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Edge-to-core traffic is exploding Wi-Fi 6/6E backhaul, UHD video, zero-trust segmentation, and telemetry all converge at the aggregation layer.
The NS-S5760C Switches from Network-Switch give you the same-class performance of premium Layer 3 switches with 1G access and SFP+ 10G uplinks, delivered as your product. Faceplate logo, exterior colorway, labels/packaging, and day-0 software templates (VLAN plan, QoS, AAA, Syslog/SNMP, uplink LACP) are all customizable so every closet boots your standard, no guesswork.
The lineup mirrors widely-deployed campus Core Switches / Aggregation Switches with 24/48 GE and 4–8× 10G SFP+ uplinks, hot-swap PSUs/fans, virtualization (VSU), ERPS rings, and dual-stack routing (OSPF/IS-IS/BGP). Official product pages list per-model porting plus switching capacity/forwarding-rate figures, and show expansion options up to QSFP28 for 40/100G via an add-in module.
Product Overview
Where NS-S5760C fits. These are Aggregation Switches for medium/large campus networks and compact Core Switches for smaller sites. Highlights:
- Flexible porting: choose copper access (24/48× 10/100/1000 RJ45) or all-fiber access (24/48× SFP) with 4 or 8 SFP+ 10G uplinks depending on model. The 24SFP/8GT8XS variant mixes fiber access, 8 combo copper ports, and 8× 10G SFP+ uplinks.
- Serious performance: published system switching capacity up to 826 Gbps with forwarding rates up to 614 Mpps (model-dependent).
- Resiliency & scale: hot-swappable PSUs, modular fans, VSU virtualization, and ERPS (G.8032) ring protection for millisecond recovery in ring topologies.
- Deep L3 stack: dual-stack IPv4/IPv6, static and dynamic routing (RIP/RIPng, OSPFv2/v3, IS-IS, BGP4/BGP4+) to run routed access or compact cores without extra hardware.
- Operational polish: CLI/SSH, Web, SNMP, Syslog/RMON, sFlow/telemetry; CPU/NFPP protections; zero-touch onboarding and fast swap.
Customization (your differentiator): We ship with your logo and colorway and pre-apply your standard templates (VLAN/QoS/AAA, LACP on SFP+, RSTP/MSTP/ERPS, SNMP/Syslog targets, port roles). That turns day-0 into “patch, power, done.”
Models Lineup at a Glance
Below we map same-class models to NS names for clarity. Specs and capacities are taken from official series pages.
| Model (NS) | Access Ports | Uplink Ports | Switching Capacity / Forwarding Rate | Typical Roles | Notes |
| NS-S5760C-24GT8XS-X | 24 × 1G RJ45 | 8 × SFP+ (1/10G) | 826 Gbps / 614 Mpps | Building aggregation; small-site core | Copper access + 8×10G uplinks for high fan-in. |
| NS-S5760C-48GT4XS-X | 48 × 1G RJ45 | 4 × SFP+ (1/10G) | 787 Gbps / 586 Mpps | High-density floor aggregation | 2× hot-swap PSUs; built-in fans. |
| NS-S5760C-24SFP/8GT8XS-X | 24 × 1G SFP (8 combo RJ45) | 8 × SFP+ (1/10G) | 826 Gbps / 614 Mpps | Fiber-first floors; mixed media | Combines fiber access + 8 copper combos + 8×10G uplinks. |
| NS-S5760C-48SFP4XS-X | 48 × 1G SFP | 4 × SFP+ (1/10G) | 787 Gbps / 586 Mpps | All-optical wings; labs | Three modular fans; dual PSUs. |
| NS-S5760C-48GT4XS-HP-X | 48 × 1G RJ45 | 4 × SFP+ (1/10G) | 787 Gbps / 586 Mpps | PoE Aggregation Switch for AP/camera-dense floors | Uses 600/1000 W PSU options; enterprise-class L3. |
Need northbound 40/100G later? The platform supports an expansion module (M5000X-4XS2CQ) providing 4× SFP+ and 2× QSFP28 (40/100G) for future-proof uplinks.
