Model: NET-M4300-52G-POE+PC
from $3,994
Color: 480W
Power: 480W
2 configurations available
The BZBGEAR Netgear M4300-52G-PoE+ is a managed network switch designed for robust network infrastructure. It features 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, each capable of delivering up to 30W, with a total PoE power budget of 480W, alongside 4x 10 GbE uplink ports (2x RJ45 and 2x SFP+). This rack-mountable 1U switch offers a non-blocking switching bandwidth of 176 Gb/s and supports Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 services, making it suitable for powering and connecting numerous devices in demanding network environments.
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 $3,994.
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 M4300-52G-PoE+ 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Compliant Managed Network Switch (480W) is available at bhphoto, starting at $3,994.
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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