{"product_id":"netgear-xsm4556-m4500-fully-managed-switch","title":"NETGEAR M4500-48XF8C Managed Switch with 48x10G\/25G SFP28 and 8x100G QSFP28 Ports","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNETGEAR M4500-48XF8C Managed Switch with 48x10G\/25G SFP28 and 8x100G QSFP28 Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e48 x 10G\/25G SFP28 ports\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e8 x 100G QSFP28 ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a strong fit for aggregation, transport, and core switching roles in larger rack-based systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48 x SFP28 ports\u003c\/strong\u003e supporting 10G and 25G operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 x QSFP28 ports\u003c\/strong\u003e supporting 100G with additional 50G and 40G modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCLI-only management\u003c\/strong\u003e with local console, telnet, and SSH access\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated 1G RJ45 service port\u003c\/strong\u003e for out-of-band management\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular PSU and fan architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e for infrastructure-focused serviceability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel description\u003c\/strong\u003e: M4500 Managed Switch with 48x10G\/25G SFP28 and 8x100G QSFP28 ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering number\u003c\/strong\u003e: XSM4556\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcoustics\u003c\/strong\u003e: 68.0 dB at 25°C (77°F); noise is reduced when the two PSUs are connected to a power source\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e: 394 Watts max\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25G SFP28 ports\u003c\/strong\u003e: 48 SFP28 ports, default 10G mode, additional 25G and 10G modes supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100G QSFP28 ports\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8 QSFP28 ports, default 100G mode, additional 50G and 40G modes supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePSU and fans\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 modular power supply units and 6 modular fan trays, one pre-installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManagement\u003c\/strong\u003e: CLI only, local console, telnet port 1223, SSH port 1234\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManagement ports\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1G Ethernet service port for out-of-band management (OOB, RJ45)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal management console\u003c\/strong\u003e: RS232 straight-through serial RJ45\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm factor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full-width 1U, 508 mm depth, front mounting ears, rear rail kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy It Helps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSystem Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-density SFP28 and QSFP28 layout\u003c\/strong\u003e supports backbone and aggregation roles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed speed support\u003c\/strong\u003e helps the switch fit into evolving 10G, 25G, 40G, 50G, and 100G environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCLI-only operation\u003c\/strong\u003e aligns with engineer-focused infrastructure management\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated OOB port and serial console\u003c\/strong\u003e support cleaner operational access\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular power and cooling design\u003c\/strong\u003e supports serviceability in larger rack deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat’s In The Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePlease refer to the \u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e tab for the exact included items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTrusted Seller\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoremicro\u003c\/strong\u003e ships fast from the U.S. and supports this gear with a team that actually works with production systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Netgear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46669766361250,"sku":"XSM4556-100NAS","price":17769.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/0860\/0738\/files\/NETGEAR_XSM4556-100NAS_Front_Perspective_Left.jpg?v=1774558666","url":"https:\/\/www.coremicro.com\/products\/netgear-xsm4556-m4500-fully-managed-switch","provider":"COREMICRO.COM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}