Netgear
Netgear ProSAFE M4300 Series
The NETGEAR M4300 Series offers a versatile and stackable managed switch solution for enterprise edge and SMB aggregation needs. It delivers robust L2/L3/L4 and IPv4/IPv6 services, ensuring seamless integration and advanced capabilities. The M4300-28G model features 24 x 1Gb ports, 2 x 10GbBASE-T, and 2 x 10Gb SFP+ ports. It supports non-stop forwarding for high availability with hitless failover and includes license-free L3 routing. Ready for future networks, it is SDN and OpenFlow 1.3 enabled, providing a resilient and secure access layer.
$1278.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
600
/ 2286
#600 in Hubs & Switches
Price vs Category Average
-80%
Below average
Switching Capacity
960
/ Gbps
Who it's for
- Advanced L3 Feature Set
- Industry-Leading Warranty and Support
- Optimized for AV over IP
Who should skip it
- Steep Learning Curve for Management
- Limited High-End Enterprise Scalability
- Less Mature Cloud Management Ecosystem
Key Specs
Switching Capacity
960 Gbps
Max Forwarding Rate
714 Mpps
Port Configuration
24 x 1GbE, 2 x 10GBASE-T, 2 x 10G SFP+
Layer Support
Layer 2/3/4
MAC Address Table Size
16,000 entries
Form Factor
Rackmount
Mounting Type
Rack Mount
Management Types
Local Web UI, Command Line Interface (CLI), SNMP
Features
- Seamless stacking of 1G and 10G models
- Advanced High Availability with hitless failover
- License-free L3 routing capabilities
- SDN and OpenFlow 1.3 enabled
- Distributed link aggregation for load balancing
- Supports Per VLAN Spanning Tree protocols
- Robust security features
- Designed for hot/cold aisle compliance
What customers say
Network professionals highly value the Netgear M4300 Series for its exceptional reliability and robust feature set, including advanced routing and versatile high-speed connectivity. Customers consistently praise its solid build quality and dependable performance, especially in demanding environments like data centers and complex enterprise networks where scalability is key. While its powerful capabilities justify the investment, some users note that configuration presents a steeper learning curve for those new to the management interface. Overall, the series is recognized as a highly valued asset, delivering the sophisticated and dependable network backbone organizations require, making its specialized performance outweigh initial setup complexity for its target audience.
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