- Is this switch Layer 2 or Layer 3?
- It is a Layer 3 managed switch, so it can route traffic between VLANs as well as switch within them.
- How many devices can it power over PoE?
- It has 8 PoE+ copper ports. The total power budget is shared, so the number of powered devices depends on what each one draws.
- Can I connect it to fiber?
- Yes. The 2 SFP slots take mini-GBIC transceivers for fiber uplinks; transceivers are separate.
- Does it fit a standard rack?
- Yes. It is a 1U rack-mountable chassis for a standard 19-inch rack.
- Can it replace a router between VLANs?
- It can route between local VLANs, but it is not a firewall or internet gateway. You still need a router for WAN access.
- What is in the box?
- The switch and rack-mount hardware. SFP transceivers and power cables vary by seller, so check the contents before ordering.
- Where is the Netgear GSM4212P-100NAS Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch cheapest?
- At Quill, for $609.99, 39% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Netgear GSM4212P-100NAS Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch?
- 5 stores we checked sell it, including Quill, Hard Disk Direct, BZB Express, ServerOrbit.com, Broadcast Supply.