NETGEAR XS516TM 16-Port 10G/Multi-Gig Smart Switch, 2 x 10G SFP+, Cloud Manageable
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
NETGEAR XS516TM 16-Port 10G/Multi-Gig Smart Switch with 2 x 10G SFP+ (XS516TM-100UKS) - Limited Lifetime Local Warranty
16 x 10G/Multi-Gig Ports Plus 2 x 10G SFP+
The NETGEAR XS516TM is an S3600 Series Smart switch with 16 x 10G/5G/2.5G/1G RJ-45 copper ports and 2 dedicated 1G/10G SFP+ fibre ports (18 ports in total). NETGEAR notes there is no requirement to upgrade your cabling beyond Cat5e to take advantage of Multi-Gig speeds.
Non-Blocking 10G Performance
NETGEAR rates the XS516TM at 360 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity and a 267.8 Mpps forwarding rate, with a 16K MAC address table, 4 MB packet buffer and jumbo frames up to 9K.
Local Web Management or Optional Insight Cloud Management
Manage the switch locally through the web browser GUI or Lite CLI, or optionally through NETGEAR Insight for remote/cloud management from the Insight mobile app or Insight Cloud portal, with zero-touch device auto-join and firmware upgrades direct from the cloud.
Smart L2+ / L3 Lite Features in a Compact Chassis
512 VLANs with Auto-VoIP, private VLANs and MVR, IPv4/IPv6 static routing, LACP link aggregation (8 LAGs, up to 8 members), DiffServ QoS with 8 priority queues, IGMP/MLD snooping, 802.1X, DHCP snooping and Dynamic ARP Inspection, plus dual firmware images. The 330 mm-wide chassis sits on a desk, mounts on a wall or goes in a 19-inch rack, with wall- and rack-mount kits in the box.
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NETGEAR XS516TM Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Product Name | NETGEAR XS516TM 16-Port 10G/Multi-Gig Smart Switch with 2 x 10G SFP+ |
| Part Number | XS516TM-100UKS |
| Series | NETGEAR S3600 Series 10G/Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches (Smart Cloud) |
| Local Warranty (Singapore) | Limited lifetime, supplied by SourceIT with a GST invoice |
Interfaces
| Copper Ports | 16 x 10G/5G/2.5G/1G RJ-45 |
| SFP+ Ports | 2 x dedicated 1000/10GBASE-X SFP+ (1G/10G) |
Performance
| Switching Capacity | 360 Gbps (non-blocking, full duplex) |
| Forwarding Rate | 267.8 Mpps (64-byte packets) |
| MAC Address Table | 16K |
| Packet Buffer | 4 MB |
| Jumbo Frames | Up to 9K packet size |
| CPU / Memory | 1.25 GHz single core; 1 GB RAM; 256 MB SPI flash |
Software Features
| VLANs | 512 (802.1Q), MAC- and protocol-based VLANs, private VLANs, Auto-VoIP / Auto-Voice VLAN, Multicast VLAN Registration (MVR) |
| Layer 3 | IPv4 / IPv6 static routing (64 IPv4 + 64 IPv6 static routes), VLAN routing (15 routed VLAN interfaces), DHCP server and relay |
| Link Aggregation | LACP and static LAGs; 8 LAGs with up to 8 members each |
| ACLs | 100 shared for MAC, IP and IPv6 (ingress) |
| Multicast | IGMP snooping (v1/v2/v3) and querier, MLD snooping (v1/v2); 512 multicast groups |
| QoS | DiffServ QoS, 802.1p CoS, DSCP; 8 priority queues with WRR and strict priority; ingress/egress rate limiting |
| Spanning Tree | STP, RSTP, MSTP; loop detection, storm control |
| Security | 802.1X with guest VLAN and RADIUS VLAN assignment, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, protected ports, MAC lockdown, DoS prevention |
| Other | Port mirroring, cable test, LLDP / LLDP-MED, Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az), dual firmware images |
Power & Environmental
| Power Supply | Internal fixed PSU |
| Power Consumption | 64.8 W max; 27.2 W min |
| Heat Dissipation | 221.3 BTU/hr max; 92.9 BTU/hr min |
| Cooling | 3 internal fans (temperature/load controlled) |
| Acoustic Noise | 27.35 dBA @ 25 °C |
| MTBF | 506,741.9 hours (57.8 years) @ 25 °C |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 95% max RH, non-condensing |
Physical
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 330 x 206 x 43.2 mm |
| Weight | 2.45 kg |
| Mounting | Desktop, wall mount or 19-inch rack (wall- and rack-mount kits included) |
Compatibility & Software Support
Management
Local management through NETGEAR's web browser-based GUI (English, German and Japanese) and a text-based Lite CLI. Optional remote/cloud management with the NETGEAR Insight mobile app or the Insight Cloud portal in a web browser, activated from the local GUI, including centralised network policies, multi-site single-pane-of-glass view, zero-touch device auto-join and firmware upgrades from the cloud. Discovery and monitoring via NETGEAR Device Tool, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON and LLDP.
