SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTGR), a leading provider of networking equipment for homes and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), is introducing a new Smart Managed Pro Switch to support dense deployment of modern devices requiring high-power Power- Over-Ethernet (PoE+). The NETGEAR 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Smart Managed Pro Switch with 2 SFP ports (GS724TPv2) offers configurable L2 network features like VLANs and PoE operation scheduling, enabling SMB customers to deploy PoE-based VoIP phones and IP surveillance. It represents an ideal switching solution for even advanced SMBs looking for the best combination of features, performance and value, specifically for hospitality, education, and retail industries.
Purpose built for converged networks where voice, video, data and IoT are carried over a single network platform, the GS724TPv2 has 24 PoE+ copper ports and 2 dedicated SFP ports for fiber uplinks. It offers network managers the advantage of connecting up to 24 power-hungry wireless access points, IP security cameras, LED lighting, or VoIP endpoints to the network with a single wire for power AND connectivity. With its robust PoE power budget of 190W, the GS724TPv2 Switch supports denser deployment of PoE+ devices – a benefit for cautious-spender organizations.
As part of the Smart Managed Switch product family, this new 24-Port PoE+ Switch offers customized operation using an intuitive, web browser-based management interface. The GS724TPv2 offers advanced features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), L2/L3/L4 QoS (DiffServ), LACP link aggregation and Spanning Tree, satisfying even the most advanced small business networks. The rackmount GS724TPv2 features Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) for maximum power savings and operates quietly even at full power thanks to its temperature- and load-based fan-speed control.
“We designed the GS724TPv2 to offer a cost-effective solution to support SMB switching needs for wireless converged networks, IP surveillance, IP telephony and IoT,” said Richard Jonker, vice president of product line management for SMB products at NETGEAR. “Even better, organizations that want to prepare for growth and buy infrastructure for the long-term will find that its 190W PoE power budget provides headroom for future expansion.”
The GS724TPv2 offers powerful Layer 2 features, great PoE functionality, and enhanced performance and usability. The key features include:
- 190W PoE budget available across 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports (802.3at)
- 2 dedicated Gigabit SFP fiber ports for aggregation to the network core
- Easy-to-use web browser-based management GUI
- Advanced per port PoE controls for remote power management of PoE connected devices including operation scheduling
- Configurable L2 network features include VLANs, Rapid Spanning Tree, IGMP Snooping and Querier, IGMP Fast Leave
- Advanced Smart Switching features (Access Control Lists ACLs, L2/L4/L4 DiffServ QoS policies, LACP Link Aggregation, Broadcast control, Denial of service protection)
- Non-blocking switching architecture with 52Gbps line rate fabric for maximum throughput across all 24 ports of Gigabit Ethernet, in full duplex mode
- ProSafe Lifetime Hardware Warranty includes Lifetime Next Business Day shipping for replacement, and Lifetime Technical Support options.
Pricing and Availability
The NETGEAR 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Smart Managed Pro Switch with 2 SFP ports (GS724TPv2) has an MSRP in the U.S. of $299.99.
The new 24-port Smart Managed Pro Switch is available worldwide through authorized NETGEAR partners and other reseller channels and ecommerce sites. Regional variance may apply to the final pricing for end customers depending on the reseller and bundled offerings.
