--- description: NETGEAR has introduced the ProSAFE 28-port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch (XS728T), the industry's first 28-port (24 copper, 4 SFP+) 10-Gigabit Smart... title: NETGEAR Announces the ProSAFE 28-port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch (XS728T) image: https://www.storagereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/XS728T-thumb.jpg --- [![Storage Review]()](https://storagereview.com/) --- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/@storagereview) [X (Twitter)](https://twitter.twitter.com/storagereview) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/storagereview/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/storagereview-com) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/storagereview?sub_confirmation=1) [Email](mailto:info@storagereview.com) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1y6VnznABhHeOSMOmbDTz0) [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/StorageReview/) [Discord](https://discord.gg/TwMHb4azdC) [RSS Feed](https://www.storagereview.com/rss.xml) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@storagereview) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/@storagereview) [X (Twitter)](https://twitter.com/storagereview) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/storagereview/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/storagereview-com) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/storagereview?sub_confirmation=1) [Email](mailto:info@storagereview.com) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1y6VnznABhHeOSMOmbDTz0) [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/StorageReview/) [Discord](https://discord.gg/TwMHb4azdC) [RSS Feed](https://www.storagereview.com/rss.xml) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@storagereview) [![StorageReview.com]()](https://www.storagereview.com) ≡ Menu - [Home](https://www.storagereview.com/) - [Storage Reviews](https://www.storagereview.com/review) - [End User Reviews](https://www.storagereview.com/consumer) - [Enterprise Reviews](https://www.storagereview.com/enterprise) - [Ubiquiti Reviews](https://www.storagereview.com/best/ubiquiti-reviews) - [SR Merch](https://store.storagereview.com) - [Leaderboards](https://www.storagereview.com/best) - [Best Storage Arrays](https://www.storagereview.com/best/storage-arrays) - [Best Enterprise SSDs](https://www.storagereview.com/best/enterprise-ssds) - [Best Servers](https://www.storagereview.com/best/servers) - [Best Enterprise GPUs](https://www.storagereview.com/best/enterprise-gpus) - [Best Desktops for Local AI](https://www.storagereview.com/best/desktops-local-ai) - [Best Laptops for Local AI](https://www.storagereview.com/best/laptops-local-ai) - [Best Local LLM Tools](https://www.storagereview.com/best/local-llm-tools) - [Agentic AI Hardware](https://www.storagereview.com/best/agentic-ai-hardware) - [Best SSDs & Hard Drives](https://www.storagereview.com/best_drives) - [Best Portable SSDs](https://www.storagereview.com/best/portable-ssds) - [Best Business Laptops](https://www.storagereview.com/best/business-laptops) - [Best Mobile Workstations](https://www.storagereview.com/best/mobile-workstations) - [Best Desktop Workstations](https://www.storagereview.com/best/desktop-workstations) - [Best Mini PCs](https://www.storagereview.com/best/mini-pcs) - [Best Laptop Battery Life](https://www.storagereview.com/best/laptop-battery-life) - [Storage Reference Guide](https://www.storagereview.com/storage-reference-guide) - [About SR](https://www.storagereview.com/about-storagereview) - [StorageReview.com Sweepstakes Rules and Regulations](https://www.storagereview.com/storagereview-com-sweepstakes-rules-and-regulations) Search [Home](https://www.storagereview.com/) » [News](https://www.storagereview.com/news) » NETGEAR Announces the ProSAFE 28-port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch (XS728T) # NETGEAR Announces the ProSAFE 28-port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch (XS728T) by Lyle Smith on August 31, 2015 [Enterprise](https://www.storagereview.com/enterprise) ​NETGEAR has introduced the ProSAFE 28-port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch (XS728T), the industry's first 28-port (24 copper, 4 SFP+) 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch purposely designed for SMBs with 10GBASE-T connectivity and Advanced L2+/Layer 3 Lite features. Backed by NETGEAR’s Lifetime Hardware Warranty and customer support coverage, the new XS728T provides 10-Gigabit bandwidth at an affordable cost for small to mid-sized organizations, such as businesses, government agencies, and educational facilities. ![]() NETGEAR indicates that they are the only switching vendor to offer two models of Smart Managed 10GBASE-T switches with different port density options (the other being the [XS712T](https://www.storagereview.com/netgear_prosafe_xs712t_10gigabit_ethernet_smart_switch_review)). The ProSAFE XS728T’s 24 10-Gigabit Copper ports and 4 additional dedicated SFP+ ports for 10G fiber links gives organizations a cost-effective way to provide 10G connections to 10G-capable servers and NAS systems. NETGEAR adds that it can function at the center of a small business network or as an aggregation or access switch in a larger organization including workgroup access, connecting to a 10-Gigabit NETGEAR ProSAFE Fully Managed Switch (like the [M6100](https://www.storagereview.com/netgear_prosafe_chassis_m6100_switch_series_review)) on one end and extending the 10G connections to the network edge. The ProSAFE XS728T is built with a comprehensive set of L2+/Layer 3 Lite features to meet organizations’ needs on virtualization, converged networks, and mobility: - Advanced VLAN features such as Protocol-based VLAN, MAC-based VLAN and 802.1x Guest VLAN - Advanced QoS (Quality of Service) with L2/L3/L4 awareness and 8 priority queues including Q-in-Q - Static Routing (both IPv4 and IPv6) - Private VLAN - Dynamic VLAN assignment - IGMP and MLD snooping - Advanced Security - IPv6 support for management, QoS and ACL - Easy-to-use web-based management GUI or PC-based Smart Control Center application for multi-switch deployment **Pricing and Availability** NETGEAR ProSAFE 28-port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch (XS728T) is now globally available through authorized NETGEAR partners and other reseller channels for approximately $4,624.00 depending on the reseller and bundled offerings. 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