48-Port 10G Ethernet Smart Switch (XS748T) - Managed, with 4 x 10 Gigabit SFP+, Desktop or Rackmount, and Limited Lifetime Protection

One day we'll be able to buy a 48-port 10G switch without spending $3,000. But today for that money, you just can't find a better 10G switch offering 48 ports and the kind of performance and features you will get from the Netgear XS748T. Most people buying this switch will be installing it in a cabinet or rackmount, where noise is not too much of an issue. But if you are considering it to be installed in an office environment, be aware that it is pretty loud, due to its 4 x 20mm fans. (Too bad these switches don't have an optional water-cooling kit to make them quieter.) Even the fans on Neagear's lower-end 10G switches are pretty noisy. If they can't water cool them, maybe a different form factor, such as 2u, would be better in order to use bigger, quieter fans? Like every other managed switch on the planet, the UI is clunky and counter-intuitive. But again, like all other switches, you learn the UI and then it's not so bad -- until you need to edit the configuration months later, requiring you to figure out the whole thing again. Be sure you have good depth where you're installing the switch. It's about the size of a pizza box. If you're price-shopping, I have found the Amazon price to be a good amount better than other "eggy" website, so scoop it up here.

This switch is going to be configured to replace an aging switch. I've not had problems with Netgear in the past and I do not anticipate any with this switch.

Configuration if very simple. Was surprised you can switch between Layer2 & Layer3 without it wiping the config nor a reboot!

So we bought the switch for industrial use where we have PLC devices, HMI's and other industrial drives that talk through the switch via LAN. Pros: Easy to configure via webserver interface. Create custom VLANS easily Cons:Unfortunately the switch doesn't detect any devices that have less than a gigabit network interface. It's perfect for commercial office use with VOIP phones and trunking other switches but not for industrial use with legacy devices.