What You Can Customize (Hardware + Software)
- Exterior & branding: front-bezel color, logo silkscreen, labels/packaging, asset tags.
- Port presentation: faceplate legends, uplink grouping, rear labels.
- Default config: VLAN plan (e.g., 10-User / 20-Voice / 30-Video), LACP on SFP+, RSTP/MSTP/ERPS, IGMP profiles, AAA order, SNMP/Syslog targets, access-policy baselines.
- Option sets: service banners, CLI prompts, NTP, sFlow sampling profiles, CPU protection policies.
Software & Routing Capabilities
The control plane in this class is built for modern Campus Switches and compact cores:
- Dual-stack L3: line-rate IPv4/IPv6 with static and dynamic routing (RIP/RIPng, OSPFv2/v3, IS-IS, BGP4/BGP4+) so you can run routed access, collapsed core, or EVPN-ready underlays.
- Resiliency: VSU virtualization (single-pane management, millisecond failover), ERPS rings for sub-50 ms protection, BFD for fast convergence on routed adjacencies.
- Segmentation & QoS: 4K VLANs, QinQ, 802.1p/DSCP classification, eight egress queues, SP/WRR/WFQ scheduling, policing/shaping—keep voice/video crisp while taming bulk flows.
- Security (edge & control-plane): DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard, Dynamic ARP Inspection, granular ACLs, BPDU guard/loop guard, CPP/NFPP to protect the CPU.
- Operations: Web, CLI/SSH, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, Syslog/RMON, sFlow/telemetry; hot-plug optics with live optical power readouts; zero-touch onboarding and swap.
Deployment Scenarios
Aggregation with headroom (NS-S5760C-24GT8XS-X / 24SFP/8GT8XS-X)
Eight 10G uplinks let you LACP in 2–4 bundles toward the distribution/core for active-active throughput and rapid failover. Use copper or fiber access depending on the floor; either SKU posts 826 Gbps / 614 Mpps system numbers, keeping oversubscription reasonable in bursty environments (labs, media, Wi-Fi 6/6E).
High-density access with 10G northbound (NS-S5760C-48GT4XS-X / 48SFP4XS-X)
With 48 access ports and 4× SFP+ uplinks, these make dependable building-edge aggregators. Add the M5000X-4XS2CQ later to grow 40/100G spine links without replacing the platform.
Power + aggregation in one (NS-S5760C-48GT4XS-HP-X)
When APs, phones, and cameras cluster at the edge, the HP-X variant acts as a PoE Aggregation Switch with 4× SFP+ uplinks. Published pages show 600 W and 1000 W AC PSU options—size your PoE domains accordingly and enforce port priorities/schedules for stability.
Compact core for smaller campuses (any NS-S5760C)
Run OSPF or IS-IS locally and BGP northbound; use BFD for fast failure detection. VSU lets a pair behave as one core with single management IP and rapid switchover, while ERPS protects rings between buildings.
