QNAP QSW-M7308R-4X 12-Port 25/100Gbe Professional Managed Switch
High-Performance 100GbE Managed Switch
Tailored for Enterprise IT: Elevating Backbone Network Infrastructure
The QSW-M7308R-4X, a half-width rackmount 100GbE Managed Switch, stands out as a cost-efficient, high-performance solution for enterprise IT environments. It’s equipped with four 100GbE QSFP28 and eight 25GbE SFP28 ports, making it ideal for uplinking to 100G/25G servers and NAS in server rooms, as well as connecting to 100G/25G switches for accelerating storage, video editing, virtualization, and AI applications.
Key Features
- High-Speed Network Architecture: Integrates four 100GbE QSFP28 and eight 25GbE SFP28 fiber ports, offering a remarkable backbone switching capacity of 1200Gbps.
- User-Friendly Management Interface: Employs the QNAP Switch System (QSS) for centralized and simplified network management, featuring an overview dashboard, port management, and a settings guide.
- Layer 2 Network Features: Includes LACP, VLAN, ACL, and LLDP for efficient control of network bandwidth and enhanced security.
- Space-Saving Design: The half-width rackmount form factor allows for dual switch installation in a 1U rack space, optimizing physical space utilization.
- High Compatibility: Supports Forward Error Correction (FEC) and IEEE-802.3ap Auto-Negotiation, ensuring seamless connectivity with QNAP 25GbE NAS or 100G network cards.
- Online Firmware Updates: Facilitates effortless, one-click updates for maintaining network security and performance.
Application Scenarios
- Media Professionals: Ideal for handling 4K/8K video transmission.
- Storage Centers: Supports big data applications.
- Medium to Large Enterprises: Suitable for cloud & AI computing.
- Smart Medicine: Aids in DNA sequence computing.
Advantages
- Cost-Effective: Provides a budget-friendly solution for deploying medium-to-large scale high-speed network infrastructures.
- Compact and Efficient: Offers the flexibility to install two half-width rackmount QSW-M7308R-4X units in a single 1U rack space.
- Optimal for QNAP NAS: Connects seamlessly to QNAP 25GbE NAS or NAS with 100G network cards, addressing high bandwidth requirements for intensive data transmission.
Enhanced Switching Capacity
- 1200Gbps Backbone Capacity: Guarantees the full potential of each port, making it an ideal core switch for linking to 100G servers, NAS, or connecting to 25GbE switch QSW-M5216-1T.
Flexible Deployment
- Multiple High-Speed Ports: Includes 100GbE QSFP28 and 25GbE SFP28 ports for enabling diverse high-speed network configurations.
- Backward Compatibility: The 25GbE SFP28 interfaces are backward compatible with 10GbE SFP+/1GbE SFP interfaces.
Seamless Integration with NAS
- High-Performance Computing: Connect to multiple NAS units equipped with 100GbE/25GbE network cards for enhanced storage and computing capabilities.
- Up to 200GbE Bandwidth: Achievable when connecting a NAS with a dual-port 100GbE network card to the QSW-M7308R-4X.
QSS: Intuitive Network Management
- User-Centric GUI: Offers an easy-to-use web interface with comprehensive Layer 2 management features and value-added functions for streamlined network setup and management.
Conclusion
The QNAP QSW-M7308R-4X is an ideal choice for enterprises seeking to upgrade their network infrastructure to a high-speed, efficient, and space-saving solution. Its combination of ultra-high-speed fiber connectivity, user-friendly management, and robust security features make it a top contender for core switches in modern network environments.
