Netgear ProSAFE XS712T 10-Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch Review

The Netgear ProSAFE XS712T is a 10GBase-T Smart Switch purposely designed for SMB environments. Featuring 12 10-GBase-T copper ports and 2 shared SPF+ ports for 10G fiber links, Netgear ProSAFE XS712T is designed for businesses to cost-effectively grow 10GbE support in their rack for a reasonable...

Strong featureset while still maintaining low price-per-port; Leverages cost-effective CAT6/7 cabling for 10GbE performance; Easy to configure and manage

Doesn't offer redundant/hot-swap cooling or power

amazing speed and performance at a budget price

Paired this up with the intel T420's, amazing speed and performance at a budget price. This is the nicest switch I believe I have every had the pleasure of using. Lots of functionality and control.

Today Chris takes a look at Netgear's ProSAFE XS712T L2+ 10GbE switch. Is it time to get your house or office connected with 10Gb Ethernet?

Great value

Other 10 GBE switches have elaborate capabilities beyond just passing packets to the right port. They have security features, can route, do BGP, etc. We didn't need any of that and are fine not to have it.

Very inexpensive by 10 GBE standards and no setup required; Worked with our generic DAC cable and generic cat 7 and 6a cables; Worked with Intel and

Only 2 SFP+ ports