QSW-M7308R-4X

Half-width Rackmount 100GbE L3 Lite Managed Switch, cost-optimized for enterprise IT

Embrace the ultra-high-speed 100GbE network generation!

According to market research, the demand for 100GbE switches has taken off in 2023. Enterprises, hyperscalers, and service providers worldwide continue to invest in higher-speed network infrastructure to support higher-speed servers and higher bandwidth demands of new applications such as Generative AI workloads.

Resource: IDC, Dell’Oro Group

With the prevailing 10GbE and 25GbE networks, explosive growth of big data transmission and high-density workloads is driving demands for ultra-high-speed 100GbE networks. The QSW-M7308R-4X 100GbE switch assists enterprises in deploying 100GbE networks in the existing network infrastructure with cost-effectiveness, resolving performance bottlenecks.

• Media professionals

  4K/8K video transmission

  

• Storage Centers

  Big Data applications

  

• Medium to large enterprises

  Cloud & AI computing

  

• Smart medicine

  DNA sequence computing

  

The best 100GbE network switch for SMBs

• Cost-optimal

  The QSW-M7308R-4X offers 1200Gbps switching capacity at a budget-friendly price. Businesses can flexibly deploy medium-to-large scale high-speed network infrastructure using the QSW-M7308R-4X coupled with QNAP 25GbE/10GbE switches.

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• Compact

  Two half-width rackmount QSW-M7308R-4X can be installed in a 1U rack space, or with another half-width rackmount switch.

• Best for QNAP NAS

  Ultra-high-speed 100GbE switches can connect to QNAP 25GbE NAS or NAS installing 100G network cards fulfilling high bandwidth demands for high-density I/O data transmission.

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High switching capacity of 1200Gbps for backbone networks

The QSW-M7308R-4X has four 100GbE QSFP28 and eight 25GbE SFP28 fiber ports and offers a backbone switching capacity of 1200Gbps, guaranteeing the full potential of each port. The QSW-M7308R-4X can uplink to 100G servers and NAS in server rooms or connect to 25GbE switch QSW-M5216-1T.

Half-width design, two models in 1U

With a half-width rackmount design, a QSW-M7308R-4X can be installed in a 1U rack space with another half-width rackmount switch (such as QSW-M7308R-4X and QSW-M3216R-8S8T) for efficient physical space utilization and tidy cabling.

The optional SP-EAR-QSW2FOR1-01 rackmount kit is required if two half-width rackmount switches are installed.

Flexible deployment with multiple 100GbE and 25GbE ports

The QSW-M7308R-4X has four 100GbE QSFP28 and eight 25GbE SFP28 fiber ports for enabling hybrid high-speed networks. Its 25GbE SFP28 interfaces are backward compatible with 10GbE SFP+/1GbE SFP interfaces, and the 100GbE QSFP28 interface can be uplinked to 100GbE+ core switches, or connected to 100GbE+ servers/NAS directly.

Learn More: QNAP 25GbE NAS solution, QNAP 100GbE/25GbE/10GbE network cards

• 100GbE QSFP28

  Use QSFP28 DAC (Direct Attach Copper) or transceivers to connect to servers and switches with 100GbE QSFP28 interfaces, or NAS installing 100GbE network cards.

• 25GbE SFP28

  Use SFP28 DAC (Direct Attach Copper) or transceivers to connect to NAS, servers, and switches with 25GbE SFP28 fiber interfaces.

Supports 100GbE breakout to 25GbE, and backward compatibility with 40GbE

The QSW-M7308R-4X is one of the few switches on the market that supports 100GbE backward compatibility at a very low cost, enhancing deployment flexibility. You can connect more servers, switches, or NAS via 100GbE QSFP28 to 4 x 25GbE SFP28 breakout cables or connect 40G/100G servers and switches via DAC/AOC cables or transceivers.

Learn More: QNAP 25GbE Solution

Scale secure and highly-efficient enterprise network infrastructure with the QNAP L3 Lite switch

Medium to large-scale enterprises often have large and complicated network infrastructure. Upgrading to L3 Lite managed switches not only scales a secure high-speed network infrastructure, but also saves tremendous maintenance and management costs.

• Scalability

  When scaling your network, additional network switches are required for more end devices. Deploying a L3 Lite switch helps realize granular control over large-scale segmented networks.

• High-performance

  High-performance network transmission is essential for critical business applications and services. A L3 Lite switch effectively satisfies the high-performance network demands in AI, multimedia, and virtualization applications.

• Security

  Having trouble with the complicated connections in the medium to large-scale networks? A L3 Lite switch provides an IP routing table to both boost connection security and simplify security management.

Enterprise IP routing, network high availability and high-performance demands

• IP routing

  Forwards packets through IP addresses to enable communication between devices in different network segments, or efficiently connect between different segments and subnets to achieve more complicated network segments based on functions.

• MC-LAG network redundancy

  Combines multiple connections between switches into a single, logical link. This logical link provides high availability and redundancy for client devices as it can continue to function even if one or more of the physical links fail.
  
  Watch video: MC-LAG ensures uninterrupted network connections.

