Netgear XS748T-100NES – 48-Port 10G Smart Managed Pro Switch

What is the Netgear XS748T 10-Gigabit smart switch?

The Netgear XS748T is a 48-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet smart switch with 44 10GBASE-T copper ports and four dedicated SFP+ ports. It gives aggregation and server-room deployments high-density 10G copper with fiber uplinks in a single rack unit. With 960 Gbps of switching capacity and IPv4/IPv6 static routing, it fits 10G access, aggregation and media networks where a fully managed chassis would be more than the job needs.

How does the Netgear XS748T work?

The XS748T switches 44 10G copper ports and four SFP+ ports at a combined 960 Gbps, with a forwarding rate of 714.2 Mpps and a 16K MAC table. The four dedicated SFP+ slots take 10G fiber or DAC links to a core switch, storage or other aggregation switches.

For traffic engineering, it supports 512 VLANs, QoS, static and LACP link aggregation, and jumbo frames up to 10K. Light Layer 3 features include 64 IPv4 and 64 IPv6 static routes and 32 routed VLAN interfaces, which lets the switch route between local VLANs without sending traffic to a separate router. Multicast traffic is handled with IGMP snooping v1/v2/v3, MLD snooping and an IGMP snooping querier, which matters for AV-over-IP and Dante networks.

Management is through a web browser GUI, with Netgear Smart Control Center for multi-switch tasks. Four internal fans and a fixed internal power supply sit in a 1U rackmount chassis. Pair it with Netgear AXM761 10GBASE-SR SFP+ modules or AXC763 SFP+ direct attach cables for uplinks.

What are the key features of the Netgear XS748T?

• 44 x 10GBASE-T ports — high-density 10G copper for servers, workstations and media endpoints.
• 4 dedicated SFP+ ports — 10G fiber or DAC uplinks to the core.
• 960 Gbps switching capacity — 714.2 Mpps forwarding for line-rate performance.
• Static routing — 64 IPv4 and 64 IPv6 static routes with 32 routed VLAN interfaces.
• Multicast control — IGMP snooping v1/v2/v3 with querier, plus MLD snooping.
• 512 VLANs and QoS — segment AV, voice, data and guest traffic and prioritize what matters.
• Link aggregation — static LAG and LACP for added bandwidth and redundancy.
• 1U rackmount — rack kit included for standard 19-inch racks.

Where is the Netgear XS748T typically used?

• Broadcast studios
• Auditoriums
• Government spaces
• Commercial meeting spaces
• Training rooms

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the XS748T carry Dante or AV-over-IP multicast?

Yes. It supports IGMP snooping with a querier, VLANs and QoS. Large multicast AV designs should still be reviewed by an engineer; Creation Networks can validate the configuration.

Does it route between VLANs?

Yes, with static routing: 64 IPv4 and 64 IPv6 routes and 32 routed VLAN interfaces. Dynamic routing protocols are not part of this smart switch.

When should I choose a fully managed switch instead?

If you need stacking, dynamic routing or redundant power, look at fully managed models such as the Netgear M4300-24X.

How is it powered?

It uses a fixed internal power supply; Netgear rates maximum consumption at 262.8 W.

What warranty applies?

Netgear lists a Limited Lifetime hardware warranty. Creation Networks supports installation and configuration across the full Netgear networking line.