Netgear AV Line Managed Switch
Best high-capacity switch for professional AV-over-IP network installations.
This is the definitive backbone for complex AV-over-IP setups, trading granular manual configuration for intelligent, out-of-the-box automation. It handles the heavy lifting of multicast traffic and power delivery so you can focus on the signal rather than the networking headache.
$2179.99
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Hummingbird Networks
Who it's for
- AV integrators streaming high-bandwidth video content
- Professionals managing large-scale camera and device networks
- Network administrators requiring granular traffic and security control
Who should skip it
- Home users with simple, non-demanding network requirements
- Budget-conscious buyers needing standard connectivity solutions
- Novice users lacking advanced networking configuration experience
Performance breakdown
AV Network Optimization
Purpose-built features like IGMP Plus make AV-over-IP deployment remarkably seamless.
Power Delivery Capacity
The 480W PoE+ budget easily handles demanding arrays of connected devices.
Configuration Efficiency
Auto-LAG and Auto-Trunk features drastically reduce manual setup time for installers.
Switching Throughput
The 96Gbps fabric ensures congestion-free performance for high-bandwidth media streams.
Deployment Versatility
Flexible mounting options allow for easy integration into racks, walls, or desktops.
Management Depth
Layer 3 capabilities provide the granular control required for complex network architectures.
Key Specs
Number of Ports
48
Port Types
RJ-45 Ethernet, SFP
Data Transfer Rate
1 Gbps, 10/100/1000Mbps
Managed Type
Fully Managed
PoE Support
Yes
Mounting Types
Desktop, Rack Mount, Wall Mount
Ethernet Standard
Gigabit Ethernet
Form Factor
Rackmount, Desktop, Wall-mount
Power Source Type
AC Adapter
Layer Support
Layer 3
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