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NETGEAR APM408F 8-Port 1G/10GBASE-X SFP+ Card | Enterprise, Rack Mount
Netgear
MPN: APM408F-10000S
$574.55$782.05
MAP: $539.99
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Key Features
- 8 x 1G/10GBASE-X SFP+ ports
- Supports 1 Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Modular expansion card for compatible NETGEAR switches
- SFP+ optical uplink interface
- High-density port scaling
- Chassis-based network expansion
- Enterprise switching accessory
- Expand switch capacity with eight 1G/10GBASE-X SFP+ ports
Expand switching capacity without replacing the platform. The NETGEAR APM408F adds eight 1G/10GBASE-X SFP+ ports, giving network teams a clean way to increase optical uplink density while preserving the investment in the existing chassis.
This kind of modular expansion matters in environments where port counts, fiber management, and upgrade timing all affect operational cost. By supporting both 1 GbE and 10 GbE SFP+ connectivity, the card gives architects room to stage migrations, mix link speeds where needed, and keep the network aligned with current demand instead of overbuying for future capacity.
For procurement teams, the value is straightforward: extend the life of the switch platform, add high-speed optical ports only where they are needed, and keep the network design consistent. For infrastructure teams, it means fewer disruptive changes and a cleaner path to higher-density uplinks.
Ideal For
- Adding optical uplinks to a modular NETGEAR switch
- Scaling aggregation capacity in a growing campus network
- Supporting staged migration from 1 GbE to 10 GbE
- Increasing fiber port density in a rack-mounted switching environment
Why This Product
- 1Eight-port expansion instead of fixed low-port-count uplink options
- 2Supports both 1 GbE and 10 GbE for migration flexibility
- 3Modular card design preserves the existing switch investment
- 4Better fit for dense optical uplink growth than standalone adapters
