Cat 5/ Cat 5e are supported for Gigabit speeds and Multi-Gigabit (2.5G, 5G) speeds up to 100 metres These include adding more users. Even basic server BMCs with IPMI one has multiple directory services integrations and can minimally add new users. Netgear GS110EMX Management Dashboard The switch certainly has more features than its unmanaged counterpart. A big one here is the ability to set port-based VLANs. Still, this is a far cry from some of the more feature-rich options that we see in this space including the similarly priced, and higher-port count MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RM Switch. Netgear GS110EMX Performance

Ports 9 and 10 are the entire value proposition of this switch each support 10GbE (10Gbae-T), 5GbE, and 2.5GbE speeds with RJ-45 Nbase-T ports. This lets one attach fast NAS units, workstations, servers, or even fast Wi-Fi APs to the switch at higher speeds. Those ports also operate at 100M/1GbE speeds as well. Netgear GS110EMX 10Gbase T Ports 9 And 10 As for a genuine 10Gbps connection, the GS110EMX was fast, but it was farther south of 10,000Mbps than most other switches I've tested -- so far, none could deliver real 10,000Mbps. Inside the switch, we find three heatsinks and something new that was not present on the unmanaged versions. Netgear GS110EMX Internal ViewI used the Netgear GS110EMS for more than a week, and the switch worked well. I had no issue with it at all. It was silent though it did get a bit warm during heavy loads -- not to the point I'd be concerned.

The GS110EMX is a compact desktop switch that has no internal fan -- it's silent, more the most part. Clearly, if you already have a Multi-Gig router or switch, you want to use one of its two 10Gbps as the uplink connection. The Netgear GS110EMX's web interface has excellent context-based instructions.I have since noted that Netgear has now listed the problem on their FAQ indicating that I am not the only one with this problem. I suppose it's a decent switch to sit on your desk if you can unplug it every once in a while. For me, I am away from the building where this switch is active for days at a time. With no remote management (and I have not put it on a smart plug yet....) it causes some grief

Smart Managed Plus: These switches include more advanced QoS, virtual local area networks (VLANs), and network traffic monitoring at a great price point. Some also support PoE. The XS505M and XS508M come with copper Ethernet 5-speed ports that provide either FastEthernet, 1-Gigabit, 2.5-Gigabit, 5-Gigabit or 10-Gigabit connectivity, as well as 1 SFP+ Fiber port with 1-Gigabit or 10-Gigabit connectivity.

The network card in the desktop is Asus XG-C100C. All tests were run from the nas with the desktop acting as an iperf server. For the test the 10G interface is .239, the 1G interface is .198. If the 10G interface was being tested the 1G interface was disabled and vice versa. I used 6FT cat 6 cables into the uplink ports Advanced QoS (Quality of Service) for traffic prioritisation including port-based and 802.1p/DSCP-based The bigger issue is that statement rules out refurbished products received by RMA (and they know what they're doing, there's a section saying they will use refurb products for RMAs, but makes no mention of any warranty on *those*). It also comes with NETGEAR ProSAFE Lifetime Limited Warranty and 24/7 lifetime chat for complete peace of mind. As mentioned above, out of the box, the Netgear GS110EMX works just like any unmanaged switch. Plug it into power, connect one of its ports to an existing network (another switch or a router) and you're all set.