Netgear M4300-12X12F Stackable Managed Switch with 24x10G Including 12x10GBase-T and 12xSFP+ Layer 3

Product Overview

The NETGEAR M4300-12X12F is a fully managed Layer 3 stackable switch built for high-bandwidth aggregation and AV-over-IP distribution. It provides 24 ports of 10G connectivity — twelve 10GBASE-T copper and twelve 10G SFP+ fiber — in a half-width 1U chassis, making this M4300-12X12F managed switch a flexible choice where both copper and fiber 10G uplinks are required. As part of the SDVoE-ready M4300 series, it carries a full license-free L2/L3 routing feature set for server aggregation, distribution-layer deployments, and uncompressed video transport. The unit is sold under NETGEAR part number XSM4324S-100NES.

Product Description

The M4300-12X12F delivers 480 Gbps of switching capacity and line-rate forwarding up to 357 Mpps across all 24 of its 10G ports. The twelve 10GBASE-T ports auto-negotiate at 100M/1G/10G over RJ45 copper, while the twelve SFP+ cages accept 1G or 10G fiber or direct-attach modules, giving network designers a balanced copper-and-fiber edge in a single appliance. Layer 3 services include static, policy-based, RIP, VRRP, OSPF, and PIM routing with no separate license, and the switch supports up to 16K MAC addresses and a 32 MB packet buffer. NETGEAR's mixed-mode stacking lets the M4300-12X12F join other M4300 members over 40G, 10G, or 1G links with non-stop forwarding (NSF) and hitless failover for resilient distribution and AV cores. For AV-over-IP, the platform ships with pre-configured Layer 2 multicast (Zero-Touch SDVoE-ready operation) so installers can stand up SDVoE endpoints with minimal manual IGMP tuning.

Key Features

• 24x 10G ports — Twelve 10GBASE-T copper and twelve 10G SFP+ fiber ports support mixed copper-and-fiber 10G deployments from a single 1U switch.
• License-free Layer 3 routing — Static, policy-based, RIP, VRRP, OSPF, and PIM are included with no add-on licensing.
• 480 Gbps switching capacity — Non-blocking forwarding up to 357 Mpps keeps all 10G ports running at line rate.
• SDVoE-ready AV-over-IP — Pre-configured Layer 2 multicast enables Zero-Touch deployment of uncompressed 10G video endpoints.
• Mixed 40G/10G/1G stacking — Spine-and-leaf stacking across M4300 members with non-stop forwarding and hitless failover.
• 16K MAC table and 32 MB buffer — Sized for dense aggregation and bursty AV-over-IP and storage traffic.
• Modular power — Single PSU bay ships with an APS250W power supply for serviceable, field-replaceable power.
• Flexible management — Dedicated out-of-band 1G management port, RJ45 RS232 and Mini-USB console, plus USB storage and CLI/GUI/SNMP/sFlow access.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studio — SDVoE-ready 10G transport for uncompressed video routing between sources and displays.
• Auditorium — High-bandwidth AV-over-IP backbone for large-format displays and distributed audio.
• All-hands room — Aggregation switch for multi-source video walls and presentation systems.
• Commercial meeting space — Layer 3 distribution for converged AV, data, and unified communications.
• Training room — Copper-and-fiber 10G connectivity for AV endpoints and media servers.

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the M4300-12X12F support both copper and fiber 10G connections?
Yes. It has twelve 10GBASE-T RJ45 copper ports (100M/1G/10G) and twelve 10G SFP+ cages that accept 1G or 10G fiber and direct-attach modules.

Is a license required for Layer 3 routing?
No. Static, policy-based, RIP, OSPF, VRRP, and PIM routing are included with no separate license.

Is this switch suitable for SDVoE AV-over-IP systems?
Yes. The M4300 series is SDVoE-ready and ships with pre-configured Layer 2 multicast for Zero-Touch deployment of uncompressed video endpoints.

Can it be stacked with other M4300 switches?
Yes. It supports mixed 40G/10G/1G stacking across the M4300 series with non-stop forwarding and hitless failover.

What warranty is included?
The switch is covered by NETGEAR's ProSAFE limited lifetime hardware warranty.

Why Buy from Creation Networks

Creation Networks is a commercial AV and networking specialist. Our team can help you design AV-over-IP and Layer 3 distribution networks and select the right SFP+ modules, stacking cables, and power supplies for the M4300-12X12F. Browse our NETGEAR managed switch collection or contact our team for project and volume pricing. Pricing is subject to change.