Network Card NETGEAR AX742 24000 Mbit/s

The NETGEAR AX742 Stacking Kit provides 24Gbps stacking connectivity designed for use with compatible NETGEAR switches such as the GSM7328S and GSM7352S. Its modular design enables cost-effective Virtual Chassis Stacking via the rear I/O bays, while optional SFP+ (AX743) and 10GBase-T (AX745) modules support fiber or copper connections for longer distances without losing zero-touch stacking functionality.

Advantages

The AX742 delivers non-blocking, wire-speed performance and, when configured in a resilient ring topology, supports 48Gbps of stacking bandwidth. Its modular approach reduces upfront costs and increases deployment flexibility by allowing mixed use of rear-bay stacking and remote I/O modules.

Suitable for

• Creating a Virtual Chassis stack of GSM7328S or GSM7352S switches
• Environments requiring high-throughput inter-switch stacking (24Gbps per link, 48Gbps ring)
• Deployments where some switches are physically distant and require fiber or copper I/O modules (AX743/AX745)
• Networks needing non-blocking, wire-speed stacking performance

Key specifications

• Manufacturer: NETGEAR
• Model / MPN: AX742
• Stacking bandwidth: 24Gbps per stacking link (up to 48Gbps in ring topology)
• Compatibility: Rear I/O bays on GSM7328S and GSM7352S
• Optional remote I/O modules: AX743 (SFP+), AX745 (10GBase-T) for distant connections

How to use

Install the AX742 modules into the rear I/O bays of compatible NETGEAR switches and connect them to establish stacking links. For distant switches, install AX743 SFP+ or AX745 10GBase-T modules and use appropriate fiber or copper cabling to connect remote units while retaining the rear-bay stacking architecture. Configure the switches according to NETGEAR Virtual Chassis or stacking instructions to form a resilient ring or desired stack topology.

Usage recommendations

Use the AX742 when you require high-throughput, low-latency stacking between GSM7328S/GSM7352S switches. For mixed-distance deployments, pair AX742 with AX743 or AX745 modules and follow NETGEAR’s stacking documentation to ensure proper topology and redundancy.