Netgear M4350-40F4C 40-Port 10G SFP+ Fully Managed AV Fiber Switch with 4x 100G QSFP28 (TAA Compliant) - XSM4344FC-TAANES

Product Overview

The NETGEAR M4350-40F4C (XSM4344FC-TAANES) is a TAA-compliant 10G SFP+ AV fiber switch designed for federal broadcast, fiber-only AV-over-IP backbones, and high-density 10G/100G media aggregation. Forty 10G SFP+ fiber ports and four 100G QSFP28 uplinks give AV integrators the highest fiber density in the M4350 line within a Trade Agreements Act compliant chassis that meets GSA Schedule and federal procurement requirements. As a fully managed Layer 3 switch in a 1U rack-mount form factor, it serves as a SMPTE ST 2110 fiber core for studios, government facilities, and large venues.

Product Description

This TAA-compliant variant of the M4350-40F4C delivers performance identical to the commercial SKU while satisfying the documentation requirements of government and regulated deployments. The forty 10GBASE-X SFP+ ports support a dense fiber AV-over-IP fabric, while the four 100GBASE-X QSFP28 uplinks provide data-center-class spine aggregation for large media networks. NETGEAR IGMP Plus delivers enhanced Layer 2 multicast out of the box for AV-over-IP delivery without manual PIM design, and the included AV User Interface plus Engage Controller let integrators assign certified AV profiles to ports quickly. The platform supports SMPTE ST 2110 uncompressed broadcast video alongside Dante, NDI, Q-SYS, AES67, AVB, Crestron NVX, and AMX SVSI traffic with no additional protocol licensing. A 420W internal supply plus one modular PSU slot enables 1+1 power redundancy, and Virtual Chassis stacking provides non-stop forwarding with hitless failover for mission-critical broadcast and federal installations. The full Layer 3 routing stack supports static, policy-based, and dynamic routing, so the switch can serve as both a fiber AV backbone and a routed core in a single 1U chassis.

Key Features

• TAA Compliant — A Trade Agreements Act compliant SKU makes this fiber switch eligible for GSA Schedule and federal procurement where commercial hardware is not permitted.
• 40x 10G SFP+ Fiber Ports — Forty 10GBASE-X SFP+ ports deliver the highest fiber density in the M4350 line for dense AV-over-IP and IT distribution.
• 4x 100G QSFP28 Uplinks — Four 100GBASE-X QSFP28 uplinks provide data-center-class spine aggregation for large media production networks.
• SMPTE ST 2110 Support — Native support for uncompressed professional broadcast video over IP suits studio and production fiber workflows.
• NETGEAR IGMP Plus — Enhanced Layer 2 multicast works out of the box for AV-over-IP delivery without the complexity of PIM.
• AV UI and Engage Controller — The included AV User Interface and Engage Controller apply certified Dante, NDI, Q-SYS, AES67, AVB, ST 2110, NVX, and SVSI profiles in a few clicks.
• 1+1 Power Redundancy — A 420W internal supply plus one modular PSU slot (APS600Wv3, APS1200Wv2, or APS2000Wv2) protects fiber AV cores against power loss.
• Virtual Chassis Stacking — Stacking with non-stop forwarding and hitless failover keeps the fiber AV network online during a controller transition.
• Full Layer 3 Routing — Static, policy-based, and dynamic routing let the switch act as both a fiber AV backbone and a routed core.
• Quiet Rack-Mount Design — A 1U chassis with quiet-mode acoustics (34.2dB at 25C) suits broadcast control rooms and equipment racks.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studio and SMPTE ST 2110 fiber media production facilities requiring TAA compliance
• Government space and federal fiber-only AV-over-IP backbones at 10G/100G
• Auditorium and large-venue fiber AV distribution networks
• Large house of worship broadcast and streaming infrastructure
• All-hands and large commercial meeting spaces aggregating dense fiber AV feeds

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from NETGEAR. Verify current details with NETGEAR or contact us before specifying.

Competitor Comparison

Comparison is for general positioning only and reflects typical product roles; verify current specifications with each manufacturer before specifying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the M4350-40F4C an all-fiber switch?
Yes. It provides forty 10GBASE-X SFP+ fiber ports plus four 100GBASE-X QSFP28 uplinks, making it the highest-density fiber model in the M4350 line for fiber-only AV and IT backbones.

Does it support SMPTE ST 2110 and Dante workflows?
NETGEAR lists native SMPTE ST 2110 support, and the AV UI and Engage Controller include certified profiles for Dante, NDI, Q-SYS, AES67, AVB, NVX, and SVSI with no additional protocol license.

How is AV-over-IP multicast handled?
NETGEAR IGMP Plus provides enhanced Layer 2 multicast that works out of the box for most AV-over-IP applications, reducing the configuration effort compared with traditional PIM-based designs.

Can it be deployed with redundant power?
Yes. A 420W internal supply ships in the unit, and one modular slot accepts a second PSU (APS600Wv3, APS1200Wv2, or APS2000Wv2) for 1+1 redundancy.

What warranty applies to this switch?
It is backed by the NETGEAR ProSAFE Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty, valid when purchased from an authorized reseller and registered with NETGEAR; contact our team to confirm current coverage and support options.

Why Buy from Creation Networks

Creation Networks is a commercial AV specialist and authorized reseller supporting TAA-compliant fiber broadcast and AV-over-IP deployments. Our team can help you plan dense 10G fiber distribution, size 100G uplinks, and validate ST 2110 and Dante workflows before you specify. Browse our NETGEAR managed switch collection or contact our team for project and volume quotes. Pricing is subject to change.