Netgear XS516TM-100NAS

Product Overview

The NETGEAR XS516TM is a 16-port 10G/multi-gigabit smart-managed switch with two dedicated 10G SFP+ uplinks, part of the S3600 series for commercial AV and high-bandwidth networks. All 16 copper ports auto-negotiate 10G/5G/2.5G/1G, and two 10G SFP+ ports provide fiber aggregation to the core. Layer 2+/Lite L3 management, IPv6 support, ACLs, static routing, and optional NETGEAR Insight cloud control make it a capable non-PoE aggregation switch. The non-blocking 360Gbps fabric handles AV-over-IP, storage, and converged data, voice, and video traffic.

Product Description

The XS516TM is designed for installations that need dense 10G connectivity with full smart-switch management but without PoE. Each of the 16 copper ports auto-negotiates 10G/5G/2.5G/1G over copper, and the ports run 2.5G/5G over existing Cat5e with full 10G on Cat6A, reducing recabling costs. Two dedicated 10G SFP+ ports aggregate traffic to the core over fiber or copper modules. The non-blocking 360Gbps fabric forwards traffic at wire speed with a 16K MAC table and 512 VLANs.

Management is comprehensive: advanced VLANs (including MAC-based, protocol-based, and private VLANs), L2/L3/L4 ACLs with 802.1x authentication, IGMP/MLD snooping and querier, IPv4/IPv6 static routing, VLAN routing, DHCP server/relay/snooping, and SNMP v1/v2c/v3 with RMON. Strict-priority and WRR queuing plus Auto-VoIP and Auto-Camera VLANs prioritize converged AV traffic. A Lite CLI and web GUI cover local configuration, and optional NETGEAR Insight cloud management adds remote multi-site monitoring and firmware updates. Temperature- and load-based fans keep it to 27.35 dBA, with desktop, wall-mount, or rack-mount options. Compare it with other 10G models in our NETGEAR switch collection.

Key Features

• 16 10G/multi-gig ports — Every copper port auto-negotiates 10G/5G/2.5G/1G for high-bandwidth endpoints and access points.
• 2x 10G SFP+ uplinks — Two dedicated 10G fiber/copper ports aggregate traffic to the network core.
• Smart Layer 2+/Lite L3 — Advanced VLANs, L2/L3/L4 ACLs, 802.1x, IGMP/MLD snooping, static routing, and DHCP services.
• Non-blocking 360Gbps fabric — Wire-speed store-and-forward switching with a 16K MAC table and 512 VLANs.
• Converged AV prioritization — Auto-VoIP, Auto-Camera VLAN, strict-priority and WRR queuing for voice, video, and data.
• NETGEAR Insight cloud — Optional remote monitoring, configuration, and firmware updates across multiple sites.
• Flexible mounting — Desktop, wall-mount, or rack-mount with load-based fans rated to 27.35 dBA.
• Limited Lifetime warranty — Backed by NETGEAR hardware coverage with Next Business Day replacement.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studio AV-over-IP networks aggregating 10G video sources and shared storage
• Boardroom and large conference room systems needing dense 10G connectivity to displays and servers
• Auditorium and all-hands room installations distributing high-bandwidth video over a 10G fabric
• Commercial meeting spaces consolidating multi-gig and 10G endpoints to a managed aggregation switch
• Government spaces requiring IPv6 management, ACL security, and centralized multi-site oversight

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from the NETGEAR datasheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the XS516TM provide PoE?
No. The XS516TM is a non-PoE 10G/multi-gig switch focused on high-bandwidth aggregation. Pair it with a PoE switch like the MS-series for powered devices.

What speeds do the copper ports support?
Every copper port auto-negotiates 10G/5G/2.5G/1G. They run 2.5G/5G over existing Cat5e and full 10G over Cat6A.

How do the SFP+ ports fit into an AV network?
The two dedicated 10G SFP+ ports provide fiber or copper uplinks to your core or aggregation layer, ideal for AV-over-IP backbones and shared storage.

Can it prioritize AV-over-IP and voice traffic?
Yes. Advanced VLANs, IGMP/MLD snooping and querier, Auto-VoIP, Auto-Camera VLAN, and strict-priority/WRR queuing keep multicast video, voice, and data segmented and prioritized.

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

What warranty and support are included?
The XS516TM carries a NETGEAR Limited Lifetime hardware warranty with Next Business Day replacement, a 1-year Insight subscription, and optional ProSUPPORT service packs.