NETGEAR M4500-48XF8C Switch
Best high-capacity switch for professional AV-over-IP network installations.
This powerhouse is the gold standard for high-bandwidth AV-over-IP setups, handling massive 100G traffic with ease. It is undeniably overkill for standard office networks, but for professional-grade video distribution and complex, data-heavy environments, it provides the rock-solid reliability that smaller switches simply cannot touch.
$15869.99
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Hummingbird Networks
Who it's for
- Data center managers needing massive fiber port density
- Network architects planning for extreme future bandwidth demands
- AV integrators deploying complex, low-latency video distribution systems
Who should skip it
- Offices without dedicated server room cooling or noise control
- Small businesses operating on a limited hardware budget
- General IT staff lacking specialized advanced networking expertise
Performance breakdown
Throughput capacity
The 6.4Tbps fabric handles massive AV-over-IP data streams without breaking a sweat.
AV-over-IP readiness
SDVoE certification ensures seamless integration with high-end professional video distribution systems.
Network scalability
High-density QSFP28 ports provide the bandwidth needed for rapidly expanding enterprise networks.
System reliability
Redundant power supplies offer essential peace of mind for critical, non-stop operations.
Routing versatility
Advanced L3 and L4 protocols provide granular control over complex traffic routing.
Deployment efficiency
Simplified multicast setup significantly reduces the time required for complex AV configurations.
Key Specs
56 total ports
48x 10G/25G SFP28 ports
8x 100G QSFP28 uplink ports
1U rackmount form factor
Fully managed
Layer 2 and Layer 3 support
1760 Gbps switching capacity
VLAN support enabled
QoS support enabled
Metal housing material
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