NETGEAR M4300-96X AV Line Managed Switch

• Modular design supporting up to 96 ports of 10G, 40G, or 100G
• Fully AV-over-IP optimized with support for Dante, NVX, and Q-SYS
• Hot-swappable line cards for flexible port configurations
• Zero-touch multicast with IGMP Plus for AV deployments
• Ultra-low latency and non-blocking architecture
• Advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 switching and routing features
• Redundant power supplies and fans for high reliability
• Web-based and command-line management interface

The NETGEAR M4300-96X offers a highly flexible, modular design, allowing users to configure up to 96 ports with 10G, 40G, or 100G modules. This makes it ideal for AV-over-IP installations that require customizable port setups to meet specific network demands. Whether used in corporate AV networks, live event production, or large venues, the switch can be tailored to deliver the exact port configuration needed to handle video and audio signal transmission at any scale.

Part of NETGEAR’s AV Line, the M4300-96X is optimized for AV-over-IP workflows, ensuring compatibility with leading AV protocols like Dante, Crestron NVX, Q-SYS, and others. This switch is purpose-built for professional AV environments, delivering the low-latency performance and high-bandwidth capacity required to handle uncompressed 4K/8K video streams, multi-channel audio, and other demanding AV traffic in real time.

One of the key features of the M4300-96X is its IGMP Plus technology, which provides automatic multicast routing for AV-over-IP traffic without complex configuration. This zero-touch multicast capability simplifies setup and deployment, making it easier for AV integrators to install large AV networks. By streamlining multicast management, IGMP Plus helps ensure that video and audio streams are routed efficiently, reducing latency and preventing packet loss.

The M4300-96X delivers ultra-low latency and line-rate performance across all ports, ensuring smooth, real-time AV signal transmission without packet loss. Its non-blocking architecture ensures that all ports operate at full capacity, even in bandwidth-intensive scenarios such as distributing high-definition video streams or managing multiple audio channels across a large network. This makes the switch ideal for live event productions, broadcast facilities, and corporate environments where timing and performance are critical.

The switch supports hot-swappable line cards, allowing users to easily expand or reconfigure their port setup as network requirements evolve. This modular approach allows for seamless scaling, enabling the M4300-96X to adapt to future needs, whether upgrading from 10G to 40G/100G ports or expanding the number of available connections. This level of flexibility ensures the switch can meet the growing demands of AV-over-IP systems in large venues and complex networks.

The M4300-96X provides comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing features, allowing users to create VLANs, manage Quality of Service (QoS), and configure static or dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP. This ensures that AV traffic is managed efficiently, with critical streams receiving the necessary bandwidth and low-latency performance required for real-time AV applications.

Designed for mission-critical environments, the switch features hot-swappable, redundant power supplies and fans, ensuring that it remains operational even during component failure. This redundancy is crucial for live productions, large-scale events, or broadcast facilities where uninterrupted AV signal flow is essential. The M4300-96X’s robust design provides the reliability and uptime needed in high-pressure AV environments.

To simplify management, the NETGEAR M4300-96X includes a user-friendly web-based interface, allowing AV integrators and network administrators to configure and monitor the switch remotely. For advanced users, the command-line interface (CLI) offers granular control over network settings and configurations. This flexibility ensures that the switch can be easily managed by both AV professionals and IT teams, regardless of the complexity of the deployment.

As AV-over-IP networks continue to scale in size and complexity, the M4300-96X provides the flexibility to grow with them. Its modular design allows users to upgrade the switch to accommodate increasing network demands, making it a future-proof investment for organizations looking to expand their AV infrastructures. Whether upgrading to higher-bandwidth connections or adding more ports, the switch is built to support the evolving needs of modern AV installations.

The NETGEAR M4300-96X is ideal for large-scale AV deployments in environments such as stadiums, convention centers, corporate campuses, and broadcast facilities. Its modular flexibility, combined with high-speed connectivity and AV-optimized features, makes it the perfect choice for AV integrators and professionals seeking to build or expand robust AV-over-IP networks. With support for a wide range of AV protocols and scalable port configurations, it is designed to handle the most demanding AV applications.

Modular Design:

• 96-port modular switch with 8 slots
• Supports up to 96 x 10G or 24 x 40G ports using different I/O modules
• 8 x I/O module slots for flexibility in port configurations
• Hot-swappable I/O modules (compatible with 10G, 40G, and 100G ports)

Supported Modules:

• 12-port 10GBASE-T RJ45 module
• 12-port 10GBASE-X SFP+ module
• 6-port 40GBASE-X QSFP+ module
• 2-port 100GBASE-X QSFP28 module

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 2.56 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 1.9 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Latency: < 1 microsecond for 10G and 40G Ethernet
• Packet Buffer Memory: 16 MB
• MAC Address Table: 128K entries
• Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 12K packet size

Layer Support:

• Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 switching and routing capabilities
• Full Layer 3 IP routing (static routing, dynamic routing with RIP, OSPF, BGP)
• Multicast Routing: PIM-SM, PIM-DM, IGMP v1, v2, v3, MLD
• VLAN Support: Up to 4,000 VLANs (802.1Q)
• 802.1x port access control
• Link Aggregation (LACP) for bundling multiple links

Audio Video Features:

• Optimized for AV-over-IP applications, including support for SDVoE, Dante, AES67, and AVB
• IGMP Snooping and Querier for multicast traffic optimization
• QoS with DiffServ and Access Control Lists (ACLs) for prioritization of AV traffic
• Zero-touch provisioning and automation for AV-over-IP systems

Management:

• Web-based graphical user interface (GUI)
• Command Line Interface (CLI) via SSH, Telnet
• SNMP v1, v2c, v3
• NETGEAR Insight management support
• LLDP, LLDP-MED for device discovery and network topology mapping

Security:

• Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• 802.1x port-based authentication
• DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), IP Source Guard
• Secure Shell (SSH) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) for secure management access

Cooling and Environmental:

• Hot-swappable fan trays and power supplies
• Dual redundant, replaceable power supplies
• Cooling: Front-to-back airflow
• Acoustic Noise: 41 dBA at 25°C (77°F)

Power Supply:

• 2 x Hot-swappable Power Supply Units (PSUs) (Primary + Redundant)
• Power Consumption: Max 600W

Dimensions:

• Width: 17.32 inches (440 mm)
• Depth: 20.08 inches (510 mm)
• Height: 3.47 inches (88.1 mm) (2RU)

Weight:

• 21.61 lbs (9.8 kg) (fully loaded with modules)

Operating Temperature:

• 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)

Storage Temperature:

• -4° to 158°F (-20° to 70°C)

Relative Humidity:

• 10% to 90% non-condensing