NETGEAR delivers wire-speed gigabit performance & a full set of Layer 2 management features with unsurpassed affordability. This high-speed switch delivers maximum throughput where you need it
- to high-performance workgroups at the edge of the network,  or as a backbone for 10/100 switches & gigabit servers in demanding small networks. The non-blocking design offers full gigabit throughput simultaneously to all 12 10/100/1000 ports to ensure reliable performance. Layer 2 management functionality delivers reliability,  control,  & availability. The very affordable NETGEAR Pro Safe 12-port gigabit Layer 2 managed switch GSM7212 creates a more productive
- & future-proof
- network. With increasing bandwidth requirements from applications such as video,  voice,  database management,  & other services that slow throughput & response time,  you can unleash your network & enable maximum productivity with Gigabit Ethernet for today's high-performance environments. Optimize bandwidth,  security,  & control with full Layer 2 management capabilities. Network administrators can use any combination of these features to ensure uptime,  availability,  bandwidth,  & throughput.                                             
