The trend of moving matrix switching into the Ethernet network is accelerating and AV over IP already delivers capabilities far beyond that of a traditional matrix switch. Historically it has been simple to design AV over IP systems of up to 96 I/Os using a single switch and Layer-2 Multicast IGMP. However, larger installations required data center-class 100G Ethernet switches with more complex Layer-3 multicast routing techniques, adding complexity and cost to the Ethernet infrastructure. As networked AV systems become ever larger, a new class of switches has come to market. They combine the configurability of a matrix switch with the power and scalability of Ethernet to support hundreds of AV over IP endpoints, at a price point dramatically cheaper than comparable matrix switches. Introducing two new 100GE enabled switches for ProAV, the M4500 series. Removing the need for Layer-3 PIM routing, these new switches offer IGMP Plus and greatly simplify system architectures with the same well-known Layer-2 techniques across the entire AV over IP network. Installers opting to use M4500 switches in their installation will find that it is already preconfigured out of the box.
Highlights
A 10G to 100G solution
The M4500-32C offers 32-port QSFP28 preconfigured for 100G and can support 40G QSFP+ and 50G QSFP28 optics or DAC cables
The M4500-48XF8C offers 48-port SFP28 preconfigured for 10G with 8-port 100G QSFP28 uplinks, and the SFP28 ports can support 10G and 25G
For Pro AV installations
Installers opting to use M4500 switches in their installation will find that it is already preconfigured out of the box
True AV and multicast Zero Touch network configuration: Connect AV-over-IP encoders and decoders, and power on the switch. It just works!
Intelligent IGMP Plus
IGMP Plus multicast allows for scalable Pro AV installations at Layer 2 without the PIM (Protocol Independent Multicast) complexity
IGMP Plus is default on VLAN 1 out of the box and can be configured on another VLAN for automatic IGMP across M4500 and M4300 switches on that VLAN
Higher availability
Meet the requirements of high performance, high availability, fast scale out, low latency performance, and continuous serviceability in sensible applications
The M4500 switches offer 1+1 power and 4+2 fan redundancy, an x86 Intel Atom® Processor C3558 with 8GB DDR3/ECC RAM and 128GB SSD storage
Industry standard management
The M4500 switches come with an industry standard command line interface (CLI), SSH, SNMP, sFlow, and MLAG
An out of band 1 Gigabit Ethernet port facilitates management, with simplified macro-commands for AV-over-IP configuration
Industry leading warranty
NETGEAR M4500 series is covered under NETGEAR ProSAFE Limited 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
Interfaces/Ports
Total Number of Network Ports:
32
Modular:
Yes
Port/Expansion Slot Details:
32 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Media & Performance
Media Type Supported:
Twisted Pair
Ethernet Technology:
100 Gigabit Ethernet
Network Technology:
100GBase-X
I/O Expansions
Number of Total Expansion Slots:
32
Expansion Slot Type:
QSFP28
Network & Communication
Layer Supported:
3
Management & Protocols
Manageable:
Yes
Power Description
Power Source:
Power Supply
Redundant Power Supply Supported:
Yes
Physical Characteristics
Compatible Rack Unit:
1U
Form Factor:
Rack-mountable
Form Factor:
Rail-mountable
Height:
1.7"
Width:
17.3"
Depth:
20"
Weight (Approximate):
21.54 lb
Miscellaneous
Package Contents:
CSM4532 Ethernet Switch
2 x Power Supplies and Six Fan Trays Already Installed
Power Cord(s)
Console Cable with One DB9 Female Connector and One RJ-45 Serial Connector
2 x Mounting Ears and Screws For Rack Mounting (Front)
1 x Set of Rail Kits For Rack Mounting (Back)
Country of Origin:
China
Environmentally Friendly:
Yes
Warranty
Limited Warranty:
Lifetime
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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