Monday, November 13th 2023

QNAP Introduces the New Half-width Rackmount 100GbE Managed Switch with 1.2 Tbps Capacity

QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking, and storage solutions innovator, today released the new 100GbE QSFP28/25GbE SFP28 managed switch QSW-M7308R-4X. Offering up to 1200 Gbps of switching capacity in a compact half-width rackmount case, the QSW-M7308R-4X satisfies the high-bandwidth demands of big data storage, video editing, virtualization, and AI applications to accelerate deploying high-speed data storage centers, smart medicine, and professional multimedia studios.

"According to market research, the demand for 100GbE+ ultra-high-speed switches has taken off in 2023, in order to support the bandwidth demands of new applications such as Generative AI workloads and cluster servers." said Jerry Deng, Product Manager of QNAP, adding "QNAP's first 100GbE switch is a cost-optimized and space-saving 100GbE solution for SMBs, and is ideally paired with QNAP 25GbE NAS or other NAS with 25GbE/100GbE network cards to fully maximize your IT potential."
The QSW-M7308R-4X comes with four 100GbE QSFP28 and eight 25 GbE SFP28 fiber ports, which support DAC or LR/SR Transceivers with the compatible interfaces. The 25 GbE SFP28 interface is also backwards compatible with 10 GbE SFP+ and 1G SFP. The QSW-M7308R-4X supports full-duplex mode transmission and FEC (Forward Error Correction) to ensure efficient and reliable ultra-high-speed data transmission. With a half-width rackmount design, you can install two QSW-M7308R-4X (or with another half-width rackmount switch) in a 1U rack space for efficient physical space utilization and tidy cabling in IT rooms or offices. With its smart cooling system, the QSW-M7308R-4X ensures stable high-speed network performance even when under full load.

The QSW-M7308R-4X provides Layer 2 management functions (such as LACP, VLAN, ACL and LLDP) via QNAP Switch System (QSS) with a user-friendly Web GUI for efficient network bandwidth controls and enhanced network security. The QSW-M7308R-4X supports the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) for users to deploy small/medium-scale networks that support expansion, redundancy, and loop prevention.

Key Specifications
QSW-M7308R-4X:
  • L2 Web managed switch; 12 ports (4 x 100GbE QSFP28 and 8 x 25GbE SFP28 fiber ports), which support DAC or LR/SR Transceivers with the compatible interfaces; 25 GbE SFP28 ports are backward compatible with 10 GbE SFP+ and 1G SFP speed; FEC (Forward Error Correction); compliant with IEEE 802.3x; Auto Negotiation
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8 Comments on QNAP Introduces the New Half-width Rackmount 100GbE Managed Switch with 1.2 Tbps Capacity

#1
Solaris17
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I wonder what the backplane capacity is
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#2
Kursah
Solaris17I wonder what the backplane capacity is
The QNap site says total non-blocking capacity is 600gbps. So, that would be full saturation of all ports (4x100gbe + 8x25gbe).

www.qnap.com/en-us/product/qsw-m7308r-4x/specs/hardware

Impressive. I couldn't even fathom saturating that switch with my ancient homelab setup lol.

But for $1k, it better be impressive IMHO.
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#3
TumbleGeorge
Seems to be best offer for this price with this specs for the moment? Maybe soon will have competition?
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#4
lemonadesoda
Does it come with a kit to install in standard 19” rack?
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#5
TumbleGeorge
lemonadesodaDoes it come with a kit to install in standard 19” rack?
Maybe with something like this?
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#6
lemonadesoda
TumbleGeorgeMaybe with something like this?
LOL. $45 dorrar for bend metal and screw. Production cost less than $3.

Seems like QNAP does one for $10 accessory.qnap.com/sp-ear-qswhalfrack-01.html

Shame the [icode]PRESS RELEASE[/icode] doesnt say can be installed in 19" standalone using QNAPs 19" accessory: link
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#7
TumbleGeorge
lemonadesodaLOL. $45 dorrar for bend metal and screw. Production cost less than $3.

Seems like QNAP does one for $10 accessory.qnap.com/sp-ear-qswhalfrack-01.html

Shame the [icode]PRESS RELEASE[/icode] doesnt say can be installed in 19" standalone using QNAPs 19" accessory: link
Well, what I showed is just an example. You may have to find in the actual offer what accessories it arrives with. If it is included in the price, or as a separate option for a price of only +$10, so much the better.
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#8
lemonadesoda
TumbleGeorgeYou may have to find in the actual offer what accessories it arrives with. If it is included in the price, or as a separate option
... i refer you to my comment #5
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