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As edge networks scale to support cloud-centric traffic, Wi-Fi 6/6E backhaul, and growing IP surveillance loads, the access layer has to be both predictable and cost-efficient.
That’s the job of the NS-S2300 Switches - a family of Layer 2 managed switches from Network-Switch designed as same-class equivalents to mainstream S2300 gigabit access gear, while giving you something the big OEMs don’t: deep customization.
From bezel and logo to default software profiles and even optional feature toggles, our SMB switches let you ship the network you actually want, under your brand.
In this guide, you’ll find an engineer-level overview of the NS-S2300 lineup, hardware specs, deployment patterns, management features, and how our managed switches fit modern edge designs using SFP ports and RJ45 ports.
Product Overview
Why NS-S2300 for the Access Layer?
NS-S2300 Switches follow the same model-code conventions you already know (e.g., “24GT4XS,” “24GT4SFP,” “8GT4SFP”), so port layouts and uplink capabilities feel instantly familiar. What sets them apart:
- Custom branding: front-panel color, silk-screen, boot splash, CLI banner, and packaging with your logo.
- Custom software defaults: pre-load VLANs, QoS classes, IGMP profiles, uplink LAG templates, storm-control thresholds, and security baselines.
- Same-class performance: switching fabric and forwarding rates sized for gigabit access with 1/10G uplinks.
- Lifecycle confidence: standards-compliant optics on the SFP ports/SFP+ uplinks and broad compatibility with common campus designs.
Model Lineup at a Glance
| Model | Access Ports | Uplink Ports | Switching Capacity / Forwarding Rate | Typical Use Cases | Notes |
| NS-S2300-24GT4XS | 24 × 10/100/1000 RJ45 ports | 4 × SFP+ (1/10G) | 128 Gbps / 96 Mpps | High-density campus access, wiring closet aggregation | Most future-proof; supports 10G uplinks |
| NS-S2300-24GT4SFP | 24 × 10/100/1000 RJ45 ports | 4 × SFP (1G) | 56 Gbps / ~41.66 Mpps | Cost-optimized access for offices, dorms, retail | Ideal for 1G fiber uplink environments |
| NS-S2300-8GT4SFP | 8 × 10/100/1000 RJ45 ports | 4 × SFP (1G) | 24 Gbps / ~17.857 Mpps | Compact access for branches, kiosks, labs | Quiet and space-saving, great for micro-branches |
What You Can Customize (Hardware + Software)
Network-Switch builds the NS-S2300 line as a customizable platform. Compared to fixed OEM logos and closed defaults, you can request:
- Branding & exterior: front-panel colorway, logo print, product label/serial format, and carton artwork.
- Port presentation: faceplate legends (e.g., “Uplink 1 to 4”), port masking, and rear label text.
- Software defaults: Predefined VLAN plan (e.g., 10-User, 20-Voice, 30-Video), tagged/untagged per RJ45 port group QoS queuing/CoS mapping for voice/video IGMP Snooping profiles for IPTV/camera multicast LACP bundles on SFP/SFP+ uplinks, spanning-tree mode (RSTP/MSTP) DHCP Snooping + IP Source Guard + DAI baseline, 802.1X templates
- Predefined VLAN plan (e.g., 10-User, 20-Voice, 30-Video), tagged/untagged per RJ45 port group
- QoS queuing/CoS mapping for voice/video
- IGMP Snooping profiles for IPTV/camera multicast
- LACP bundles on SFP/SFP+ uplinks, spanning-tree mode (RSTP/MSTP)
- DHCP Snooping + IP Source Guard + DAI baseline, 802.1X templates
- Feature options: enable/disable management services, banners/CLI prompts, AAA method order, SNMP communities, syslog targets.
Hardware Specifications
| Model | Access Ports | Uplinks | Switching Capacity | Forwarding Rate | MAC Table | VLANs | Form Factor / Power |
| NS-S2300-24GT4XS | 24×1G RJ45 ports | 4×SFP+ (1/10G) | 128 Gbps | 96 Mpps | ~32K | up to 4094 | 1U rack, AC |
| NS-S2300-24GT4SFP | 24×1G RJ45 ports | 4×SFP (1G) | 56 Gbps | ~41.66 Mpps | ~16K | up to 4094 | 1U rack |
| NS-S2300-8GT4SFP | 8×1G RJ45 ports | 4×SFP (1G) | 24 Gbps | ~17.857 Mpps | ~8K | up to 4094 | Compact desktop/rack |
Software & Management Capabilities
NS-S2300 Switches implement the Layer 2 features teams expect in enterprise managed switches:
- VLANs (802.1Q), voice VLAN, private VLAN edge, and port isolation
- Spanning Tree (STP/RSTP/MSTP) with BPDU guard/loop guard
- Link Aggregation (LACP) for redundant, higher-throughput uplinks
- QoS with 802.1p/DSCP mapping, rate-limit, and priority queues for real-time traffic
- Multicast control: IGMP Snooping and querier for IPTV/video walls
- Security: 802.1X (port-based), IP Source Guard, Dynamic ARP Inspection, DHCP Snooping; storm control and broadcast suppression
- Management: Web UI, CLI/SSH, SNMP, RMON, Syslog; hot-swap SFP/SFP+ optics with live link diagnostics
Deployment Scenarios & Design Notes
High-Density Campus Access (24GT4XS)
Use NS-S2300-24GT4XS at the floor or building edge to feed PCs, printers, APs, and cameras over 24 copper drops, with 4×10G SFP+ uplinks bundled via LACP to your aggregation. This keeps east-west traffic local and guarantees enough headroom for peak Wi-Fi 6/6E or surveillance bursts. For fiber plant already provisioned at 10G, the “XS” uplinks drop in cleanly.
