Netgear GSM4352S-100NES M4300-52G MANAGED SWITCH

Product Overview

The NETGEAR M4300-52G (GSM4352S-100NES) is a stackable Layer 3 managed switch built for SMB core and mid-enterprise edge deployments. It combines 48 Gigabit copper ports, two 10GBASE-T copper ports, and two 10G SFP+ uplinks to support high-density wired access alongside fiber and copper aggregation. As part of the NETGEAR M4300 series, this Layer 3 stackable switch delivers full L2/L3/L4 routing for converged data, AV-over-IP, and unified communications networks. Creation Networks supplies the GSM4352S-100NES to integrators specifying resilient managed switching for commercial AV and IT infrastructure.

Product Description

The M4300-52G provides 48 line-rate Gigabit RJ45 ports for endpoint and access connectivity, with two 10GBASE-T copper ports and two 10G SFP+ slots reserved for uplinks or mixed-speed stacking. The M4300 series supports best-in-class mixed 10G/1G line-rate stacking, allowing this switch to join a virtual chassis with other M4300 models using any available 10G port or media. Non-stop forwarding (NSF) and hitless failover keep traffic flowing during a master-unit transition, which matters for live AV-over-IP and voice traffic. The full L2/L3/L4 feature set — including static routing, RIP, OSPF, VRRP, PIM, and policy-based routing — is available without additional licensing. OpenFlow 1.3 support makes the platform SDN-ready, and tiered authentication (Dot1x, MAC authentication bypass, and Captive Portal) secures BYOD and guest access. The GSM4352S-100NES is managed through CLI, web GUI, SNMP, and the NETGEAR NMS300 platform.

Key Features

• 52-Port Configuration — 48x 1G RJ45, 2x 10GBASE-T copper, and 2x 10G SFP+ ports cover dense access and mixed-media uplinks in one 1RU chassis.
• Mixed-Speed Stacking — line-rate 10G/1G stacking builds a single virtual chassis across M4300 models using any 10G port or media.
• Full Layer 3 Routing — static, RIP, OSPF, VRRP, PIM, and policy-based routing run without an additional license.
• Non-Stop Forwarding — NSF and hitless failover maintain forwarding during a stack master transition for high availability.
• SDN-Ready — OpenFlow 1.3 support allows centralized, software-defined control of the data plane.
• Tiered Authentication — Dot1x, MAC authentication bypass, and Captive Portal secure wired access for managed and guest devices.
• Centralized Management — CLI, web GUI, SNMP, sFlow, and RSPAN, with single-pane management through NETGEAR NMS300.
• ProSAFE Warranty — backed by the NETGEAR ProSAFE limited lifetime hardware warranty.

Typical Applications

• Conference Room — Layer 3 distribution for converged AV, voice, and data endpoints.
• Commercial Meeting Space — high-density 1G access with 10G uplinks for wireless and IP video.
• Government Space — secure tiered authentication for managed and guest connectivity.
• Training Room — line-rate access switching for unified communications and collaboration systems.
• All-Hands Room — resilient stackable core for large converged AV-over-IP deployments.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the M4300-52G stack with other M4300 switches?
Yes. The M4300 series supports mixed 10G/1G line-rate stacking, so the GSM4352S-100NES can form a single virtual chassis with other M4300 models using any available 10G port or media.

Do the Layer 3 routing features require a license?
No. The full L2/L3/L4 feature set, including OSPF, VRRP, PIM, and policy-based routing, is available without additional licensing.

Is this switch suitable for AV-over-IP networks?
Yes. Its line-rate Gigabit access, 10G uplinks, QoS, and non-stop forwarding support converged AV-over-IP, IP video, and unified communications traffic.

What warranty applies?
The GSM4352S-100NES is covered by the NETGEAR ProSAFE limited lifetime hardware warranty.

How is the switch managed?
Through CLI, web GUI, and SNMP, with single-pane management available via the NETGEAR NMS300 platform.

Why Buy from Creation Networks

As an authorized reseller with in-house AV and networking expertise, Creation Networks helps you design AV-over-IP and Layer 3 networks, size stacking and uplinks, and select the right SFP modules and cabling. Browse our NETGEAR managed switch collection or contact our team for volume and project quotes. Pricing is subject to change.