Description

• Adds a 24 Gbps stacking connectivity to the GSM7328S and GSM7352S
• Modular design leads to maximizing flexibility
• Non-blocking wire-speed performance
• Configured in a resilient ring topology, delivers 48 Gbps of stacking bandwidth
• Stacking bandwidth of 48 Gbps when fully configured compared to competitors with only 40 Gbps

• Description

• NETGEAR 24G/48G Stacking Kit for M5300 Series

  NETGEAR ProSAFE AX742 24 Gigabit Stacking Kit (AX742)This accessory kit is utilised to connect two switches together in order to configure them into an operational stack of switches. The kit supplies two AX742 stacking modules and a single high-capacity stacking cable. A minimum of a single kit is required to create a stack between two switches. A group of up to eight switches can be interconnected to form a single stack by cascading the connections between switches. It is recommended that a final connection be established between the first and the last switch to create a loop topology. This provides two 24 Gbps connections per switch within the stack. Once connected the stack operates as a 48 Gbps resilient, self-healing and bi-directional ring.This product is used as a stacking link between two NETGEAR M5300 series managed switches. Each I/O module can operate at 12 Gbps (half duplex) or 24 Gbps (full duplex). With two I/O modules per switch, stacking interconnect operates at 24 Gbps (half duplex) or 48 Gbps (full duplex). Two I/O modules and a standard 1m CX4 cable are provided to allow connection between two switches.24G/48G Stacking Kit for M5300 SeriesAX742 Stacking Kit is a preferred method for local Virtual Chassis Stacking using both rear I/O bays. When some switches are distant, SFP+ (AX743) and 10GBase-T (AX745) I/O modules allow for fiber or copper distant connections, still leveraging rear bays zero-touch stacking functionality.FEATURESFor deployment convenience, M5300 series two rear I/O bays are pre-configured for stacking mode in factory default settings, allows for zero-touch stacking as soon as back connectivity is detectedCopper, fiber can be mixed and matched for stacking interconnectOne AX742 Stacking Kit per M5300 switch for local, dual ring topologyAX742 is a bundle: 2 CX4 I/O modules AX744 + 1 stacking CX4 cable (1m – 3.3 ft)Latest IEEE 802.3ak 10GBASE-CX4 specifications (infiniband)Each I/O module half-duplex speed is 12 Gbps (24 Gbps full duplex) with 1m cableDual ring stacking interconnect is 48 Gbps per switch (384 Gbps per stack) when one AX742 kit per switch (two I/O modules)Longer cable may be used (standard infiniband CX4 cable)Ordering Part Number (Worldwide): AX742Regulatory ComplianceIt is hereby certified that the NETGEAR model AX742 has been suppressed in accordance with the condition set out in MBPTAmtsb|Vfg 243/1991 and vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with regulation may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the note in the operating instructions. Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with regulation. This device has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation.Note: Ensure that the factory reset is carried out and then the latest firmware is installed.