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Netgear M4300 48x1G Stackable Managed Switch with 2x10GBASE-T and 2xSFP+
The NETGEAR M4300-28G-PoE+ switch is a powerful Layer 3 device designed for network cores or access layers. It offers twenty-four PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet ports, two 10GBASE-T copper uplinks, and two SFP+ fiber uplinks. With a 480W PoE budget, expandable to 720W, it supports advanced stacking with hitless failover for high uptime. This switch is SDN/OpenFlow ready and includes robust L2/L3 routing capabilities, making it a versatile solution for demanding network environments.
$1839.99
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Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
597
/ 2256
#597 in Hubs & Switches
Price vs Category Average
-72%
Below average
Switching Capacity
128
/ Gbps
Who it's for
- Hybrid 10G Uplinks and High Port Density
- Advanced Layer 3 Management and Stacking
- Optimized for AV-over-IP Deployments
Who should skip it
- High Cost and Configuration Complexity
- Significant Heat and Fan Noise
- Interface and Enterprise Support Limitations
Key Specs
Switching Capacity
128 Gbps
Total Ports
26 (24x 1G Copper, 2x 10G SFP+, 2x 10GBASE-T)
PoE Budget
480W (Expandable to 720W)
PoE Standard Supported
802.3at
Form Factor
1RU Rackmount
Management Interfaces
CLI, Web UI
Layer Supported
Layer 3
Redundant Power Supply Supported
Yes
Features
- 24 PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet ports
- 2x 10GBASE-T and 2x SFP+ uplinks
- 480W PoE budget, expandable
- Stackable with hitless failover
- SDN and OpenFlow ready
- Layer 3 dynamic routing
- Auto-discovery for VoIP and iSCSI
- Managed via CLI or Web UI
What customers say
Customers highly value the Netgear M4300-48G for delivering powerful, enterprise-grade Layer 3 features at a cost effective price point. Its core strengths are exceptional hardware reliability and robust performance, making it a dependable backbone for demanding networks needing dense Gigabit access and flexible 10G uplinks. IT professionals appreciate the high throughput and the long term hardware warranty. The primary drawback noted is the management interface; both the web GUI and CLI present a significant learning curve. Configuring advanced settings requires considerable technical skill, which can cause initial deployment friction. Overall, users prioritize its raw capability and long term dependability over simple initial setup.
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