NETGEAR XSM4396K1-100NES M4300-96X START KIT 48XSFP+ APS600W

Product Overview

The NETGEAR XSM4396K1-100NES (M4300-96X) is a modular, stackable Layer 3 chassis switch shipped as a start kit for high-density AV-over-IP core and spine deployments. It arrives with six APM408F port cards and one APS600W power supply, delivering 48x 10G SFP+ ready out of the box with room to scale. A 1.92 Tbps non-blocking fabric and SDVoE-Ready Zero-Touch multicast make this M4300 chassis a strong fit for large SDVoE video distribution, broadcast media networks, and data-center aggregation. The 2RU modular design lets integrators grow the switch as project requirements expand.

Product Description

This M4300-96X start kit gives AV integrators a chassis-class foundation that can scale to 96x 10G or 24x 40G, or a mix of both, with six remaining line-card slots in a compact 2RU enclosure. As configured, the six APM408F cards provide 48x 10G SFP+ ports backed by the included APS600W power supply, so the system is production-ready on arrival. The 1.92 Tbps non-blocking fabric supports demanding AV-over-IP and data-center workloads without oversubscription, while SDVoE-Ready operation with pre-configured Layer 2 multicast simplifies large-scale video distribution. The switch carries the full Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 feature set with no license required, including static, RIP, OSPF, VRRP, PIM, and policy-based routing for flexible network design. OpenFlow 1.3 support keeps the platform SDN-ready for future deployments, and single-pane management through NETGEAR NMS300 (alongside CLI, GUI, SNMP, sFlow, and RSPAN) streamlines operation across larger networks. As a rack-mount modular chassis, it suits broadcast facilities, auditoriums, and campus cores that need to expand 10G and 40G capacity over time.

Key Features

• Start Kit Configuration — Ships with six APM408F port cards and one APS600W power supply, providing 48x 10G SFP+ ready for immediate deployment.
• 1.92 Tbps Non-Blocking Fabric — The high-capacity fabric supports 96x 10G or 24x 40G without oversubscription for demanding AV and data-center workloads.
• Modular Expansion — Six remaining slots in the 2RU chassis accept additional 10G or 40G line cards so capacity grows with the project.
• SDVoE-Ready AV-over-IP — Zero-Touch pre-configured Layer 2 multicast simplifies large-scale SDVoE video distribution out of the box.
• Full L2/L3/L4 Feature Set — Static, RIP, OSPF, VRRP, PIM, and policy-based routing are included with no additional license required.
• OpenFlow 1.3 / SDN-Ready — OpenFlow 1.3 support keeps the chassis ready for software-defined networking deployments.
• Single-Pane Management — NETGEAR NMS300 plus CLI, GUI, SNMP, sFlow, and RSPAN streamline configuration and monitoring across larger networks.
• ProSAFE Limited Lifetime Warranty — The chassis is backed by NETGEAR's ProSAFE limited lifetime hardware warranty for long-term deployment confidence.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studio and media production cores requiring high-density SDVoE video distribution
• Auditorium and large-venue AV-over-IP spine networks
• Large house of worship multi-room video and audio backbones
• Government space and campus cores needing scalable modular Layer 3 distribution
• All-hands and large-venue facilities aggregating 10G and 40G AV and IT traffic

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

What does the M4300-96X start kit include?
The XSM4396K1-100NES kit ships with six APM408F port cards and one APS600W power supply, providing 48x 10G SFP+ ports ready to deploy, with six free slots for further expansion.

How far can the chassis scale?
The 2RU modular chassis scales to 96x 10G or 24x 40G, or a mix of both, by adding line cards to the remaining slots over the life of the deployment.

Is it suitable for AV-over-IP and SDVoE?
Yes. The switch is SDVoE-Ready with Zero-Touch pre-configured Layer 2 multicast, which simplifies large-scale SDVoE video distribution without complex manual multicast setup.

Does it require licenses for advanced routing?
No. The full Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 feature set, including OSPF, VRRP, PIM, and policy-based routing, is included with no additional license required.

How is the switch managed and warrantied?
It is managed through NETGEAR NMS300 single-pane software plus CLI, GUI, SNMP, sFlow, and RSPAN, and is backed by NETGEAR's ProSAFE limited lifetime hardware warranty; contact our team to confirm support options.

Why Buy from Creation Networks

Creation Networks is a commercial AV specialist and authorized NETGEAR reseller with in-house AV and networking expertise. Our team can help you design AV-over-IP and Layer 3 core networks, size power and line-card expansion, and select the right modules and cables for your project. Browse our NETGEAR managed switch collection or contact our team for project and volume quotes. Pricing is subject to change.