Product comparison · 2 network switches

LevelOne 28-Port L2 Plus Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4 Ports SFP/RJ45 Combo, 4 Ports SFP+ 10-Gigabit vs NETGEAR 2nd Generation ProSafe 48-Port Gigabit PoE Stackable Smart Switch

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 19identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Switch layer
    • 28-Port L2 Plus Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4 Ports SFP/RJ45 Combo, 4 Ports SFP+ 10-Gigabit:L2+
    • 2nd Generation ProSafe 48-Port Gigabit PoE Stackable Smart Switch:L3
  • Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity
    • 28-Port L2 Plus Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4 Ports SFP/RJ45 Combo, 4 Ports SFP+ 10-Gigabit:20
    • 2nd Generation ProSafe 48-Port Gigabit PoE Stackable Smart Switch:48
  • DHCP features
    • 28-Port L2 Plus Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4 Ports SFP/RJ45 Combo, 4 Ports SFP+ 10-Gigabit:DHCP server, DHCP client
    • 2nd Generation ProSafe 48-Port Gigabit PoE Stackable Smart Switch:DHCP client
  • Stackable
    • 28-Port L2 Plus Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4 Ports SFP/RJ45 Combo, 4 Ports SFP+ 10-Gigabit:No
    • 2nd Generation ProSafe 48-Port Gigabit PoE Stackable Smart Switch:Yes
  • Product colour
    • 28-Port L2 Plus Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4 Ports SFP/RJ45 Combo, 4 Ports SFP+ 10-Gigabit:Black
    • 2nd Generation ProSafe 48-Port Gigabit PoE Stackable Smart Switch:Stainless steel
  • Memory type
    • 28-Port L2 Plus Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4 Ports SFP/RJ45 Combo, 4 Ports SFP+ 10-Gigabit:DDR2-SDRAM
    • 2nd Generation ProSafe 48-Port Gigabit PoE Stackable Smart Switch:DDR-SDRAM
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE)
    • 28-Port L2 Plus Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4 Ports SFP/RJ45 Combo, 4 Ports SFP+ 10-Gigabit:No
    • 2nd Generation ProSafe 48-Port Gigabit PoE Stackable Smart Switch:Yes
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 28-Port L2 Plus Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 4 Ports SFP/RJ45 Combo, 4 Ports SFP+ 10-Gigabit:0 - 45 °C
    • 2nd Generation ProSafe 48-Port Gigabit PoE Stackable Smart Switch:0 - 50 °C

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Comparison of GTL-2880, 2nd Generation ProSafe 48-Port Gigabit PoE Stackable Smart Switch
92 specifications
Management features1 differ
Switch typeManagedManaged
Switch layerDiffersL2+L3
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Web-based managementYesYes
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIB supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRFC 1213 MIB II, RFC 1643 Ethernet Interface MIB, RFC 1493 Bridge MIB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantityDiffers2048
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports typeKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)Unknown — not stated by the source
SFP module slots quantity44
SFP+ module slots quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneSFP, SFP+Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
SFP/SFP+ slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Network2 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ac, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
10G supportYesYes
Copper ethernet cabling technologyDiffers10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-TX, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T
Port mirroringYesYes
Broadcast storm controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Link aggregationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address auto-learning supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Spanning tree protocolKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VLAN supportYesYes
Virtual LAN featuresKnown for oneTagged VLAN, Protocol-based VLAN, Port-based VLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Number of VLANsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4093
Data transmissionidentical
MAC address tableKnown for one8192 entriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Switching capacityKnown for one128 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of trunksKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of queuesKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo framesKnown for one9800Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported data transfer ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Mbps
Store-and-forwardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of static routesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 Gbit/s
Packet buffer memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Security1 differ
DHCP featuresDiffersDHCP server, DHCP clientDHCP client
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
Access Control List (ACL) rulesKnown for one512Unknown — not stated by the source
IGMP snoopingYesYes
IP-MAC-Port bindingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for oneSSL/TLS, HTTPS, SSH, SSH-2Unknown — not stated by the source
SSH/SSL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multicast featuresidentical
Multicast supportYesYes
Design3 differ
Rack mountingYesYes
StackableDiffersNoYes
Product colourDiffersBlackStainless steel
LED indicatorsDiffersSystem, Activity, LAN, Link, SpeedLAN, PoE, Power, Status
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1U
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE mark, commercial, CUL 60950 (Listed)/EN 60950 (Low Voltage Directive), CB, CCC
Performance1 differ
Memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR-SDRAM
Internal memory128 MB128 MB
Flash memory32 MB32 MB
Firmware upgradeableYesYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source206539.3 h
Poweridentical
Power supply includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source526.8 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)1 differ
Power over Ethernet (PoE)DiffersNoYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 70 °C-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers442 mm440 mm
DepthDiffers300 mm310 mm
HeightDiffers44 mm43 mm
WeightDiffers3.9 kg5.48 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, RS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Rack mount kitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Resource CDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one540 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one473 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE mark, commercial, FCC Part 15 Class A, VCCI Class A, EN 55022 (CISPR 22), EN 55024 (CISPR 24), C-Tick, CCC
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneTaiwanUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical fiberidentical
Fiber typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSingle-mode
Other featuresidentical
LatencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
BandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source104 Gbit/s
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Power LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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