Cost-Optimized Access (24GT4SFP)
If your risers run 1G fiber or you’re standardizing on SFP ports at the distribution layer, NS-S2300-24GT4SFP is the budget-right choice: the fabric is sized to 24×1G access with 4×1G SFP uplinks, plenty for office floors, dormitories, retail, or hospitality. You can pre-load voice/data VLANs and an IGMP profile so IP phones and TV endpoints just work on day one.
Compact Branch & Edge (8GT4SFP)
For small closets, kiosks, clinics, and test labs, NS-S2300-8GT4SFP delivers 8 copper access ports plus four fiber uplinks for redundancy or ring topologies. The smaller fabric (24 Gbps) is the right fit here - quiet, efficient, and rugged enough for continuous operation.
Optics & Cabling Guidance
| Uplink Type | Recommended Optics / Cables | Typical Use Case | Notes |
| SFP+ (10G) on NS-S2300-24GT4XS | 10G SR/LR SFP+ modules, DACs, AOCs | Data center or campus aggregation with 10G backbone | Use SR for short MMF runs (≤300m OM3), LR for SMF up to 10 km |
| SFP (1G) on NS-S2300-24GT4SFP / NS-S2300-8GT4SFP | 1G SR/LR/BiDi SFP modules | Office floors, dorms, retail uplinks | BiDi saves fiber strands in constrained environments |
| RJ45 Access Ports (10/100/1000) | Cat5e / Cat6 twisted pair | End devices: PCs, APs, IP cameras, printers | Up to 100 m; enable Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) for power savings |
| Aggregation / Redundancy | LACP bundles over SFP/SFP+ | Resilient uplinks to distribution/core switches | Combine with RSTP/MSTP and BPDU guard on edge ports |
NS vs. Fixed-Brand Comparison
| Feature / Aspect | NS-S2300 Switches | Fixed-Brand OEM Access Switches | Other Third-Party Resellers |
| Performance & Specs | Same-class hardware and switching capacity as OEM; fully standards-compliant SFP ports/RJ45 ports | OEM-grade performance; often vendor-locked optics and features | May vary; sometimes re-badged or refurbished gear |
| Customization | Full customization: logo, chassis color, software defaults, feature set | No customization; fixed branding and locked software | Minimal to no customization; branding rarely offered |
| Compatibility | Broad interoperability with multi-vendor environments; no vendor lock-in | Locked to OEM optics/features; proprietary restrictions possible | Compatibility varies; may require manual workarounds |
| After-Sales Support | 24/7 support, next-business-day RMA, ongoing firmware/EEPROM updates | Business-hours support; RMA typically 5–7 days; firmware controlled by OEM | Limited support hours; RMA can take 1–2 weeks |
| Pricing & TCO | ~30% lower than OEM; no hidden licensing costs | Premium pricing; annual licensing may apply | Slightly cheaper than OEM, but fewer guarantees |
| Inventory Flexibility | Custom SKUs; pre-configured units ship ready-to-deploy | Standard SKUs only; all config done post-purchase | Limited stock diversity; inconsistent lead times |
Quick Selection Guide
- Pick NS-S2300-24GT4XS if you need 10G uplinks today or soon; it’s the most future-proof member of the family.
- Pick NS-S2300-24GT4SFP for mainstream office floors on 1G risers; it’s the best price/performance.
- Pick NS-S2300-8GT4SFP for small sites and micro-branches that still want dual or ring uplinks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can I add my company’s logo and colorway to the chassis?
A: Yes. We support front-bezel color, logo silkscreen, and label customization, plus branded packaging. Ask about MOQs for cosmetic changes.
Q2: Can you pre-load my configuration?
A: Yes. We can ship units with your VLANs, QoS maps, AAA method order, SNMP communities, syslog targets, and even per-port templates (e.g., AP vs. phone vs. camera ports).
Q3: Do the switches work with third-party optics?
A: The SFP ports and SFP+ uplinks follow IEEE/MSA standards. Use compliant SR/LR/BiDi modules, DACs, or AOCs as needed.
Q4: What management options are available?
A: Web UI, CLI/SSH, and SNMP are supported for day-to-day ops. Syslog and RMON help with observability; security baselines include 802.1X, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard, and DAI.
Q5: Is there a PoE version?
A: Same-class PoE/PoE+ variants are available in the portfolio with power budgets up to ~370 W on 24-port models; check ordering codes or ask our team.
Conclusion
If you’re rolling out new Access Switches across offices, campuses, hotels, or retail sites, the NS-S2300 Switches give you predictable performance with the right uplinks, mature Layer 2 features for segmentation and security, and the one advantage that keeps projects on schedule - customization.
Whether you need a compact SMB switch for a micro-branch or a 24-port workhorse with SFP+ uplinks, Network-Switch delivers same-class hardware and software but with your logo and your defaults, so every closet looks and behaves the same from day one. Specs and ordering details are available on the NS product pages.
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