Netgear
Netgear ProSafe M4300 24G Managed Switch
Best scalable switch for growing mid-sized business network infrastructures.
The NETGEAR M4300 Stackable Switch Series provides cost-effective L2/L3/L4 and IPv4/IPv6 services, ideal for mid-enterprise edge or SMB core deployments. It allows seamless stacking of 10Gb and 1Gb models for flexible network designs and ensures advanced High Availability through non-stop forwarding virtual chassis architecture with hitless failover. The switch includes standard Layer 3 routing capabilities and is future-ready with SDN and OpenFlow 1.3 support, making it perfect for unified communications and IP video applications.
$3699.99
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Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
314
/ 2361
#314 in Hubs & Switches
Price vs Category Average
-39%
Below average
Total Ports
2824104
/ ( x GBASE-T copper, x shared SFP+)
Who it's for
- IT managers scaling enterprise networks with high availability requirements
- Network engineers designing complex, segmented traffic environments
- AV integrators deploying professional audio and video streaming solutions
Who should skip it
- Novice administrators lacking experience with enterprise-grade command-line interfaces
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking basic switching functionality at lower costs
- Office managers requiring quiet equipment for open-plan workspaces
Performance breakdown
Switching Capacity
Massive 480 Gbps throughput handles heavy enterprise traffic with ease.
Network Redundancy
Hitless failover ensures your critical network operations never skip a beat.
Stacking Flexibility
Seamlessly mix 1G and 10G models to scale your infrastructure effortlessly.
Management Versatility
REST API and CLI support offer robust control for modern administrators.
Routing Intelligence
Advanced Layer 3 features provide sophisticated traffic management for complex networks.
Deployment Versatility
Compact half-width design fits perfectly in space-constrained rack or desktop environments.
Key Specs
Total Ports
28 (24 x 10GBASE-T copper, 4 x shared SFP+)
Switching Capacity
480 Gbps
Management Interfaces
CLI, REST API
Network Layer Support
Layer 3
IPv6 Support
Yes
Form Factor
Half-width, desktop/rack-mountable
Redundancy
Redundant power supply support
L3 Features
Static routing, Dynamic routing, Policy-based routing
Know before you buy
Yes, the M4300 series is specifically designed to allow seamless stacking between 1G and 10G models, providing significant flexibility for your network architecture.
No, this specific model does not support Power over Ethernet. You will need a separate power source for connected devices like IP cameras or wireless access points.
The switch supports hitless failover through a non-stop forwarding virtual chassis architecture. Additionally, it features support for a redundant power supply to ensure continuous operation.
Yes, with a 480 Gbps switching capacity and non-blocking fabric performance, this switch is well-suited for demanding tasks like unified communications and IP video streaming.
Yes, it includes standard Layer 3 routing capabilities, including static, dynamic, and policy-based routing, making it an effective choice for SMB core or mid-enterprise edge deployments.
Yes, the switch supports REST API and CLI management, and it is ready for Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and OpenFlow 1.3, allowing for modern, programmable network control.
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