NETGEAR M4500-48XF8C Managed Switch with 48x10G/25G SFP28 and 8x100G QSFP28 Ports

NETGEAR M4500-48XF8C Managed Switch with 48x10G/25G SFP28 and 8x100G QSFP28 Ports is built for high-bandwidth AV, broadcast, and network environments where dense optical connectivity and serious backbone capacity matter more than edge access features. Based on the source details, this switch combines 48 x 10G/25G SFP28 ports with 8 x 100G QSFP28 ports, making it a strong fit for aggregation, transport, and core switching roles in larger rack-based systems.

Highlights

• 48 x SFP28 ports supporting 10G and 25G operation
• 8 x QSFP28 ports supporting 100G with additional 50G and 40G modes
• CLI-only management with local console, telnet, and SSH access
• Dedicated 1G RJ45 service port for out-of-band management
• Modular PSU and fan architecture for infrastructure-focused serviceability

Quick Specs & Uses

• Model description: M4500 Managed Switch with 48x10G/25G SFP28 and 8x100G QSFP28 ports
• Ordering number: XSM4556
• Acoustics: 68.0 dB at 25°C (77°F); noise is reduced when the two PSUs are connected to a power source
• Power consumption: 394 Watts max
• 25G SFP28 ports: 48 SFP28 ports, default 10G mode, additional 25G and 10G modes supported
• 100G QSFP28 ports: 8 QSFP28 ports, default 100G mode, additional 50G and 40G modes supported
• PSU and fans: 2 modular power supply units and 6 modular fan trays, one pre-installed
• Management: CLI only, local console, telnet port 1223, SSH port 1234
• Management ports: 1G Ethernet service port for out-of-band management (OOB, RJ45)
• Local management console: RS232 straight-through serial RJ45
• Form factor: Full-width 1U, 508 mm depth, front mounting ears, rear rail kits

Why It Helps

In real high-throughput networks, some switches are there to serve endpoints and others are there to move a large amount of traffic between systems, racks, and switching layers. The M4500-48XF8C fits the second role. With dense SFP28 connectivity, high-capacity QSFP28 uplinks, and infrastructure-style management, it is better suited to aggregation, transport, and backbone duties than general access-layer work.

System Characteristics

• High-density SFP28 and QSFP28 layout supports backbone and aggregation roles
• Mixed speed support helps the switch fit into evolving 10G, 25G, 40G, 50G, and 100G environments
• CLI-only operation aligns with engineer-focused infrastructure management
• Dedicated OOB port and serial console support cleaner operational access
• Modular power and cooling design supports serviceability in larger rack deployments

What’s In The Box

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