Model: NET-M4350-12X12F-PC
from $4,680
The BZBGEAR Netgear AV Line M4350-12X12F is a 12-port 10G managed switch designed for robust network performance. It features 12 RJ45 10 GbE ports and 12 SFP+ 10 GbE ports, supported by a Quad-Core processor up to 1.8 GHz and 2GB DDR4 memory. This rack-mountable (1U) switch offers a switching bandwidth of 480 Gb/s and a forwarding rate of 357.12 Mpps, making it suitable for demanding AV over IP and other high-bandwidth computing and electronics applications.
For home use, a simple unmanaged Gigabit switch is all you need to expand your router's ports. Buy a managed switch or a switch with PoE only if you are running security cameras, access points, or complex VLAN setups. Available from $4,680.
Basic unmanaged network switches use negligible power and have zero maintenance costs. PoE (Power over Ethernet) and large managed switches use more electricity but are still relatively cheap to run.
Common Failure Modes
Switches are solid-state devices with high reliability. When they fail, it is usually due to lightning strikes/power surges blowing individual ports or the internal power supply dying.
For home use, a simple unmanaged Gigabit switch is all you need to expand your router's ports. Buy a managed switch or a switch with PoE only if you are running security cameras, access points, or complex VLAN setups.
Network switches are extremely reliable solid-state devices. They are usually replaced because networking speed standards outgrow them, rather than due to hardware failure.
The BZBGEAR Netgear AV Line M4350-12X12F 12-Port 10G Managed Switch is available at bhphoto, starting at $4,680.
Basic unmanaged network switches use negligible power and have zero maintenance costs. PoE (Power over Ethernet) and large managed switches use more electricity but are still relatively cheap to run.
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