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QNAP Launches the Half-width Rackmount Full 10GbE Managed Switch QSW-M3212R-8S4T

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QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking and storage solution innovator, today unveiled the half-width rackmount QSW-M3212R-8S4T L2 Web managed switch that features twelve 10GbE high-speed ports (eight SFP+ ports and four RJ45 ports) and Layer 2 management functions, providing an ideal networking solution for space-limited environments. SMB/SOHO users will benefit from the QSW-M3212R-8S4T by being able to connect more 10GbE network devices with different interfaces at an affordable price.

"With a 38% reduction in size, the full 10GbE QSW-M3212R-8S4T is only 8.1 inches (207 mm) wide, making it the top choice for IT administrators to deploy in constrained IT rooms," said Jerry Deng, Product Manager of QNAP, adding "Users can easily install one QSW-M3212R-8S4T along with another QNAP half-width rackmount switch in a 1U rack space for efficient physical space utilization and cabling."



With eight 10GbE SFP+ fiber ports and four 10GbE RJ45 ports (twelve ports in total), the QSW-M3212R-8S4T is compatible with 10GbE and Multi-Gigabit NBASE-T technologies to support five speeds (10 Gbps, 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps and 100 Mbps) and enables higher network speeds with Cat 6a or Cat 7 cables for 10GbE RJ45 ports. It also provides Layer 2 management functions (such as LACP, VLAN, ACL and LLDP) via a user-friendly Web GUI for efficient network bandwidth controls and enhanced network security.

The QSW-M3212R-8S4T is one of the few web-managed switches that supports the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and is compliant with IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet and IEEE802.3x Flow Control in full-duplex mode. Users can deploy small/medium-scale networks that support expansion, redundancy, and loop prevention, while avoiding packet loss from unparalleled bandwidth, and reducing power consumption for low-speed and inactive connections. With its smart cooling system, the QSW-M3212R-8S4T ensures high-speed network performance while minimizing distracting background noise.

Key Specifications
QSW-M3212R-8S4T: 12 ports (8 x 10GbE SFP+ fiber and 4 x 10GbE RJ45 ports); compliant with IEEE 802.3x and IEEE 802.3az; Auto Negotiation; the 10GbE RJ45 ports of QSW-M3212R-8S4T are compatible with 10GbE and NBASE-T technologies to support five speeds (10 Gbps, 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps).

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Affordable price? So cheap they do not even care to release any pricing information :)

I have some amount of hope actually. SFP+ 10GbE has been cheaper than I've expected. RJ45 seems to be more expensive for now (I'm sure it's going to be cheaper eventually... but SFP+ just has more legacy I guess).

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Oh wait. Managed? Uhhh, no. This won't be cheap. Maybe "cheap for Managed switch" at best.
 
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Affordable price? So cheap they do not even care to release any pricing information :)
You're not alone... 'been waiting and watching for an affordable 10GbE (4x+ BASE-T ports) switch for a while.
Like, over a decade :wtf:
10GBASE-T refers to standard IEEE 802.3an released in 2006.

I've been slowly collecting 10GBASE-T NICs (~$20-25 ea. when I can find 'em in little-noticed used listings)
'Been hoping for an eventual affordable "Enthusiast-Prosumer" switch.

I have some amount of hope actually. SFP+ 10GbE has been cheaper than I've expected. RJ45 seems to be more expensive for now (I'm sure it's going to be cheaper eventually... but SFP+ just has more legacy I guess).
SFP+ has the majority of 'end-user cost' seemingly wrapped-up in transceivers. If I had an outbuilding on my property, I'd run fibre; I don't though.
The 55-100m limit 'by spec' is well more than enough length to wire every room in my house in SF/STP CAT6A+. Just need a switch... I'm about ready to just shove a bunch of cheap dual-10gT cards into an old workstation/server board, and figure out how to make it do (power efficiency aside :laugh: )
Oh wait. Managed? Uhhh, no. This won't be cheap. Maybe "cheap for Managed switch" at best.
Yup. Nice featureset to have but, overkill for even the odd SOHO user (like me) that just wants >2.5-5GbE over a single CAT6/6A cable.
 
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