Netgear
Netgear XSM4316PA Ethernet Switch
The Netgear XSM4316PB is a 1U rack-mountable L3 managed Ethernet switch designed for demanding mid-enterprise and SMB core networks. It offers 16 ports with speeds up to 10GbE and a 500W PoE budget. This switch supports flexible mixed stacking across 1G, 10G, and 40G models, ensuring nonstop forwarding and redundancy. It includes advanced Layer 3 routing features like OSPF and PIM without extra licenses and is SDVoE-ready for AV-over-IP deployments, making it ideal for server aggregation and unified communications.
$2399.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
1289
/ 2256
#1289 in Hubs & Switches
Price vs Category Average
-63%
Below average
Total Number of Network Ports
16
Who it's for
- High-Power PoE++ Budget
- Multi-Gigabit Flexibility
- Advanced Layer 3 Management
Who should skip it
- Premium Price Point
- Active Cooling Noise
- Configuration Complexity
Key Specs
Total Number of Network Ports
16
Port Speeds
100Mb, 1Gb, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, 10Gb
PoE Budget
500 W
Power Consumption
610 W
Layer Supported
3
Form Factor
Rack-mountable (1U)
Media Type Supported
Twisted Pair
Warranty
Lifetime
Features
- Advanced Layer 2, 3, and 4 features included
- Zero Touch AV-over-IP ready (SDVoE)
- Supports mixed 1G, 10G, and 40G stacking
- Hitless failover redundancy for network uptime
- Cost-effective 1G access layer capability
- Low acoustics for quiet rack mounting
- Policy-based routing included
- 500W Power over Ethernet budget
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Netgear XSM4316PA for its exceptional hardware quality and robust performance, making it a reliable choice for growing networks. The substantial PoE+ budget easily powers modern devices like Wi-Fi 6 access points, and the 10 Gigabit uplinks ensure future-ready, high-speed connectivity. Administrators value the enterprise-grade Layer 3 routing and stacking features. The main drawback is the management interface; while powerful, the ProSAFE operating system is often described as non-intuitive, demanding a steep learning curve for initial setup. Despite this software complexity, the switch offers outstanding value once configured, delivering stability and advanced functionality typically reserved for more expensive solutions.
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