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AV-Optimized Switching at Scale, with Netgear M4350 

Recently expanded at InfoComm 2025, Netgear's M4350 line brings enterprise-grade capabilities tailored for AV-over-IP, broadcast, and pro AV environments.

  Why It Matters for AV Integrators  

• AV‑centric UI & Pre‑certified Profiles – Simplify setup for NDI, Dante, SMPTE‑2110, and other protocols using color‑coordinated ports and certified templates via the Engage Controller.
• Multicast Ready™ Right Out of the Box – Netgear IGMP Plus ensures smooth dense multicast video distribution without extensive configuration.
• Modular & Stackable Architecture – Virtual chassis and Auto‑Trunk/LAG support uninterrupted forwarding across access and core tiers.
• Reliability and Noise Control – Redundant PSUs, secure power connectors (new in 2025), and switchable fan “Quiet/Cool” modes enhance uptime and suit live event racks.
  
  

  2025 Phase 3 Enhancements at InfoComm  

1. M4350‑8M2V (MSM4310) – 8×2.5 GbE PoE++ + 2×25 G uplinks, half-width (edge deployments)
2. M4350‑24M4X4V (MSM4332) – 24×2.5 GbE & 4×10 GbE PoE++ + 4×25 G uplinks
3. M4350‑24F4X (MSM4328F) – 24×1/2.5 GbE SFP + 4×10 GbE combo
4. M4350‑40F4C (XSM4344FC) – 40×10 GbE SFP+ + 4×100 GbE QSFP28
   
   

  Key new features:  

• Multicolor LED port ID syncs visual port labels with Engage Controller assignments, speeding up cable deployment.
• Built‑in SMPTE 2110 timing (grand‑master & boundary clock support) ensures broadcast‑grade timing across the network.
• Secure power connectors prevent inadvertent disconnections in live-use rack environments.
• TAA‑compliant SKUs assure eligibility for U.S. government and public sector bids.
  
  

  Key Benefits of AV Jobs:  

• Rapid, Repeatable Config – AV GUI + Engage Controller = set-and-forget port profiled installs.
• Dense Multicast Scaling – IGMP Plus and routing support (PIM, static, VRRP, OSPF) across installations.
• Stacked Resilience – Virtual chassis = hitless failover; redundant PSUs = power uptime.
• Fan‑tuned for Venues – Quiet mode supports environments sensitive to noise like studios and live events.
• Broadcast-ready – SMPTE 2110 support + physical LED identification aids live productions and reduces setup errors.
• Compliance for big jobs – TAA-certified options ensure public sector eligibility.
  
  

Final take. The Netgear M4350 series hits a sweet spot for AV integrators: enterprise-grade performance, simplified AV-centric UI, broadcast-ready features, and scalable backbones…all built to handle modern AV-over-IP demands efficiently.