&lt;b&gt;Unlock your Network Potential with 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit 5-Speed Networking Switches &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Revolutionary 5-speed 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit technology built in the NETGEAR multi-speed switches allows your devices to speed past the Gigabit barrier.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With the growth of virtualization flash Storage 4K videos  video streaming and IP surveillance SMB networks need to extend beyond 1 Gigabit barrier. The 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus series from NETGEAR presents the right solution for this requirement; delivering unprecedented 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit bandwith at an affordable cost. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Each port automatically detects which speed is needed by the connected device and provides the adequate speed. As opposed to regular 10-Gigabit switches that will only provide 1-Gigabit connectivity to any device that require less than 10-Gigabit the XS512EM and XS724EM gives the exact speed required no downgrade. Also the new NETGEAR Multi-speed switch ports can be connected with regular Cat5E Ethernet cables without the need to upgrade to Cat6/Cat6A wiring therefore reducing wiring costs and hassle