Product Description:

The next generation M5300 series is NETGEAR top of the line for managed, stackable Gigabit Ethernet switches with embedded 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink and stacking connectivity. They are ideal for all organizations considering reliable, affordable and simple 10 Gigabit Ethernet backbone architectures. As a proficient component of converged voice, video and data networking solutions, NETGEAR M5300 series delivers a resilient access layer in server rooms for virtualization, campus LAN environments and commercial buildings. Virtual Chassis stacking technology - including non-stop forwarding - scales both the entire network's performance and its redundancy.

Embedded 10 Gigabit 10GBase-T / SFP+ uplinks
384Gbps Virtual Chassis stacking technology
Top of the line access layer for 10GbE backbones
Line-rate for virtualization and convergence
Innovative multi-vendor Auto-iSCSI optimization
Multi-vendor SIP, H323, SCCP Auto-VoIP

Product Details:

Key Features and Investment Protection
24 and 48 Gigabit models, and one 24 Gigabit SFP fiber model
Because RIP, OSPF, VRRP or PIM aren't always needed, M5300 series comes with port-based / VLAN-based / subnet-based "static routing" only Layer 2+ versions
You can save costs now and should new applications arise, there's seamless upgrade path with Layer 3 licenses
4 or 24 uplink fiber (SFP) ports for Fast Ethernet or Gigabit optics
Two embedded 10 Gigabit interfaces streamline network uplinks with SFP+ and 10GBase-T (RJ45) combo ports
Two supplemental 10 Gigabit I/O bays for additional uplinks or local / remote stacking, provide versatile 10 Gigabit deployment capabilities
Uplink capacity per switch is 4-port 10 Gigabit total, mixing 10GBase-T (RJ45), 10GBase-X (SFP+), 10GBase-CX4 (802.3ak) and 48 Gbps stacking ports

PoE+ Features and Expandable Power
380W PoE+ budget built-in per switch and full PoE+ power budget capacity up to 1,440W per switch with external EPS
Example: 96-port PoE+ in a 3 rack unit (RU) form factor and 30W power on all ports (2,880W budget) using two units M5300-52G-POE+ and one RPS4000
Redundant power supply functionality with one hot-swap modular power supply
Optional single switch RPS option (RPS5412, one-to-one protection)
Optional four-switch RPS option (RPS4000, providing power backup up to four switches concurrently as for one-to-one mode)
Optional four-switch EPS option (RPS4000 in External Power Supply mode for PoE+ application of up to 2,880W PoE+ budget)

Main Software Features
All M5300 series versions share the same code base for easier deployment and maintenance; same firmware across all platforms
M5300 series is flexible enough for mixed stacking between Layer 2+ and Layer 3 versions
Automatic multi-vendor Voice over IP prioritization based on SIP, H323 and SCCP protocol detection
Voice VLAN and LLDP-MED for automatic IP phones QoS and VLAN configuration
Multi-hop RP multicast PIM routing advanced implementation for resilient video deployments
Advanced classifier-based hardware implementation for L2 (MAC), L3 (IP) and L4 (UDP/TCP transport ports) security and prioritization
Innovative multi-vendor Auto-iSCSI capabilities for easier virtualization optimization

Virtual Chassis Stacking Technology
True Virtual Chassis Stacking technology with up to 384 Gbps interconnect for network operations simplification
Meshed stacking for multi-resiliency and advanced load balancing capabilities
Up to 384 ports Gigabit and 16 available 10 Gigabit uplink ports per Virtual Chassis of 8 switches
Highest availability with sub-second master failover for L2 and L3 seamless switching
Distributed Link Aggregation for active-active connections
Investment protection: backward stacking capability with previous GSM72xxPS v1h1 and GSM73xxS v2h1 models

Management Features
DHCP/BootP innovative auto-installation including firmware and configuration file upload automation
Industry standard SNMP, RMON, MIB, LLDP, AAA, sFlow and RSPAN implementation
Selectable serial RS232 DB9 and Mini-USB port for management console
Standard USB port for local storage, logs, configuration or image files
Dual firmware image and configuration file for updates with minimum service interruption
Industry standard command line interface (CLI) for IT admins used to other vendors commands and scripting
Fully functional Web console (GUI) for IT admins who prefer an easy to use graphical interface