Dynamic routing and QoS capabilities for VoIP and video conferencing

12 RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports

12 SFP* GBIC slots for optional fiber gigabit connections

High-speed, Layer 3 Managed Gigabit Switching

Now you can enjoy full Layer 3, Gigabit functionality at an affordable price. The NETGEAR Managed Gigabit Switches provides maximum throughput and flexibility for demanding networks, with all the Layer 3 features you expect. These 10/100/1000 switches addresses today’s high-performance requirements, while providing the control you need — and the future-proofing you want. The GSM7312 and GSM7324 are ideal as a backbone for 10/100 switches, Gigabit servers, or as the robust core of a demanding, all-Gigabit network.

The GSM7312 and GSM7324 can be used to inexpensively off-load routers that are segmenting your network and lay the groundwork for new IP-based services. Layer 3 routing combined with L2/L3/L4 Quality of Service, bandwidth provisioning and access control features enable Voice over IP (VoIP) telephony, video conferencing, and other cost-saving applications.

The GSM7312 and GSM7324 Layer 3 Managed Gigabit Switches provides both Layer 2 and Layer 3 managed switching functionality. Their high-performance design offers a comprehensive set of features:

Routing: IPv4 routing at wire speed, with up to 512 routes per unit; VRRP (IP redundancy), ICMP, RIP I and RIP II, OSPF, and DHCP/BOOTP relay
Switching: Port trunking, broadcast storm protection, extensive VLAN support, IGMP snooping, Rapid Spanning Tree, and link aggregation
Quality of Service: DiffServ, access control lists, and bandwidth provisioning using L2, L3, and L4 information.

Very affordable, the GSM7312 and GSM7324 provide the connection flexibility of 12 or 24 Copper Gigabit ports, or up to 12 small form-factor pluggable (SFP) modules, sold separately.

Robust

The GSM7312 and GSM7324 provide powerful, non-blocking data routing and forwarding via 12 or 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports. All ports have copper Gigabit Ethernet, with each port offering optional hot-swappable SFP GBIC slots, for fiber connections.

Easier Network Management

The GSM7312 and GSM7324 are simple to set up and use, with an intuitive browser interface for easy configuration. Choose from two management interface options – an easy-to-follow, browser-based interface, and a command line interface, available through console or telnet. Configuration files can be loaded and saved using TFTP, reducing the need for on-site administration.

Versatile

A comprehensive set of Layer 3 features provides strong functionality in any network. For example, RIP routing for smaller networks and OSPFv2 routing for larger, more complex networks. The GSM7312 and GSM7324 helps maximize your network capabilities — and your return on investment.

Cost-effective

These switches are also competitively priced to boost your network throughput without blowing your budget. Designed in a 1U form factor, this complete package comes equipped with a rack-mounting kit, terminal cable, and power cord.

Specifications

Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility

IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX
IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3x flow control
IEEE 802.3ad (LACP)
IEEE 802.1v Protocol VLAN & Port VLAN
IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree
IEEE 802.3s Multiple Spanning Tree
IEEE 802.1x port-based security

Management Specifications

IEEE 802.1Q static VLAN
IEEE 802.1p Class of Service (CoS)
IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol
RFC 768 UDP
RFC 854-859 telnet
RFC 1057 RIP
IGMP snooping support
Port mirroring support
RFC 1157 SNMP
RFC 1757 RMON groups 1,2,3, and 9
RFC 1534 DHCP and BootP interoperation
RFC 1583 OSPF v2
RFC 2131, 2132 DHCP and BootP
RFC 2236 IGMP v2
RFC 2328 OSPF v2
RFC 2338, 2787 VRRP
RFC 2453 RIP v2
RFC 2998 DiffServ
Private Enterprise MIB
Broadcast storm protection

System Parameters

Number of VLANs: 228
Maximum VLAN ID: 4069
Number of 802.1p traffic classes: 8
Number of trunks: 6
Dynamic routes: 512
Number of routed VLANs: 128
Access Control Lists (ACL): 100 8 entries/rules per ACL
Number of queues used for DiffServ: 8

User Interfaces

Command Line Interface (CLI)
Web-based management via web browser
Telnet remote login

Physical Interfaces

GSM7312:

12 RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T (Auto Uplink™ on all ports)
12 small form-factor pluggable (SFP) slots for fiber SFP GBIC modules
RS-232 console port

GSM7324:

24 RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T (Auto Uplink™ on all ports)
4 small form-factor pluggable (SFP) slots for fiber SFP GBIC modules
RS-232 console port

LEDs

Per port: Speed, link, activity
Per device: Power, fan status

Performance Specifications

Forwarding modes: Store-and-forward
Bandwidth:
GSM7312: 24 Gbps; 35.7 Mpps
GSM7324: 48 Gbps; 71.4 Mpps
Switch latency: < 20 µs for 64-byte frames
System memory: 128 MB
Packet buffer memory (embedded memory per port):
GSM7312 - 122 KB
GSM7324 - 2 MB
Code storage (flash): 16 MB
Addressing: 48-bit MAC address
Acoustic noise: (ANSI-S10.12) 60 dB
Heat dissipation:
GSM7324: 276.53 BTU/hr
GSM7312: 175.82 BTU/hr
Mean time between failures (MTBF): 166,600 hours (~ 19 years)
MAC addresses: 16,128

Physical Specifications

GSM7132

Dimensions (w x d x h): 440 x 258 x 43 mm (17.32 x 10.16 x 1.7 in)
Weight: 3.97 kg (8.75 lb)
GSM7324

Dimensions (w x d x h): 440 x 385 x 43 mm (17.32 x 15.16 x 1.7 in)
Weight: 5.5 kg (12 lb)

Environmental Specifications

Operating temperature: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage temperature: -20° to 70° C (-4° to 158° F)
Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, non-condensing
Storage humidity: 95% maximum relative humidity, non-condensing
Operating altitude: 3,000 m (10,000 ft) maximum
Storage altitude: 3,000 m (10,000 ft) maximum

Power Consumption

GSM7324 max power consumption = 81W AC
GSM7312 max power consumption= 51.3W AC

Safety

CE mark, commercial
CSA certified (CSA 22.2 #950)
TUV licensed (EN 60950)
UL listed (UL 1950)/CUL IEC 950/EN 60950

Electromagnetic Emissions

CE mark, commercial
FCC Part 15 Class A
VCCI Class A
EN 55022 (CISPR 22), Class A
C-Tick

Electromagnetic Immunity

EN 50082-1
EN 55024

Warranty

NETGEAR Lifetime Warranty†

Modules

ProSafe AGM731F 1000BASE-SX SFP GBIC
ProSafe AGM732F 1000BASE-LX SFP GBIC
ProSafe AGM733 1000BASE-ZX SFP GBICz

Package Contents

Managed Gigabit Switch (GSM7312 or GSM7324)
Null modem cable
Rack-mount kit
Installation guide
Resource CD
Warranty/support information card