ZyXEL Communications MGS-3712F Merkblatt

The ZyXEL MGS-3712 and MGS-3712F L2 Gigabit Ethernet switches offer Layer 2 switching capability in 

a smart enclosure. With non-blocking 24 Gbps switching fabric, the MGS-3712 and MGS-3712F feature 

8 GbE copper ports (8 port GbE SFP on MGS-3712F) and 4 dual-personality GbE (GbE SFP + 

1000BASE-T) ports.

As a well-known technology for decades, Ethernet interfaces are much less expensive than SDH or PDH 

interfaces of the same bandwidth. Ethernet also supports high bandwidths with fine granularity which 

is not available on traditional SDH connections.

Another distinct advantage of an Ethernet-based access network is the easy connectivity to the 

customer network, thanks to its prevalent use on corporate and, more recently, residential networks. 

Bringing Ethernet to the Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) discovers many advantages to both service 

providers as well as corporate and residential customers.

The ZyXEL MGS-3712 and MGS-3712F also come with advanced L2/L3/L4 features, high-performance 

hardware platform, robust security, Quality of Service (QoS) and management features to deliver 

intelligent connectivity to essential business applications. Incorporating new features such as VLAN 

Stacking (also known as VLAN Tunneling) and VLAN Translation, it is possible to isolate the customer 

traffics from each other or the internal core network signaling traffic.

On MGS-3712 and MGS-3712F, the “Front Access” outdoor cabinet design for easy wiring and 

maintenance has been added to meet Metro Ethernet demands; and flexible power source choices like 

AC/DC dual-input also relieves customer of outlet constraints. In addition, the PWM control fan module 

not only reduces the noise, but also extends MTBF and improves reliability. External alarm 

input/output block connects mechanical cabinet parts to the management network, while the 

operation temperature and high humidity protection allows the network to spread more extensively.

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12/4 Auto MDI/MDI-X  

 

 

  100/1000 Mbps Ports Compliant  
   with IEEE 802.3u/x/ad on
 MGS-3712

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4/12 1000 Mbps SFP Open Slot    

  Compliant with IEEE 802.3x/ab    
 on 

MGS-3712F

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16K Layer 2 MAC Address Table

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Supports 1 MB On-chip Packet    

 Buffer

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Authentication and Accounting   

 by 

RADIUS/TACACS+

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Overheat Detection

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IEEE 802.3ah OAM