Optics & Cabling Guidance
| Uplink Type | Recommended Optics / Cables | Typical Use Case | Notes |
| SFP+ (10G) on all “XS” models | 10G SFP+ SR/LR; DAC/AOC for short links | Campus aggregation or compact core | SR for OM3/OM4 short MMF; LR for SMF up to ~10 km; hot-plug with optics telemetry. |
| SFP (1G) on fiber-access models | 1G SX/LX/BiDi SFP | All-fiber wings, EMI-sensitive floors | BiDi halves strands where plant is tight; follow IEEE/MSA optics. |
| QSFP+/QSFP28 (via module) | 40G/100G QSFP(28) with M5000X-4XS2CQ | Future-proof uplinks to spine | Module adds 4× SFP+ + 2× QSFP28; QSFP+ can break out 4×10G. |
| Redundancy | LACP bundles; ERPS for rings | Active-active throughput & fast protection | Pair LACP northbound with ERPS between buildings; keep MSTP on edge ports for loop safety. |
NS vs. Fixed-Brand Aggregation/Core Switches
| Feature / Aspect | NS-S5760C Switches | Fixed-Brand OEM Campus/Aggregation | Other Third-Party Resellers |
| Performance & Specs | Same-class hardware: 24/48 GE access + 4–8× 10G SFP+; hot-swap PSUs; fan modules; VSU/ERPS; deep L3 | OEM-grade; features sometimes tied to proprietary optics/licensing | Mixed; can include re-badged/refurb units |
| Customization | Full exterior + software defaults (logo, bezel, VLAN/QoS/AAA templates) | Branding/defaults fixed; little personalization | Minimal cosmetics; config done post-purchase |
| Compatibility | Standards-aligned SFP+ / SFP / RJ45; QSFP28 via module; no lock-in | Potential vendor lock on optics/features | Often limited optics; CLI workarounds |
| After-Sales Support | 24/7 helpdesk, fast RMA, ongoing EEPROM/firmware updates | Business-hours support; 5–7-day RMA typical | Limited coverage; 7–14-day RMA common |
| Pricing & TCO | ~30% under OEM; no hidden licenses; ships ready-to-deploy | Premium list price; license add-ons | Slightly under OEM with fewer guarantees |
| Inventory & Lead Time | Custom SKUs; pre-configured at the factory | Standard SKUs only | Inconsistent stock; long-tail lead times |
Operations, Visibility & Security
- Zero-touch day-0: We can ship a standard image/config VLAN plan (e.g., 10-User / 20-Voice / 30-Video), LACP on uplinks, ERPS ring IDs, AAA order, SNMP/Syslog endpoints, and per-port roles—so installers just patch and power.
- Troubleshooting speed: With Web/CLI/SSH, SNMP, Syslog/RMON, and sFlow/telemetry—plus optical power readouts and fan/temperature alarms you diagnose remotely without truck rolls.
- Edge hygiene: Enable DHCP Snooping + IP Source Guard + DAI and ARP-rate-limit; turn on BPDU guard and storm controls; rely on CPP/NFPP to shield the control plane.
FAQs
Q1: Are NS-S5760C Switches true Layer 3 switches?
A: Yes, this class supports dual-stack routing with static and dynamic protocols (RIP/RIPng, OSPFv2/v3, IS-IS, BGP4/BGP4+), letting you deploy routed access or compact cores.
Q2: Do all models provide 10G uplinks?
A: Yes. “XS” models include SFP+ cages that run at 1/10G; certain models provide 8× SFP+ for higher northbound bandwidth.
Q3: What about stacking and ring protection?
A: VSU virtualization offers single-pane management and fast failover; ERPS provides sub-50 ms protection in ring topologies between buildings.
Q4: Is there a PoE aggregation option?
A: Yes, the NS-S5760C-48GT4XS-HP-X acts as a PoE Aggregation Switch with 4×10G uplinks; SKUs list 600 W and 1000 W AC PSU options size domains accordingly.
Q5: Can I upgrade to 40G/100G later?
A: Use the M5000X-4XS2CQ expansion module to add 2× QSFP28 (40/100G) plus 4× additional SFP+—a clean path to faster spines.
Conclusion
If you want Campus Switches that behave like premium Core Switches / Aggregation Switches yet ship as your product with your logo and your defaults, the NS-S5760C Switches are the straight path.
Choose NS-S5760C-24GT8XS-X or 24SFP/8GT8XS-X when you need eight 10G uplinks and heavy fan-in, NS-S5760C-48GT4XS-X or 48SFP4XS-X for high-density floors, and NS-S5760C-48GT4XS-HP-X when power and aggregation must live in one box.
With resilient hardware, SFP+ uplinks, deep L3, VSU/ERPS, and future-proof QSFP28 expansion, Network-Switch lets you scale without lock-in while every closet boots cleanly on day one.
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