The NETGEAR 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. Each port automatically detects which speed is needed.
Realize the full potential of your Multi-Gigabit and 10-Gigabit devices with the XS505M Multi-Gigabit Switches by NETGEAR.
Cables and Speeds
The following table describes the network cables that you can use for the switch connections and the speeds that these cables can support, up to 100 meters (328 feet).
Speed / Cable Types:
100 Mbps / Category 5 (Cat 5) of higher rated
1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, or 5 Gbps / Category 5e (Cat 5e) or higher rated
10 Gbps / Category 6A (Cat 6A) or higher rated