS324TXUP carries a 5-year hardware warranty with 5-year Next Business Day replacement, a 1-year Insight subscription, and optional ProSUPPORT OnCall service packs.