• LACP

  Link Aggregation Control Protocol combines multiple network connections to increase throughput and protect against connection failure.

QSS Pro: Powerful and Smart

QNAP Switch System Pro (QSS Pro) features an easy-to-use Web GUI for easier Layer 3 Lite and Layer 2 management and value-added functions.

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• Overview Dashboard

  View real-time system information, port connection status, and port traffic.

• MC-LAG network redundancy

  Create a redundant link between two peers QSW-M7308R-4X to achieve high availability.

• IPv4/IPv6 static routing

  Besides widely supporting existing IPv4 network devices, QSW-M7308R-4X also supports IPv6 of expanded addressing capability for deploying more network devices in the future.

• DHCP server

  Auto-dispatch dynamic IP addresses to LAN clients.

• Uncompromising AV-over-IP experience

  The AV-over-IP Wizard guides you through configuring IGMP Snooping and VLAN to route AV traffic for applications like video walls and large outdoor display walls. Combined with PTP and QoS priority management, it delivers nanosecond-level latency and high-resolution AVoIP experiences.

• Manage all networked devices

  Supports SNMP for centrally and securely managing all networked devices in your network environment, such as NAS, routers, network switches, workstations, modems, IP phones, and IP cameras.

• Online firmware check and update

  Keep your QNAP switch secure with one-click firmware updates.

Cloud-based control platform for efficient management of multiple switches

No need to purchase additional hardware or software. With the AMIZcloud management platform, you can easily monitor switches distributed across various locations and instantly access device information.

Learn more about AMIZcloud

Optimize network performance with bandwidth and packet control

The QSW-M7308R-4X offers practical bandwidth and packet control features that effectively allocate bandwidth and manage network segmentation. This significantly enhances network performance for administrators.

• PTP

  Precision Time Protocol (PTP) complies with ITU-T G.8273.3 Class A, providing precise time synchronization for network devices. QSW-M7308R-4X accurately forwards PTP packets while correcting internal delays, with maximum time error usually limited to 100 ns.

• LACP

  Link Aggregation combines multiple network connections to increase throughput and protect against connection failure.

• QoS

  Quality of Service (QoS) provides detailed traffic control (Queue Scheduling) and priority management (Strict Policy), improving network performance and ensuring the real-time delivery of critical traffic.

• IGMP Snooping

  IGMP snooping assists in minimizing bandwidth loss and preventing network information leakage.

• Forward Error Correction (FEC)

  FEC helps overcome packet loss – a potentially common occurrence in fast, long-distance networks. With FEC the receiving side can detect and recover lost data to fix bit errors, thus ensuring reliable data transmission over “noisy” channels. Unlike common switches only supporting FEC, IEEE-802.3ap Auto-Negotiation is also supported for high compatibility in QSS.

• DDM

  The QSW-M7308R-4X fiber ports have optical transceivers and Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) functionality, which offers real-time monitoring and reporting of various parameters related to fiber optic connections, such as optical power, temperature, voltage, and transceiver status.

Powerful security and system functions

The QSW-M7308R-4X has powerful security and system functions (including ACL, LLDP, RSTP and Flow Control) to help administrators enhance network reliability using access controls, troubleshooting, loop prevention and avoiding packet loss.

• ACL

  Access Control List (ACL) enhances security by filtering incoming and outgoing packet data through custom rules. ACL Mirroring is also supported to allow for copying traffic that matches specific ACL rules and forwarding it to designated monitoring or analysis devices.

• LLDP

  Allows devices to advertise device information to directly-connected peers/neighbors to simplify troubleshooting processes.

• RSTP

  Ensures loop-free topology for Ethernet networks by blocking or forwarding traffic.

• Flow Control

  Balances traffic between a sender and a receiver to avoid network congestion.

Dependable performance with effective heat dissipation

With a compact metal body, the QSW-M7308R-4X provides stable and reliable operations while staying near-silent even when under full load. The front-panel LEDs also assist in viewing the current system status.

QNAP high-speed switch solutions for diverse business network environments

QNAP provides comprehensive enterprise managed and unmanaged switches with speeds ranging from 2.5GbE, 10GbE to 25GbE and covering PoE, industrial-grade, rackmount, and desktop models. QNAP’s all-inclusive high-speed switches assist businesses in quickly deploying high-speed network infrastructure, accelerating enterprise backbone, smart hotels, retail, and industry 5.0 applications.

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  QSW 25GbE/100GbE Switches

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A High-speed NAS for Your High-speed Network Environment

QNAP’s high-speed NAS offer a reliable storage space for your local network applications.

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  25GbE NAS

  TDS-h2489FU R2

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  10GbE NAS

  ES1686dc R2

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  2.5GbE NAS

  TS-216G

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  10GbE NAS

  TS-h3077AFU

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  10GbE NAS

  TBS-h574TX

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  10GbE NAS

  TS-h1677AXU-RP

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Extend hardware warranty up to 5 years

The QSW-M7308R-4X is backed by a 2-year warranty at no additional cost. You can also purchase a warranty extension that extends your warranty coverage up to 5 years.

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