Product comparison · 2 network switches

NETGEAR GC728X Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U White vs NETGEAR M4300-96X Managed L3 2U Grey

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 5identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Switch layer
    • GC728X Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U White:L2/L3/L4
    • M4300-96X Managed L3 2U Grey:L3
  • Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity
    • GC728X Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U White:24
    • M4300-96X Managed L3 2U Grey:0
  • Number of VLANs
    • GC728X Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U White:256
    • M4300-96X Managed L3 2U Grey:4000
  • DHCP features
    • GC728X Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U White:DHCP client
    • M4300-96X Managed L3 2U Grey:DHCP server
  • Form factor
    • GC728X Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U White:1U
    • M4300-96X Managed L3 2U Grey:2U
  • Product colour
    • GC728X Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U White:White
    • M4300-96X Managed L3 2U Grey:Grey
  • Processor frequency
    • GC728X Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U White:400 MHz
    • M4300-96X Managed L3 2U Grey:1400 MHz
  • Internal memory
    • GC728X Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U White:1.5 MB
    • M4300-96X Managed L3 2U Grey:2048 MB

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Comparison of GC728X, M4300-96X
63 specifications
Management features1 differ
Switch layerDiffersL2/L3/L4L3
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ARP inspectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantityDiffers240
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)No
SFP module slots quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
SFP+ module slots quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power connectorKnown for oneDC-in jackUnknown — not stated by the source
Installed SFP modules quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Installed SFP+ modules quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Network1 differ
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3zUnknown — not stated by the source
10G supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of VLANsDiffers2564000
Data transmissionidentical
MAC address tableKnown for one16000 entriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Switching capacityKnown for one92 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo framesKnown for one9000Unknown — not stated by the source
Packet buffer memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source96 MB
Security1 differ
DHCP featuresDiffersDHCP clientDHCP server
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Access Control List (ACL) rulesKnown for one100Unknown — not stated by the source
Multicast featuresidentical
Number of multicast groups filteredKnown for one512Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Form factorDiffers1U2U
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one1 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
StackableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance2 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers400 MHz1400 MHz
Internal memoryDiffers1.5 MB2048 MB
Noise levelKnown for one28 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one1874356 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MB
sFlowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one1 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one13.7 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one18.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 50 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Heat dissipationKnown for one62.95 BTU/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one440 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one224 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one44 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers2.81 kg11.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Rubber feetKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCE, EN55032:2012+AC:2013, EN55024:2010+A1:2015, EN61000-3-2:2014, EN61000-3-3:2013, VCCI-CISPR 32:2016, RCM, AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015, ICES-003:2016, BSMI CNS13438, EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 + A2:2013, UL 60950-1, 2nd, 2014 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, 2nd, 2014, IEC 60950-1:Unknown — not stated by the source

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