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Netgear M4300-8X8F 16 Port Switch
The NETGEAR M4300-8X8F is a half-width, stackable switch engineered for server aggregation and core SMB applications. It delivers robust connectivity with 8 ports of 10GBASE-T and 8 ports of 10GBASE-X SFP+. All 16 ports support 10G speeds and are backward compatible with 1G for flexible upgrades. Featuring a 320Gbps non-blocking fabric, this switch provides rich Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 services, including support for IPv4/IPv6, virtualization, and Auto-iSCSI prioritization. It is designed for rack mounting and supports Layer 3 management.
$825.00
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Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
1410
/ 2256
#1410 in Hubs & Switches
Price vs Category Average
-87%
Below average
Switching Capacity
320
/ Gbps
Who it's for
- Versatile 10G Connectivity
- Advanced Layer 3 Functionality
- AV-over-IP Optimization
Who should skip it
- High Initial Cost
- Management Complexity
- Power Consumption and Noise
Key Specs
Switching Capacity
320 Gbps
Port Configuration
8x 10GBASE-T (Copper) and 8x 1G/10G SFP+ (Fiber)
Management Interface
CLI
Supported Layers
L2/L3/L4
Form Factor
Half-Width, Rack-Mountable
Stacking Support
Yes
Supported Protocols
IPv4, IPv6
Included Console Ports
RJ45
Features
- Provides 8 copper and 8 fiber 10G ports
- Backward compatible for smooth 1G to 10G transition
- Delivers rich L2/L3/L4 and IPv4/IPv6 services
- Optimized for virtualization and storage interconnects
- Stackable design for flexible scaling
- Features a high-capacity 320Gbps non-blocking fabric
- Supports Layer 3 management via CLI
- Half-width form factor for dense deployments
What customers say
Users highly value the Netgear M4300-8X8F for its robust performance and exceptional flexibility, particularly the mix of copper and fiber 10 Gigabit ports. The enterprise-grade build quality ensures perceived reliability for demanding data center and storage applications. However, a significant theme is the steep learning curve associated with its advanced feature set. While experienced administrators appreciate the comprehensive management options, less experienced users find the initial configuration and ProSAFE interface challenging. Despite this complexity, once configured, satisfaction is high due to sustained, powerful network stability, validating the investment for those needing deep control.
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