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.
| Switch type | Managed |
| Switch layer | L2/L3/L4 |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support | Yes |
| Web-based management | Yes |
| ARP inspection | Yes |
| System event log | Yes |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity | 32 |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type | 10G Ethernet (100/1000/10000) |
| Fiber optic connector | QSFP+ |
| Console port | RJ-45 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Power connector | DC-in jack |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1AX,IEEE 802.3ad |
| 10G support | Yes |
| Port mirroring | Yes |
| Flow control support | Yes |
| Link aggregation | Yes |
| Rate limiting | Yes |
| Auto MDI/MDI-X | Yes |
| Spanning tree protocol | Yes |
| Auto-sensing | Yes |
| Auto-negotiation | Yes |
| VLAN support | Yes |
| Virtual LAN features | Private VLAN,Tagged VLAN,Voice VLAN |
| Number of VLANs | 4000 |
| Fiber ethernet cabling technology | 100BASE-X |
| MAC address table | 32000 entries |
| Switching capacity | 6400 Gbit/s |
| DHCP features | DHCP client,DHCP relay,DHCP server |
| Access Control List (ACL) | Yes |
| IGMP snooping | Yes |
| Security algorithms | HTTPS,SNMP,SSH |
| SSH/SSL support | Yes |
| BPDU filtering/protection | Yes |
| Multicast support | Yes |
| Management protocols | Web GUI, HTTPs, CLI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, MIBs RSPAN, Radius Users, TACACS+ |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | 1U |
| Housing material | Metal |
| Reset button | Yes |
| LED indicators | Yes |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | CE, FCC 15 A, VCCI A, A EN 55022, (CISPR 22) A, EN 50082-1, EN 55024 |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Memory type | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Internal memory | 8000 MB |
| Flash memory | 256 MB |
| Noise level | 64 dB |
| Power consumption (max) | 426 W |
| User guide | Yes |
| Manual | Yes |
| Package type | Box |
| Package width | 593 mm |
| Package depth | 888 mm |
| Package height | 186 mm |
| Package weight | 20.5 kg |
| Quantity per master (outer) case | 1 pc(s) |
