28-Port Managed Switch | 24-RJ45 Ethernet Ports, 4-SFP Fiber Ports

High-Performance 28-Port Managed Ethernet Switching

The SGX72870MA combines 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with four 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ fiber slots, providing a flexible switching platform for networks that require both high-density copper connectivity and high-speed fiber uplinks.

The shielded RJ-45 ports support auto-negotiation and auto-MDI/MDI-X, simplifying connections to Ethernet devices operating at 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 1000Mbps. The SFP/SFP+ slots provide connectivity for compatible 1Gbps and 10Gbps fiber transceivers.

1G/10G Fiber Connectivity

Four integrated 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ slots provide flexible fiber uplink options for extending Ethernet networks beyond standard copper distances.

Compatible VERSITRON SFP and SFP+ modules support both multimode and single-mode fiber.

Available Gigabit options include:

• Multimode fiber up to 550 meters
• Single-mode fiber up to 10 km
• Single-mode fiber up to 20 km
• Single-mode fiber up to 40 km
• Single-mode fiber up to 70 km
• Single-mode fiber up to 100 km
• Bidirectional single-mode options up to 80 km

10 Gigabit options include:

• Multimode fiber up to 300 meters over OM3
• Single-mode fiber up to 10 km
• Single-mode fiber up to 40 km
• Single-mode fiber up to 80 km

CWDM and DWDM modules are also available.

The appropriate SFP or SFP+ module should be selected according to network speed, fiber type, transmission distance, wavelength, and connector requirements.

598Gbps Switching Capacity

The SGX72870MA uses a store-and-forward, full-wire-speed switching architecture with 598Gbps switching capacity and 95.23Mpps throughput. It also provides 32K MAC table entries and 32M buffer memory.

The switch supports jumbo frames up to 10K bytes, providing additional flexibility for networks handling large Ethernet frames and high-volume data transfers.

Layer 2+ Network Management

The SGX72870MA provides multiple management interfaces, including:

• Console
• AUX modem
• Telnet
• SSH 2.0 CLI
• HTTPS web management
• FTP
• TFTP
• Xmodem
• SFTP
• SNMP v1/v2c/v3

Additional management functions include one-key recovery, NTP, system work logs, ping testing, cable diagnosis, LLDP, CPU utilization monitoring, and the VERSITRON NMS Smart Network Management Systems platform.

Layer 3 Soft Routing and IPv4/IPv6 Management

The SGX72870MA includes L2+ management with additional Layer 3 capabilities.

Supported functions include:

• IPv4 management
• IPv6 management
• Layer 3 soft routing forwarding
• Static routing
• DHCP client
• DHCP snooping
• DHCP server
• DHCP relay

These capabilities provide additional flexibility for networks requiring managed routing and segmented network configurations.

VLAN Support for Network Segmentation

The SGX72870MA supports multiple VLAN technologies for network segmentation and traffic management.

Supported VLAN functions include:

• Port-based VLAN
• IEEE 802.1Q tag-based VLAN
• Up to 4,000 active VLANs
• MAC-based VLAN
• Protocol-based VLAN
• Voice VLAN
• Q-in-Q configuration
• Access, trunk, and hybrid port configurations

These capabilities allow network administrators to organize network traffic according to devices, users, applications, or network functions.

Quality of Service and Traffic Management

The SGX72870MA provides advanced Quality of Service functions, including:

• Diff-Serv QoS
• Priority marking and remarking
• Eight output queues per port
• 802.1p/DSCP priority mapping
• SP, WRR, and SP+WRR queue scheduling
• Flow-based packet filtering
• Flow-based rate limiting

These features provide administrators with greater control over traffic prioritization and bandwidth allocation.

Link Aggregation

The SGX72870MA supports LACP and static link aggregation, with up to 14 aggregation groups and eight ports per group.

Link aggregation can be used with compatible network equipment to combine supported Ethernet connections into logical links for applications requiring additional bandwidth or redundancy.

Spanning Tree and Network Redundancy

The switch supports:

• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
• Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
• Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)

These protocols provide network administrators with options for designing redundant Ethernet networks and managing alternate network paths.

Port Mirroring and Network Monitoring

The SGX72870MA supports port-based bidirectional data mirroring, allowing network traffic to be copied from selected ports for monitoring and troubleshooting.

Additional monitoring capabilities include cable diagnosis, LLDP, CPU utilization monitoring, system work logs, and network-management functions through the switch's supported management interfaces.

Multicast Management

The SGX72870MA supports:

• IGMP Snooping v1/v2
• Up to 1,024 multicast groups
• Fast Log Out
• MLD Snooping v1/v2
• Multicast VLAN

These capabilities provide managed control of multicast traffic within the network.

Advanced Network Security

The SGX72870MA provides extensive security and access-control functions.

