The Stackable Managed NETGEAR ProSafe XSM7224S enables a flexible 10 Gigabit top-of-rack infrastructure. All 24 SFP+ interfaces are capable of 100/1000 MBit and, in addition to wire speed, offer extremely low latency. Four shared 10GBase-T interfaces expand the 10 Gigabit infrastructure with auto-sensing RJ45 ports. The stack functionality enables a variety of 10 Gigabit deployment scenarios such as interface bundling (LACP) for virtualized server and storage environments.

• Enterprise class L2+
• With features such as reliability, enterprise-class security, non-blocking performance with Layer2+ management functions (Layer 3 lite - IPv4 routing), the XSM7224S offers an unsurpassed price/performance ratio. Together with VLAN routing, prioritization of voice transmissions and chassis-like stacking options, the XSM7224S is both a top-of-rack switch and a 10 Gigabit core switch for small and medium-sized growing networks.
• L3 Scalability (available in Q1 2011)
• The Layer3 Upgrade License XSM7224L activates numerous dynamic IPv4/IPv6 routing functions of the XSM7224S. Developed for corporate networks and core networks of SMBs, an unlocked XSM7224S offers additional routing protocols such as OSPF, VRRP and multicast for convergent applications.
• Data Center Availability
• The NETGEAR 10 Gigabit Stackable Switch, XSM7224S has a replaceable power supply and can optionally be equipped with an additional power supply. Two removable fan modules increase the availability of the system and ensure ideal integration into data centers with cold/hot aisle enclosures by routing air from front to back. Like all NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches, the XSM7224S is backed by the NETGEAR ProSafe Lifetime Warranty.
• Virtualization places high demands on the network. Throughput, low latency and a high level of availability. The ProSafe XSM7224S reduces the complexity and cost of a top-of-rack architecture. In this configuration, two switches connected via a stack connect 21 servers and storage units with a server-to-switch distributed trunk. The hardware-stacking double-ring topology provides a unified CLI/GUI platform for simplified management, excellent network, server and storage availability, and intelligent load balancing. All servers can operate their network interfaces in active-active mode for higher throughput with a distributed trunk (LACP).
• The XSM7224S can be used to build enterprise-class distribution networks for medium-sized corporate networks as well as core systems for two-tiered networks. Each SFP+ port also supports 100FX and 1000BT/SX/LX for connecting to non-10 Gigabit capable devices. With a Layer 3 license upgrade, the XSM7224S is the ideal Layer2/Layer3 core switch. In this configuration, 4 "stacked" XSM7224S offer high-performance distributed trunks as well as easy management via just one GUI/CLI. A spanning tree configuration is no longer required for network resilience. Distributed Link Aggregation (LACP) offers intelligent load balancing across the entire network - from the access layer to the core.
• Guarantee
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• (The Limited Lifetime Warranty is only subject to the following time restrictions: It is guaranteed (i) for the period during which the original purchaser is the owner of the ProSafe product and (ii) - due to legal requirements - ends no later than thirty (30) years from the date of purchase of the ProSafe product by the original purchaser. The Limited Lifetime Warranty does not in any way limit the warranty rights existing under statutory provisions, but exists independently of them.)