High Port Density, Gigabit Capability, & Easy Browser-based Management NETGEAR has packed a lot of value into this high density switch. Start with high port density in a one unit box, add two gigabit uplinks to give an added edge to any growing business, then add key switch management capabilities & you have a powerful switch that costs a lot less than you'd expect. Forty-eight 10/100 Mbps ports & two copper Gigabit Ethernet ports connect to servers or a Gigabit-speed backbone for a non-stop, always available 10/100/1000-enabled network that can quickly deliver large multimedia, image, & video files. All 50 shielded RJ-45 ports automatically negotiate to the highest speed & support Auto Uplink™ technology to make the right link. Two hot-swappable Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP)** GBIC slots provide optional fiber connectivity for greater distance. In addition, an intuitive, Web-browser interface offers the simple Smart Switch management, making it a snap to monitor switch performance, configure ports, even set up port trunks, VLANs, & traffic prioritization. Alternatively, use SNMP-based software to manage your Smart Switch.*** Shipped ready for use straight out of the box, it delivers switching that's easy to set up & use. NETGEAR Pro Safe Smart Switches are ideal for adding basic management to your unmanaged networks & extending your managed networks. Powerful Forty-eight 10/100 ports & two Gigabit ports deliver non-blocking, full-speed packet forwarding from the edge of your network to the core. Two SFP GBIC fiber slots provide optional fiber connectivity for greater distance. Intelligent Smart Switch capability enables the most key management features for the price of an unmanaged switch. Included are performance monitoring, port configuration, VLAN for traffic control, port trunking for increased bandwidth, & Class of Service (Co S) for traffic prioritization. Right Sized Ideal for growing businesses who want the benefits of management without the cost & complexity of a managed network. Well Designed LEDs located on the front panel make switch status easy to observe & troubleshooting easy to accomplish. Made to last, this durable switch is housed in a 17-inch metal box & comes with a rack mounting kit.