The trend of moving matrix switching into the Ethernet network is inevitable and SDVoE already delivers capabilities far beyond that of a traditional matrix switch. Historically it has been simple to design AV over IP systems of up to 96 I/Os using a single switch using Layer-2 Multicast IGMP. However, larger installations required data center-class 100G Ethernet switches with more complex Layer-3 Multicast Routing techniques, adding complexity and cost to the Ethernet infrastructure. As SDVoE systems become ever larger, a new class of switches has come to market. The M4500 switches combine the configurability of a matrix switch with the power and scalability of Ethernet to support hundreds of AV over IP endpoints, at a price point dramatically cheaper than comparable matrix switches. Removing the need for Layer-3 PIM routing, these new switches offer IGMP Plus and greatly simplify system architectures with the same well-known IGMP techniques across the entire AV over IP network.
| Management features | |
| Switch type: | Managed |
| Switch layer: | L2/L3/L4 |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support: | ![]() |
| Web-based management: | ![]() |
| ARP inspection: | ![]() |
| System event log: | ![]() |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Fiber optic connector: | QSFP+ |
| Console port: | RJ-45 |
| QSFP28 ports quantity: | 8 |
| SFP28 ports quantity: | 48 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity: | 1 |
| Power connector: | DC-in jack |
| Network | |
| Networking standards: | IEEE 802.1AX, IEEE 802.3ad |
| 10G support: | ![]() |
| Port mirroring: | ![]() |
| Flow control support: | ![]() |
| Link aggregation: | ![]() |
| Rate limiting: | ![]() |
| Auto MDI/MDI-X: | ![]() |
| Spanning tree protocol: | ![]() |
| Auto-sensing: | ![]() |
| Auto-negotiation: | ![]() |
| VLAN support: | ![]() |
| Virtual LAN features: | Private VLAN, Tagged VLAN, Voice VLAN |
| Number of VLANs: | 4000 |
| Optical fiber | |
| Fiber ethernet cabling technology: | 100BASE-X |
| Data transmission | |
| MAC address table: | 32000 entries |
| Switching capacity: | 4000 Gbit/s |
| Security | |
| DHCP features: | DHCP client, DHCP relay, DHCP server |
| Access Control List (ACL): | ![]() |
| IGMP snooping: | ![]() |
| Security algorithms: | HTTPS, SNMP, SSH |
| SSH/SSL support: | ![]() |
| BPDU filtering/protection: | ![]() |
| Multicast features | |
| Multicast support: | ![]() |
| Protocols | |
| Management protocols: | Web GUI, HTTPs, CLI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, MIBs RSPAN, Radius Users, TACACS+ |
| Design | |
| Rack mounting: | ![]() |
| Form factor: | 1U |
| Product colour: | Black |
| Housing material: | Metal |
| Reset button: | ![]() |
| LED indicators: | ![]() |
| Electromagnetic compatibility: | CE, FCC 15 A, VCCI A, A EN 55022, (CISPR 22) A, EN 50082-1, EN 55024 |
| Performance | |
| Built-in processor: | ![]() |
| Memory type: | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Internal memory: | 8000 MB |
| Flash memory: | 256 MB |
| Noise level: | 64 dB |
| Power | |
| Power consumption (max): | 426 W |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE): | ![]() |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Weight: | 9.73 kg |
| Packaging data | |
| User guide: | ![]() |
| Manual: | ![]() |
| Package type: | Box |
| Package width: | 593 mm |
| Package depth: | 888 mm |
| Package height: | 186 mm |
| Package weight: | 20.9 kg |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code: | 85176990 |
| Products per master (outer) case: | 1 pc(s) |