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Key Features:
- 24 x Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-density AV device connections
- 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed aggregation or long-distance fiber connections
- Non-blocking architecture for full-speed data transmission
- IGMP Snooping and Multicast routing optimized for AV-over-IP traffic
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching for advanced network control and scalability
- Low latency and jitter for real-time AV applications
- Pre-configured AV profiles for simplified deployment
- Quiet operation for noise-sensitive environments
- Modular and stackable design for network expansion and scalability
High-Density Gigabit Connectivity with 10G Uplinks
The NETGEAR M4350-24G4XF AV Line Managed Switch features 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, delivering high-density connectivity to a wide range of AV devices such as media servers, AV encoders, and displays. The 4 10G SFP+ uplink ports allow for high-speed aggregation or long-distance fiber connections, ensuring that your AV-over-IP network runs smoothly and efficiently. This combination of Gigabit and 10G uplinks makes it ideal for medium to large-scale AV installations, providing the necessary bandwidth for demanding applications.
Optimized for AV-over-IP Performance
Designed for AV professionals, the M4350-24G4XF is optimized for handling multicast traffic, ensuring smooth distribution of audio and video streams across the network. With features like IGMP Snooping and Multicast routing, the switch efficiently manages AV streams, preventing network congestion and ensuring that multiple devices can receive high-quality, synchronized media streams. Its non-blocking architecture guarantees full-speed data transmission, making it perfect for real-time AV environments such as live event production, digital signage, and broadcast studios.
Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching
The M4350-24G4XF supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking features, offering flexibility for network configuration and scalability. Layer 2 features like VLANs and Quality of Service (QoS) enable traffic prioritization, ensuring that AV streams are given the necessary bandwidth for uninterrupted performance. Layer 3 functionalities, including dynamic routing protocols like OSPF, RIP, and VRRP, provide advanced traffic management and redundancy, ensuring efficient routing and high availability for larger AV networks.
Low Latency and Quiet Operation
Low latency is essential for real-time AV applications, and the M4350-24G4XF is designed to minimize latency and jitter, ensuring that audio and video streams remain synchronized without delays. This makes it ideal for time-sensitive AV applications such as live broadcasts, interactive displays, and video conferencing. Additionally, the switch operates quietly, making it suitable for noise-sensitive environments like recording studios, control centers, and conference rooms.
Pre-Configured AV Profiles for Simplified Deployment
The M4350-24G4XF simplifies AV-over-IP network setup with pre-configured AV profiles. These profiles are designed to optimize the switch for different AV applications, reducing the need for manual configuration. This feature ensures a faster, more efficient deployment process, allowing AV professionals to focus on their projects without getting bogged down in complex setup procedures.
Modular and Stackable for Network Growth
As part of the modular M4350 series, the M4350-24G4XF is stackable, allowing multiple switches to be combined into a single, cohesive network with centralized management. This stacking capability increases port density while simplifying network administration, making it easy to expand the network as your AV system grows. The modular design ensures the switch is a future-proof solution that can evolve with the increasing demands of AV infrastructures.
Ideal Use Cases
The NETGEAR M4350-24G4XF is ideal for AV-over-IP applications in environments that require a balance of high-density Gigabit connectivity and 10G uplink support. It is perfect for use in corporate AV systems, live event production, digital signage, education, and broadcast environments. Its combination of Gigabit ports, high-speed uplinks, low-latency performance, and AV-optimized features make it a reliable and scalable solution for professional AV installations.