Netgear
NETGEAR M4300-24X Stackable Managed Switch
Best high-speed switch for growing businesses needing reliable, scalable network infrastructure.
Elevate your network with the NETGEAR M4300-24X, a high-performance stackable managed switch built for demanding environments. Featuring 24x 10GbE copper ports and 4x shared SFP+ ports, it offers robust connectivity for data centers and AV-over-IP applications. Its stackable architecture simplifies expansion and management, allowing multiple units to operate as a single logical switch. With advanced Layer 3 routing, comprehensive security, and SDN support, this switch provides reliable, scalable, and future-proof networking solutions for businesses requiring high bandwidth and advanced control.
$3269.99
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Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
310
/ 2256
#310 in Hubs & Switches
Price vs Category Average
-49%
Below average
Total Ports
24
Who it's for
- IT managers needing massive bandwidth for data centers
- Network engineers building complex, segmented enterprise infrastructures
- System administrators scaling networks with simplified management
Who should skip it
- Small businesses operating on limited hardware budgets
- Novice users lacking advanced networking protocol expertise
- Offices without dedicated server room cooling or power
Performance breakdown
Network Throughput
Twenty-four 10GbE ports deliver massive bandwidth for data-heavy enterprise environments.
Stacking Flexibility
Seamlessly combine up to eight units for scalable, high-density network growth.
Management Versatility
Industry-standard CLI and web interfaces provide deep control for professional administrators.
Resiliency and Uptime
Hitless failover and redundant power options ensure critical services stay online.
AV over IP
IGMP Plus simplifies complex multicast configurations for modern media streaming setups.
Feature Accessibility
Full L3 routing capabilities included without the burden of additional licensing.
Key Specs
Total Ports
24
Number of Ports
24
Port Type
RJ-45 Ethernet, SFP+
Data Transfer Rate
10 Gbps
Managed Type
Fully Managed
Mounting Type
Rack Mount
Ethernet Standard
10 Gigabit Ethernet
Form Factor
Standard
Features
- Stackable architecture for easy network expansion
- 24x 10 Gigabit Ethernet copper ports
- 4x Shared SFP+ ports for flexible uplinks
- Advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities
- SDN and OpenFlow 1.3 support
- Secure tiered authentication methods
- Non-stop forwarding and hitless failover
- Low acoustics for quiet operation
What customers say
Customers highly value the NETGEAR M4300-24X for its exceptional performance and enterprise features at a competitive price. The inclusion of 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports and reliable stacking functionality are major strengths, offering excellent scalability and future proofing for growing networks. Users appreciate the robust hardware and the confidence provided by the lifetime hardware warranty. The primary drawback centers on the management experience. While the switch offers deep Layer 3 capabilities, the web interface is frequently noted as complex and unintuitive, creating a steep initial learning curve. Despite software setup frustrations, this switch delivers superior speed and density, making it a powerhouse offering outstanding value for demanding environments.
Know before you buy
Yes, the M4300-24X features 24 copper 10GBASE-T ports and 4 shared SFP+ ports, allowing you to utilize both media types simultaneously for versatile network integration.
Stacking allows you to connect multiple M4300 switches together and manage them as a single logical unit. This simplifies configuration and provides high availability with hitless failover, ensuring your network stays online even if one unit requires maintenance.
Absolutely. The M4300-24X is specifically designed to handle the high-bandwidth requirements of Pro AV-over-IP, offering the low latency and traffic management necessary for reliable video and audio distribution.
No, the M4300-24X includes a full suite of Layer 2 and Layer 3 features out of the box without the need for extra software licenses.
The switch features a half-width form factor, meaning it occupies only half the width of a standard 1U rack space. This allows you to mount two M4300 units side-by-side in a single 1U rack space for efficient density.
The M4300-24X offers a robust 480 Gbps switching capacity, which is more than sufficient to handle high-traffic environments and demanding data-intensive applications.
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