Product Overview
The NETGEAR M4300 Stackable Switch Series delivers L2/L3/L4 and IPv4/IPv6 cost-effective services for mid-enterprise edge with full PoE+ and SMB core deployments with unrivalled ease of use: 10 Gigabit models can seamlessly stack with 1 Gigabit models within the series, enabling spine and leaf line-rate stacking topologies. Non-stop forwarding (NSF) virtual chassis architectures provide advanced High Availability (HA) with hitless failover across the stack. Dual redundant, modular power supplies equipping full width models contribute to business continuity management. Layer 3 feature set includes static, dynamic and policy-based routing - as standard. Perfect for wireless access, unified communications and IP video, the NETGEAR M4300 Switch Series is also ready for the future, with Software-defined Network (SDN) and OpenFlow 1.3 enabled for your network.
Best-in-class stacking- M4300 is flexible enough for mixed stacking between 10 Gigabit and 1 Gigabit models, using any 10G port with any media type (RJ45, SFP+, DAC cables)
- High-availability is another key differentiator for stackable solutions: in case of a master switch failure, NSF and hitless failover ensure the standby switch takes over while forwarding plane continues to forward traffic on the operational stack members without any service interruption
- Two half-width M4300 switches can be paired in a single rack space for redundant Top of Rack installations with Auto-iSCSI prioritization
- 10 Gigabit ports are all independent and 1G backward compatible for progressive transition to 10G speeds
- Entire feature set including L2 switching (multi-tiered access control) and L3 routing (static, RIP, OSPF, VRRP, PIM, PBR) is available without license
- DHCP/BootP innovative auto-installation including firmware and configuration file upload automation
- Line-rate spine and leaf stacking topologies offer multiple possibilities in server rooms, in branch collapsed cores or at the edge of growing networks
- Even if an organization is not ready for SDN, OpenFlow support offers future-ready design for maximum investment protection
- With successive tiering, the Authentication Manager allows for authentication methods per port for a tiered authentication based on configured time-outs
- With BYOD, tiered Dot1x -> MAB -> Captive Portal authentication is powerful and simple to implement with strict policies
- Industry standard command line interface (CLI), functional NETGEAR web interface (GUI), SNMP, sFlow and RSPAN
- Single-pane-of-glass NMS300 management platform with centralized firmware updates and mass-configuration support
- NETGEAR M4300 series is covered under NETGEAR ProSafe Lifetime Hardware Warranty
- 90 days of Technical Support via phone and email, Lifetime Technical Support through online chat and Lifetime Next Business Day hardware replacement
Main Features
- Layer 3 Switch provides reliable, efficient connectivity to ensure maximum feasibility
- Provides efficient communication with other layer 3 switch in the stack to ensure maximum productivity
- Features 26 networking ports to establish large network
- Built-in power supply to ensure all components are being supplied with accurate voltage
- Can work as layer 3 routing for scalable network design
- Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation
- Management capability allows maximum efficiency and with unrestricted control
- Optimize the performance of business networks with 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
- Optical Fiber media support ensures maximum convenience and great usability
Specifications
Key Specs
Inputs/Outputs
24x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ (30 W, 802.3at)
2x RJ45 10 GbE
2x SFP+ 10 GbE
1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
1x RJ45 RS-232 (Console)
1x Mini-USB LAN
1x USB-A
Stackable No
Switching Bandwidth 128 Gb/s (Non-Blocking)
PoE Power Budget 630 W
Stackable No
Protocols
Layer Services Supported Layer 2, Layer 3, Layer 4
Supported Protocols
Auto-VoIP
DHCP Server
IGMP Snooping
IPv4
IPv6
Link Aggregation
RADIUS
MAC Address Table Size 16K
Security
Security Features
DHCP Snooping
DoS Attack Prevention
RADIUS Authentication
Storm Control
Performance
Latency 1.2 to 3.7 µs
Forwarding Rate 95.2 Mpps
Switching Bandwidth 128 Gb/s (Non-Blocking)
Packet Buffer 16 Mb
Computer
Flash Memory 256 MB
CPU Single-Core: Up to 800 MHz
Memory 1 GB
Electrical
PoE per Port 30 W
PoE Power Budget 630 W
Power Draw 833.2 W (Max)
Input Power 110 to 220 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Supply Type Internal
Environmental
Noise Level 39.8 dB
General
Certifications No
Cooling System Fan
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) 1.2 Million Hours
Indicator Lights Yes
Rack Mountable Yes 1 RU
Dimensions 17.3 x 12.2 x 1.7" / 44 x 31 x 4.4 cm
Weight 11.5 lb / 5.2 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight 15.77 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 22.4 x 16.8 x 3.9"
