NETGEAR delivers wirespeed Gigabit performance and a full set of Layer 2 management features with unsurpassed affordability. The ProSafe GSM7248 Gigabit Ethernet Switch is next-generation, high-speed switch deliver maximum throughput where you need it-to high-performance workgroups at the edge of the network, or as a backbone for Fast Ethernet switches and high-speed servers in demanding small networks. The non-blocking design offers full Gigabit throughput simultaneously to all 48 x 10/100/1000 ports to ensure reliable performance.