Netgear XSM4556-100NAS M4500-48XF8C Managed Switch with 48x10G/25G SFP28 and 8x100G QSFP28 Ports

Product Overview

The NETGEAR M4500-48XF8C (XSM4556) is a fully managed 100G AV-over-IP switch built to aggregate large-scale SDVoE and uncompressed video networks from a single full-width 1U chassis. It pairs 48 SFP28 ports preconfigured for 10G (also supporting 25G) with eight 100G QSFP28 uplinks, so a system designer gets a 48-port SFP28 25G managed switch and a 100G QSFP28 aggregation switch in one platform. NETGEAR IGMP Plus scales Layer-2 multicast across hundreds of endpoints without PIM routing, letting an AV-over-IP core switch for SDVoE come online with minimal network engineering.

Product Description

The M4500-48XF8C sits at the core or aggregation layer of high-bandwidth media networks, where its non-blocking 10G, 25G, and 100G switching feeds racks of AV-over-IP encoders and decoders, broadcast servers, and storage. As a data-center leaf switch for broadcast and live production, it supports Layer 3 routing with BGP, OSPFv3, and VXLAN gateway functionality, while ultra-low latency keeps real-time video and audio in sync. SDVoE certification and AV-over-IP presets mean the switch interoperates predictably with certified endpoints out of the box, and NETGEAR IGMP Plus interoperates automatically with M4300 access switches on the same VLAN to extend a single low-latency 25G fabric for video across an installation.

Hardware redundancy is built in: the unit ships with two APS750W power supplies and six AFT402 fan trays for continuous serviceability, and MLAG provides nonstop forwarding across paired switches. For commercial deployment, the rack-mount 1U design installs with front mounting ears and rear rail kits, and out-of-band 1G management keeps administration separate from the production data path. The result is a redundant-power managed switch for AV that replaces costly fixed matrix switchers with a scalable, standards-based IP fabric.

Key Features

• 48x SFP28 plus 8x 100G QSFP28 — Delivers 48 ports preconfigured at 10G and selectable to 25G, with eight 100G QSFP28 uplinks for high-density video aggregation.
• NETGEAR IGMP Plus — Scales AV-over-IP multicast at Layer 2 across M4500 and M4300 switches without the complexity of PIM routing.
• SDVoE-certified performance — Validated for SDVoE so certified encoders and decoders interoperate predictably on installed AV networks.
• Ultra-low latency switching — Provides line-rate forwarding with latency as low as 0.117 microseconds on 10G and 0.13 microseconds on 100G links for real-time media.
• Layer 3 routing — Supports BGP, OSPFv3, and VXLAN gateway functionality for routed campus and data-center cores.
• Built-in hardware redundancy — Ships with two APS750W power supplies and six AFT402 fan trays for high availability and hot-swap serviceability.
• MLAG resiliency — Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation provides nonstop forwarding and active-active uplinks across paired switches.
• Enterprise management — Administered via CLI, SSH, SNMP, and sFlow, with PTPv2 timing, QoS, LLDP-MED, and port security, plus a dedicated out-of-band 1G management port.
• Rack-mount 1U form factor — Full-width 1U chassis at 508 mm depth installs with front mounting ears and rear rail kits in standard equipment racks.
• ProSAFE limited lifetime warranty — Backed by NETGEAR's limited lifetime hardware warranty for long-term deployment confidence.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studio — Aggregates uncompressed and SDVoE video feeds onto a redundant 25G/100G IP fabric for production and post.
• Auditorium — Serves as the AV-over-IP core for large-format displays, processors, and distributed audio.
• House of worship — Provides a scalable backbone for multi-room video, IMAG, and networked audio across a large campus.
• Government space — Supports command-center and briefing-room video walls that demand high availability and routed segmentation.
• All-hands room — Anchors large-venue and stadium AV systems where many high-bandwidth endpoints converge on one core.

Technical Specifications

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

Competitor Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the M4500-48XF8C compatible with my existing SDVoE encoders and decoders?
Yes. The switch is SDVoE certified and ships with AV-over-IP presets, so SDVoE-compliant endpoints interoperate without custom multicast design. It also interoperates with NETGEAR M4300 access switches on the same VLAN through IGMP Plus.

Do I need Layer 3 routing and PIM to run AV-over-IP on this switch?
No. NETGEAR IGMP Plus scales multicast at Layer 2, so you can deploy hundreds of AV endpoints without configuring PIM. The switch still supports BGP, OSPFv3, and VXLAN if your design calls for routed segmentation.

How does it mount, and what optics or cables do I need?
It is a full-width 1U switch (508 mm depth) that installs with the included front mounting ears and rear rail kits. The 48 SFP28 ports take 10G or 25G optics and DACs, and the eight QSFP28 ports take 40G or 100G optics and DACs; we can size optics and cabling for your run lengths.

How is it managed and integrated into an AV control system?
Management is available through CLI, SSH, SNMP, and sFlow, with a dedicated out-of-band 1G management port to keep administration off the production path. PTPv2, QoS, LLDP-MED, and port security support clean integration with AV and IT monitoring.

What warranty and support come with it?
The switch carries NETGEAR's ProSAFE limited lifetime hardware warranty. As an authorized reseller, Creation Networks provides design help, optics and DAC selection, and post-sale support for your deployment.

Why Buy from Creation Networks

As an authorized NETGEAR reseller with in-house AV and networking expertise, we help you design large-scale AV-over-IP networks, size optics and DAC cables, and select the right switches for your project. Compare the full lineup in our NETGEAR managed switch collection, or contact our team for volume and project quotes. Pricing is subject to change; contact us for current project pricing.