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Introduction
This hardware installation guide is for the following NETGEAR switch models:
• Insight Managed 28-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Cloud Switch with 2 SFP 1G & 2 SFP+ 10G Fiber Ports,
Model GC728X
• Insight Managed 28-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Cloud Switch with 2 SFP 1G & 2 SFP+ 10G Fiber
Ports, Model GC728XP
The switch provides 24 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 copper ports, 2 dedicated Gigabit SFP fiber ports, and 2 dedicated
10G SFP+ fiber ports.
Model GC728XP supports Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) on all 24 RJ-45 copper ports so that you can let
the switch provide power to PoE-capable devices such as WiFi access points, VoIP phones, and IP security
cameras. Model GC728XP can supply up to 30W PoE (IEEE 802.3at) to each port, with a maximum PoE power
budget of 390W across all active PoE+ ports.
This hardware installation guide complements the installation guide that came with your switch.
This chapter serves as an introduction to the switch and includes the following sections:
• Overview
• Features
• Safety Instructions and Warnings
For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the support website
at netgear.com/support.
Note
For technical specifications, see the data sheet at
netgear.com/business/products/switches/insight-managed-smart-cloud/gigabit-switch.aspx#tab-resources.
For switch documentation, visit downloadcenter.netgear.com.
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