High Port Density Gigabit with Browser-based Management Included Joining NETGEARs family of Smart Switches with simple switch management at no extra cost this 1U high 48-port Gigabit switch maximizes bandwidth and density for great value and capability. With 48 10/100/1000 Mbps ports each capable of powering 2000 Mbps of data throughput in full-duplex mode plus four optional fiber ports it provides a 96 Gbps backbone and connects servers or power users delivering large amounts of multimedia image and video information in no time at all. Standards-based it is ideal for combining 10 100 and 1000 Mbps devices as it delivers automatic speed and full/half-duplex sensing plus Auto Uplink on every port. Four hot-swappable small form-factor pluggable (SFP)** GBIC slots provide optional fiber connectivity for greater distance. An intuitive Web-browser interface offers simple switch management making it a snap to monitor switch performance configure ports even setup trunks VLANs and prioritization. High Density 48 10/100/1000 Mbps ports deliver full-speed packet forwarding in a 1U size to migrate your network to future-proof functionality. Four SFP GBIC fiber slots provide optional fiber connectivity for greater distance. Intelligent Smart Switch capability enables key management features for the value price of an unmanaged switch. Included are performance monitoring port configuration VLAN for traffic control port trunking for increased bandwidth and Class of Service (CoS) for traffic prioritization. Right Sized Ideal for growing businesses who want the benefits of management without the cost. Compatible with Windows MAC and Linux operating systems.*** Easygoing and Durable Simple to set up and simple to use for effortless network monitoring and troubleshooting. Made to last this sturdy switch is housed in a 17-inch metal box and comes with a rack-mounting kit. Like all NETGEAR ProSafe Smart Switches the GS748T is backed by the NETGEAR ProSafe