{"product_id":"qnap-qsw-m7308r-4x","title":"QNAP QSW-M7308R-4X 12-Port 100GbE and 25GbE L3 Lite Managed Switch","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ace-qnap-qsw-m7308r-4x-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n#ace-qnap-qsw-m7308r-4x-copy { font-family: inherit; color: inherit; }\n\/* Reuses the current ACE calculator FAQ disclosure treatment. 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It gives high-speed storage, servers and media workflows a focused aggregation point with 1200Gbps switching capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQSS Pro adds L3 Lite management, including static routing and DHCP server functions, while MC-LAG provides an option for a correctly designed redundant switch pair. Choose the required media and firmware as part of the full network design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Speed Fabric\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 × 100GbE QSFP28 and 8 × 25GbE SFP28 data ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1200Gbps switching capacity and 600Gbps non-blocking throughput\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupported QSFP28 breakout connections to 25GbE endpoints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQSS Pro Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL3 Lite static routing, IPv4\/IPv6 interfaces and DHCP server\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC-LAG, LACP, VLANs and traffic controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupported PTP and lossless-Ethernet functions for a qualified deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact Deployment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf-width rackmount design with internal AC supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate Gigabit management port and RJ45 console\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 years warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAggregate Storage and Compute Connections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour 100GbE interfaces provide high-bandwidth uplinks or server connections alongside eight 25GbE interfaces. Plan the endpoint adapters, storage performance and network layout together: a published switching-capacity figure is not a guarantee of every application's transfer rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse the Media and Breakout Layout That Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SFP28 interfaces support qualified 25GbE, 10GbE and 1GbE media. Supported 100GbE QSFP28 ports can use QSFP28-to-four-SFP28 breakout DAC or AOC cables, with up to sixteen 25GbE breakout sub-ports across those four ports. Breakout operation divides the selected port into its supported lanes; it does not add sixteen independent 100GbE connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMatch Exact Compatible Connections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQNAP lists compatible connection accessories including CAB-DAC15M-Q28, CAB-DAC15M-Q28B4, CAB-DAC15M-SFP28 and TRX-25GSFP28-SR. Choose the cable or transceiver for the switch port and the exact peer adapter or switch, including speed and distance. These accessories are separate from the switch package. The additional Gigabit RJ45 management port and RJ45 console port are for administration, not copper 10GbE data uplinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManage Segments with QSS Pro L3 Lite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse supported static routes, IPv4\/IPv6 interfaces and DHCP server functions alongside VLANs and access controls. Units supplied with the earlier QSS software can be updated to QSS Pro according to QNAP's supported upgrade path. Confirm and configure the required software functions before deploying the switch into a live network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Redundancy with a Compatible Switch Pair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMC-LAG and LACP provide different building blocks for a network with redundant paths. MC-LAG requires a compatible switch pair, correctly configured links and a suitable endpoint design. A single switch or a second cable alone does not remove every point of failure; test the intended recovery behaviour before production use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlan for RDMA and Media Traffic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent QNAP software offers PFC, ECN and QoS for supported lossless-Ethernet designs, while PTP and multicast controls support appropriate AV-over-IP deployments. Use firmware that supports the selected functions and configure compatible endpoints throughout the fabric. The hardware alone does not establish a correctly tuned RDMA or time-synchronised network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFit High-Speed Switching into Less Rack Width\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal half-width chassis uses active cooling and an internal 100–240V AC supply. Standard mounting hardware is included. QNAP also lists the optional SP-EAR-QSW2FOR1-01 kit for an appropriate side-by-side mounting arrangement; select it only when that installation requires it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QSW-M7308R-4X suits a planned 100GbE and 25GbE network that needs compact mounting and QSS Pro L3 Lite control. Its uplink, breakout and redundancy options are useful when the exact media, software and peer systems are matched to the deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ace-article-faq\" aria-label=\"Frequently asked questions\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eHow Many Data Connections Are Available?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe switch has four 100GbE QSFP28 ports and eight 25GbE SFP28 ports. The separate Gigabit management connection and RJ45 console are administration interfaces, not additional high-speed data ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eCan a 100GbE Port Connect to Four 25GbE Devices?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, with a supported QSFP28-to-four-SFP28 breakout DAC or AOC cable and the required port configuration. QNAP supports breakout on the four QSFP28 ports, giving up to sixteen 25GbE breakout sub-ports across them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eDoes It Provide L3 Lite Management?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, through supported QSS Pro software. It includes static routing, IPv4\/IPv6 interfaces and DHCP server functions. Older QSS installations should follow QNAP's supported update path before these features are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eDoes MC-LAG Require a Second Switch?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMC-LAG is a multi-chassis design, so it needs a correctly configured compatible switch pair and supported endpoint connections. The second switch and network cabling are separate purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eAre Optical Modules and Network Cables Included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe standard package contains the switch, power cord, rackmount kit, foot pads, screws and installation guide. Select supported optics, DACs, AOCs or fibre cables separately for the exact ports and link distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eWhat Warranty and Mounting Format Does It Have?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a half-width rackmount switch with a 2-year warranty. Standard mounting hardware is included. A specialised side-by-side installation may use the separately selected compatible QNAP mounting kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"QNAP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41611742380091,"sku":"QSW-M7308R-4X","price":2380.41,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/4541\/3179\/products\/qnap-qsw-m7308r-4x-12-port-25100gbe-professional-managed-switch-359887.png?v=1706506041","url":"https:\/\/aceperipherals.com\/products\/qnap-qsw-m7308r-4x","provider":"ACE Peripherals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}