Detailed Specifications
Netgear XSM4556-100NAS (M4500-48XF8C) – 48×10G / 8×100G Managed Switch
Overview
The Netgear XSM4556-100NAS (also known as M4500-48XF8C) is a high-density, AV-optimized managed switch built for 10/25G access and 100G uplinks. It offers 48 SFP28 ports (capable of 10G or 25G) for device connectivity and 8 QSFP28 ports for high-capacity uplink or aggregation. With built-in support for AV/AV-over-IP, IGMP Plus, Zero-Touch multicast, layer-3 routing, and redundant power and fans, this switch is ideal for enterprise AV, broadcasting, digital signage, and campus fiber backbones. Its design enables robust throughput, multicast handling, and system reliability in dense network environments.
Key Features
48 SFP28 ports supporting 10G / 25G speeds for edge or device connectivity
8 QSFP28 ports for 40 / 100G uplinks or spine deployment
IGMP Plus and AV-optimized multicast capabilities for AV over IP traffic
Dual modular power supplies and hot-swappable fan trays for redundancy
Layer-3 support (static, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, PIM) for routing and AV spine use
Zero-Touch multicast configuration simplifies AV deployment
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Brand | Netgear |
| Model / Part Number | XSM4556-100NAS |
| Product Type | Managed Switch (AV / Data) |
| Access Ports | 48 × SFP28 (10G / 25G) |
| Uplink Ports | 8 × QSFP28 (40G / 100G) |
| Switch Fabric / Throughput | 2.56 Tbps / full line rate |
| Latency | < 600 ns typical |
| Routing Support | Static, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, PIM, MPLS extension |
| Multicast | IGMP Plus, SSM, PIM, optimized for AV |
| Power Supplies | Dual modular AC (1+1 redundancy) |
| Fans | 6 hot-swappable fan trays |
| Management | CLI, web GUI, SNMPv1/v2/v3, REST API |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 440 × 508 × 43.2 mm (1U height) |
| Weight | ~9.78 kg |
| Power Draw (Max) | ~394 W |