Compatible NETGEAR SFP / SFP+ Modules
NETGEAR lists the following optional modules for the two SFP+ ports (1G and 10G):
| 1G SFP fibre | AGM731F 1000BASE-SX (short range, multimode); AGM732F 1000BASE-LX (long range, single mode) |
| 1G SFP copper | AGM734 1000BASE-T RJ-45 SFP |
| 10G SFP+ fibre | AXM761 10GBASE-SR (short range, multimode); AXM762 10GBASE-LR (long range, single mode); AXM764 10GBASE-LR Lite (single mode) |
| 10G SFP+ copper | AXM765v2 10GBASE-T SFP+ RJ-45 transceiver (80 m, Cat6A) |
| SFP+ Direct Attach Cables | AXC761 SFP+ DAC cable (1 m); AXC763 SFP+ DAC cable (3 m) |
Typical Use
Small and medium businesses, creative studios and server rooms that need 10G to many workstations, NAS or servers, over existing Cat5e or better cabling. For fewer ports see the XS508TM; for more, the XS724TM (24 x 10G + 4 SFP+).
Package Contents & S3600 Series Ordering Information
In the Box
Smart switch, detachable power cord (localised to region of sale), rubber footpads for tabletop installation, rack-mount kit, wall-mount kit, documentation download flyer.
NETGEAR S3600 Series 10G/Multi-Gig Smart Switches
| Model | Ports | Part No. |
| XS508TM | 8 x 10G/Multi-Gig RJ-45 + 2 x 10G SFP+ | XS508TM-100UKS |
| XS516TM (this listing) | 16 x 10G/Multi-Gig RJ-45 + 2 x 10G SFP+ | XS516TM-100UKS |
| XS724TM | 24 x 10G/Multi-Gig RJ-45 + 4 x 10G SFP+ | XS724TM-100EUS |
| XS748TM | 44 x 10G/Multi-Gig RJ-45 + 4 x 10G SFP+ | XS748TM-100UKS |
Datasheet & Downloads
| NETGEAR datasheet | S3600 Series 10G/Multi-Gigabit Smart Switches Datasheet (PDF) |
| Installation guide | S3600 Series Installation Guide (PDF) |
| User manual | XS508TM / XS516TM / XS724TM User Manual (PDF) |
| CLI reference | Lite CLI Reference Manual (PDF) |
| NETGEAR product page | XS516TM on netgear.com |
Need a PDF sent directly? Email sales@sourceit.com.sg quoting XS516TM-100UKS.
Frequently Asked Questions — NETGEAR XS516TM
What port speeds does the XS516TM support?
Its 16 RJ-45 ports run at 10G, 5G, 2.5G or 1G, and the 2 SFP+ ports accept 1G SFP or 10G SFP+ modules and SFP+ DAC cables.
Do I need new cabling for Multi-Gig?
NETGEAR states there is no requirement to upgrade your cabling beyond Cat5e.
Does it support PoE?
No. NETGEAR does not list PoE for the S3600 Series; power PoE devices with separate injectors or a PoE switch.
Can it be managed from the cloud?
Yes, optionally. It can be managed locally via the web GUI or Lite CLI, or remotely through NETGEAR Insight (mobile app or Insight Cloud portal).
Is it fanless?
No, it has 3 internal fans; NETGEAR rates acoustic noise at 27.35 dBA at 25 °C.
What warranty do I get?
Limited lifetime local warranty in Singapore, supplied by SourceIT with a GST invoice.