The NETGEAR M4500-48XF8C (XSM4556) is a fully managed Layer 3 data-center class switch with 48 x 10G/25G SFP28 ports and 8 x 100G QSFP28 ports. It is intended for high-bandwidth AV-over-IP cores and enterprise aggregation needing redundant power and fans.
Key features
- 48 x 10G/25G SFP28 plus 8 x 40G/50G/100G QSFP28 (breakout to 4x25G/4x10G)
- 4 Tbps non-blocking switching fabric, 2 Bpps throughput
- Layer 3: OSPF, BGP, VRRP, VRF-Lite, PIM-SM/SSM; MLAG
- Two APS750W PSUs included (1+1) and six hot-swap fan trays (4+2)
- Out-of-band 1G management port, RJ45 console, USB
Specifications
| Access ports | 48 x 10G/25G SFP28 |
|---|---|
| Uplinks | 8 x 100G QSFP28 (40G/50G modes) |
| PoE | None |
| Switching capacity | 4 Tbps |
| Forwarding rate | 2 Bpps (2,000 Mpps) |
| Layer | Layer 3 (OSPF, BGP, VRRP, VRF-Lite, PIM) |
| Stacking | MLAG (63 groups); stacking not stated |
| Management | CLI, SSH, SNMP, sFlow; OOB 1G port, RJ45 console |
| Form factor | 1U full-width, 508 mm depth |
| Power supply | 2 x APS750W modular PSUs included, 1+1 redundant |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17.32 x 1.7 x 20.0 in |
| Weight | 21.56 lb |
| Warranty | NETGEAR Enterprise Limited Lifetime Warranty (ProSAFE lifetime hardware), 3 years 24/5 support included |
Frequently asked questions
Are power supplies included?
Yes. Two modular APS750W PSUs are pre-installed for 1+1 redundancy.
What speeds do the QSFP28 ports support?
100G by default, also 50G or 40G, and breakout to 4x25G or 4x10G.
Does it support MLAG?
Yes. Up to 63 MLAG groups with up to 32 ports per MLAG.
Source: official NETGEAR datasheet.
NETGEAR Enterprise Limited Lifetime Warranty (ProSAFE lifetime hardware), 3 years 24/5 support included
- Access ports:
- 48 x 10G/25G SFP28
- Uplinks:
- 8 x 100G QSFP28 (40G/50G modes)
- PoE:
- None
- Switching capacity:
- 4 Tbps
- Layer:
- Layer 3 (OSPF, BGP, VRRP, VRF-Lite, PIM)
- Stacking:
- MLAG (63 groups); stacking not stated
- Management:
- CLI, SSH, SNMP, sFlow; OOB 1G port, RJ45 console
- Form factor:
- 1U full-width, 508 mm depth
- Power supply:
- 2 x APS750W modular PSUs included, 1+1 redundant
