Netgear M4300-16X (XSM4316PB) - 16-Port Stackable Managed Switch 10G Multi-Gig PoE+ (500W)
The Netgear M4300-16X (Model XSM4316PB-100NES) redefines connectivity at the intelligent network edge, delivering unprecedented power and speed for growing businesses and professional AV environments. This Layer 3 managed switch is designed to eliminate bottlenecks in modern infrastructures, providing 16 10 Gigabit Ethernet over copper (10GBASE-T) ports with Multi-Gig capability, enabling flexible speeds of 100M, 1G, 2.5G, 5G, and 10G depending on the connected device.
What truly sets this unit apart is its robust power capacity. Equipped with an APS600W modular power supply, the switch offers a PoE+ budget of 500W , allowing it to power high-consumption devices such as WiFi 6 access points, 4K IP surveillance cameras, and AV-over-IP endpoints directly through the network cable, simplifying installation and reducing electrical wiring.
In addition to its raw power, the M4300-16X is a pioneer in installation flexibility. Its half-width form factor allows two switches to be mounted in a single rack unit (1U), facilitating the creation of active-active top-of-rack redundant configurations without taking up extra space. With its SDVoE Ready certification, it is the preferred choice for professional audio and video installations, offering zero-touch multicast setup that ensures seamless video transmission without the need for complex manual configurations.
Main features
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10G Multi-Gigabit Connectivity: 16 RJ45 ports that automatically negotiate the highest possible speed (up to 10 Gbps), compatible with Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6A cabling.
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Massive PoE+ Power: PoE+ (802.3at) support on all ports with up to 30W per port and a total budget of 500W, ideal for high-density deployments.
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Advanced Layer 3 Management: Full set of static, dynamic (RIP, OSPF, VRRP) and multicast (PIM) routing features without additional licenses.
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Virtual Stacking: Virtual chassis technology that allows stacking multiple switches (even mixing 1G and 10G models of the M4300 series) managing them as a single logical entity with non-interruptible failover (NSF).
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Modular Design: Interchangeable modular power supply that allows for easy scalability or replacement.
Benefits for your infrastructure
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Future Ready: Compatibility with speeds up to 10 Gbps ensures your network won't become obsolete with the arrival of faster servers or new WiFi standards.
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AV-over-IP Optimization: Eliminates the complexity of configuring networks for video. When connecting SDVoE devices, the switch automatically configures the necessary VLANs and IGMP Snooping.
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High Availability: Thanks to stacking with Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF), if the master switch fails, the secondary switch instantly takes control without stopping network traffic, ensuring business continuity.
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Space Saving: Its compact design allows you to double the port density or add redundancy in the same rack space that a traditional switch would occupy.
Use cases
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Pro Audiovisual Installations (AV): Network core for video over IP matrices, conference rooms and digital signage thanks to its SDVoE certification.
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Network Core for SMEs: Acts as a powerful "Core" for small and medium-sized businesses, connecting servers and NAS storage to 10G.
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WiFi 6 Deployment and Security: High-speed power and connection for the latest generation of wireless access points and PTZ cameras that require more than 1Gbps and PoE+.
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Server Virtualization: Ideal for environments that require high bandwidth for virtual machine movement and fast storage access.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the switch compatible with older network cables?
Yes, the Multi-Gigabit ports are backward compatible. They will operate at 1G or even 100M if the cabling or device does not support higher speeds, although Cat6A is recommended for 10G.
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Do I need to purchase a license to use Layer 3 features?
No, the M4300 series includes all enterprise-level Layer 3 (L3) functionalities right out of the box with no additional license costs.
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Can two units be mounted in a single rack space?
Yes, the "Half-Width" format is specifically designed to allow the installation of two units side-by-side in 1U using the included or separately available mounting kit.
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What does SDVoE Ready mean?
This means the switch comes pre-configured to handle high-bandwidth multicast video traffic, avoiding pixelation or latency common in networks not optimized for AV.
Project description
Stackable Layer 3 (L3) managed switch in a 1U half-width form factor. It features 16 multi-Gigabit RJ45 ports (100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10GBASE-T) with PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) support on all ports and a total power budget of 500W via the included APS600W modular power supply. It offers a 320 Gbps backplane, support for Spine and Leaf topologies, and mixed stacking with Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF). It includes a full suite of IPv4/IPv6 routing features (Static, RIP, OSPF, VRRP, PIM) and Zero Touch optimization for SDVoE and AV-over-IP deployments.
