NETGEAR M4500-48XF8C Managed L2/L3/L4 1U Black

The NETGEAR M4500-48XF8C is a managed L2/L3/L4 Ethernet switch with 48 ports and a switching capacity of 4000 Gbit/s, designed for rack mounting in a 1U chassis. It provides a 32,000-entry MAC address table, a USB 2.0 port and an RJ-45 console port for local management. The switch supports 10G connectivity and adheres to IEEE 802.1AX and IEEE 802.3ad networking standards, making it suitable for demanding network environments and AV over IP deployments that require high throughput and multicast handling.

Advantages

The M4500-48XF8C combines high port density with layer 2/3/4 management features, allowing granular traffic control, QoS and multicast optimization. Its large switching capacity and extensive MAC table support scale for larger deployments without frequent table overflows. Rack-mount 1U form factor and standard management interfaces simplify integration into existing network cabinets. Support for IGMP techniques and SDVoE-friendly multicast handling reduces the need for complex Layer-3 PIM routing in AV-over-IP installations.

Suitable for

• Enterprise and campus access or aggregation layer with high-density 10G requirements
• AV over IP systems and SDVoE deployments requiring efficient multicast distribution
• Data closets and server rooms where rack-mounted 1U switches are needed
• Environments needing advanced L2/L3/L4 traffic management and QoS

Key specifications

• Ports: 48 ports with 10G support for high-bandwidth connections
• Switching capacity: 4000 Gbit/s for large throughput headroom
• MAC address table size: 32,000 entries to accommodate many endpoints
• Management interfaces: USB 2.0 port and RJ-45 console port for local configuration
• Supported protocols: IEEE 802.1AX and IEEE 802.3ad link aggregation standards
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable chassis suitable for standard racks
• Color and build: black metal chassis designed for network installations
• Weight: approximately 9.73 kg

How to use

Install the switch in a standard 19-inch rack using the included mounting brackets and secure power and network cabling according to site practices. Access the management interface via the console port, USB or the switch’s network management address to perform initial configuration: set up VLANs, link aggregation, QoS policies and IGMP settings appropriate for your topology. For AV over IP systems, enable IGMP optimization or IGMP Plus features and configure multicast VLANs and IGMP snooping to ensure efficient stream delivery. Monitor MAC table usage and port statistics through the management interface to verify performance and adjust configurations as the network grows.

Recommendations

For AV over IP and SDVoE installations, plan link aggregation and multicast domain boundaries to avoid unnecessary Layer-3 multicast routing. Use VLAN segmentation and QoS to prioritise real-time AV traffic, and monitor IGMP group membership to ensure switches maintain efficient forwarding. Ensure firmware is kept up to date and validate cooling and power redundancy in rack environments to maintain continuous operation.