Security features include:

• L2-to-L4 packet filtering
• MAC-based ACL
• Destination MAC filtering
• Source IP filtering
• Destination IP filtering
• IP protocol filtering
• TCP/UDP port filtering
• TCP/UDP port-range filtering
• VLAN-based ACL
• Port-based ACL
• IEEE 802.1X authentication
• MAC address authentication
• IP source protection
• AAA and RADIUS
• ARP inspection
• MAC learning limits
• Broadcast storm control
• MAC black holes
• Anti-DoS attack protection
• IP-MAC-VLAN-port binding
• Port isolation
• SSH 2.0 and SSL

These functions give network administrators multiple options for controlling access and protecting network resources.

Flexible Installation

The SGX72870MA supports desktop or 19-inch rack mounting in a 1U-high enclosure. It measures 17.32 × 11.42 × 1.75 inches and weighs approximately 7.50 pounds.

This form factor makes it suitable for centralized network equipment installations as well as desktop deployments.

Reliable Network Operation

The SGX72870MA is designed for continuous network operation with a 5% to 90% relative humidity range, non-condensing, and an operating temperature range of -20°C to +55°C.

The switch carries CE, FCC Part 15 Class B, and RoHS certifications.

Typical Applications

The SGX72870MA is well suited for networks requiring high port density, managed Ethernet connectivity, and 1G/10G fiber uplinks.

Typical applications include:

• Enterprise networks
• Corporate networks
• Data center networks
• Fiber-connected LANs
• IP surveillance networks
• Educational institutions
• Healthcare facilities
• Telecommunications
• Government networks
• Transportation networks
• Smart building infrastructure
• Industrial Ethernet networks
• High-bandwidth network backbones
• Mixed copper and fiber networks

Technical Capabilities

The SGX72870MA supports:

• 24 × 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet ports
• 4 × 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ slots
• Auto-negotiation and auto-MDI/MDI-X
• 598Gbps switching capacity
• 95.23Mpps throughput
• 32K MAC address table
• 32M buffer memory
• 10K-byte jumbo frames
• Full-wire-speed store-and-forward switching
• L2+ network management
• IPv4/IPv6 management
• Layer 3 soft routing
• Static routing
• DHCP client, snooping, server, and relay
• STP, RSTP, and MSTP
• LACP and static aggregation
• Up to 14 aggregation groups
• Up to 8 ports per aggregation group
• Port-based bidirectional data mirroring
• IGMP/MLD Snooping
• Up to 1,024 multicast groups
• Up to 4,000 active VLANs
• Port-, MAC-, and protocol-based VLAN
• Voice VLAN
• Q-in-Q
• Eight QoS output queues per port
• 802.1p/DSCP priority mapping
• Flow-based packet filtering and rate limiting
• L2-L4 packet filtering
• Advanced ACL functions
• IEEE 802.1X
• MAC authentication
• RADIUS
• ARP inspection
• Anti-DoS protection
• IP-MAC-VLAN-port binding
• Port isolation
• SNMP v1/v2c/v3
• HTTPS web management
• SSH 2.0
• LLDP
• Cable diagnosis
• NTP
• CPU utilization monitoring

Electrical, Mechanical, and Environmental Specifications

The electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications above are based on the SGX72870MA datasheet.

Why Choose the VERSITRON SGX72870MA?

The SGX72870MA combines 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, four 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ fiber slots, 598Gbps switching capacity, L2+ management, Layer 3 soft routing, advanced VLAN and QoS functions, link aggregation, and extensive network security capabilities in a 28-port platform.

Its four 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ slots provide flexibility for integrating high-speed fiber uplinks into copper-based Ethernet networks, while the extensive management functions provide administrators with control over network segmentation, traffic prioritization, redundancy, monitoring, and access security.

With support for fiber connections ranging from short-reach multimode applications through 100 km single-mode Gigabit connections, the SGX72870MA can be configured for a wide range of network architectures using compatible SFP/SFP+ modules.

VERSITRON Fiber Optic and Ethernet Solutions Since 1958

Since 1958, VERSITRON has provided fiber optic and Ethernet communication solutions for demanding network applications.

The SGX72870MA combines high-density Gigabit Ethernet, 1G/10G fiber connectivity, advanced network management, and extensive traffic and security controls in a compact 1U platform.

For pricing, availability, SFP/SFP+ selection, or assistance determining the appropriate configuration for your network, contact VERSITRON at sales@versitron.com or 1-800-537-2296.

• 24-Ports 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports
• 4-Ports 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ Slots
• L2+ Management
• Supports Multiple VLAN Protocols
• Supports Jumbo Frames up to 10K
• Port Mirroring for Network Monitoring
• Supports STP, RSTP, MSTP Protocols
• Advanced Security Features

28-Port Managed Switch is used across the following Industries:

Versitron is one of the leading 28-Port Managed Switch manufacturers in the USA (based in Delaware). If your industry or application isn't listed above, feel free to contact us for tailored solutions!

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