NETGEAR MSM4214X-100AJS AV Line Managed Switch, 12x 2.5G, 2xSFP+ (M4250-12M2XF)

Switching engineered for AV over IP with rear-facing ports ensuring a clean integration in AV racks. Pre-configured for out of the box functionality.

POWERFUL AV SWITCHES MADE SIMPLE
Pre-configured to get you up and running faster

Groundbreaking AV GUI
A simplified user interface makes it easy to assign configuration profiles to each port.

Multicast in an Instant
NETGEAR IGMP Plus™ provides multicast functionality right out of the box for most AV over IP applications.

Sleek, Quiet Design
Less fan noise, and mounting ears included for under-table or wall mounting.

Automatic Configuration
Auto-trunk and auto-LAG functionality auto connects with other M4250 (and M4300) switches.

FAST, EASY CONFIGURATION FOR AV PROS
A streamlined interface enables factory default AV settings or user-specified AV profiles to be assigned to individual ports with just a few clicks.

FOCUS ON THE EVENT NOT FAN NOISE
Most models have quiet mode which greatly reduces fan noise, and some models are even fanless.

DESIGNED FOR AV OVER IP RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX
With built-in NETGEAR IGMP Plus™, there's little-to-no setup required for flawless Video over IP delivery. Enable multicasting right out of the box.

REFINED DESIGN PROVIDES MOUNTING FLEXIBILITY
Clean lines and port activity status is featured in the front of the switch, while cabling is neatly in the back. Universal mounting options allow VESA mounting or in standard racks.

Number of Ports : 12 (12x 2.5G, 2x SFP+)
PoE Ports / Budget : None
IGMP Support : Enhanced (NETGEAR IGMP Plus™)
Jumbo Frame Support : Yes, up to 12kb
Acoustics : Fanless
Power Consumption : System Full Load: 37.9W/129.39Btu/hr; Standby without any port connection: 14.1W/48.14Btu/hr
Dimensions (WxDxH) : 440 x 100 x 43.2mm

Introducing the NETGEAR AV Line of M4250 Switches, developed and engineered for audio/video professionals with dedicated service and support. M4250 has been built from the ground up for the growing AV over IP market, combining years of networking expertise in AV with M4300 and M4500 series with best practices from leading experts in the professional AV market. AV codecs generally use 1Gbps or 10Gbps per stream and the AV Line of M4250 targets the widespread 1Gbps codecs.

PoE+, Ultra90 PoE++ and rear-facing ports ensure a clean integration in AV racks. M4250 switches come pre-configured for standard audio and video signals. When requirements are more specific, an AV user interface offers customization with port-based profiles. For audio Dante, Q-SYS and AES67 profiles are available, as well as an AVB profile requiring an AVB license sold separately. For video the M4250 offers profiles for NVX, AMX, Q-SYS, NDI, Dante etc. as well as audio/video/control mixed profiles. When multiple switches are used, NETGEAR IGMP Plus^TM brings automation for you to just connect them together, or with M4300, M4350, and M4500 switches.

Extended AV features

• Dedicated AV web-based GUI interface for more specific AV installations
• Color-based AV profiles can be applied to the different ports
• Dante, Q-SYS, AES67 and AVB audio profiles
• The Engage™ Controller manages all M4250, M4300, and M4350 switches for your AV installations
• NVX, SVSI, Q-SYS, NDI and Dante video profiles
• Audio / video / control mixed profiles
• Automatic switch interconnect with NETGEAR Auto-Trunk, Auto-LAG and IGMP Plus
• Common Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching engine across all M4250 models
• Built-in IT web GUI, console, telnet and SSH consistent with other NETGEAR M4300 and M4500 series
• Feature set includes static, RIP and PIM routing, DHCP Server and PTPv2

Audio Video Bridging (AVB) services

• AVB is one of the many features designed into the M4250 product line
• AVB is an industry standard for transporting content over a network
• AVB is used most often when very low latency is required such as in live performances when lip sync is critical
• All of the AV Line M4250 switches can be optionally licensed for AVB support

Other IT use cases

• Standard or recessed mounting with all ports in the back, or all ports in the front
• Fully featured L2/L3/L4 platform for midsize Enterprise campus networks, IoT and IPTV

Industry standard management

• Industry standard command line interface (CLI), main NETGEAR IT web interface (GUI), SNMP, sFlow and RSPAN
• Single-pane-of-glass NMS300 management platform with centralized firmware updates and mass-configuration support

Industry leading warranty

• NETGEAR M4250 series is covered under NETGEAR ProSAFE Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty^*
• 90 days of Technical Support via phone and email, Lifetime Technical Support through online chat and Lifetime Next Business Day hardware replacement

The NETGEAR AV Line M4250 series was designed with input from AV Professionals.  The result is a line of switches built from the ground up to support 1Gb audio and video over IP with customized hardware and software along with dedicated service and support.

NETGEAR M4250 series key features:

• Ranges from 8 to 48 ports with a variety of PoE+ and Ultra90 PoE++ options for 15.4W, 30W, 60W, 75W and 90W AVoIP endpoints
• Uplink options include 1G for audio installations or standalone video installations as well as 10G uplinks for larger scale video deployments
• Also includes 12-port multi-gigabit Ethernet and 16-port 1G/10G fiber models for plug and play aggregation in a star topology
• Rackmount models designed for a clean integration with traditional, rack-mounted, AV equipment
• The M4250 switches come with a sleek, black display panel with status in front and all cabling plus additional status in the back
• Reversed mounting is possible when ports are desired on the front of the rack
• A second pair of rackmount ears allows the switches to be mounted recessed by 2-inches to allow for the cabling
• Software-controlled fan adjustments enable the fans to be turned off when ambient temperature and PoE loads are appropriate for a totally fanless operation
• Threaded holes on the bottom (4xM5 for 50x100mm VESA) and in front (1xM10 for clamps) allow for universal mounting options outside the rack as well
• New! M4250 desktop versions for use outside of the AV racks in conference rooms, mobile studios, on the wall, under a table or behind a screen

NETGEAR M4250 series AV software features:

• Pre-configured for audio and video over IP out of the box, the M4250 switches enable encoders and decoders to be connected with zero configuration
• When more configuration is required, an AV web-based GUI is available
• This interface has been specially designed for AV installers with specific AV-related controls made more accessible and with port-based profiles
• For audio, profiles for Dante, Q-SYS, AES67 are built-in, as well as an AVB profile
• For video, the M4250 offers profiles for NVX, SVSI, Q-SYS, NDI, Kramer KDS, Aurora Multimedia, ZeeVee, Atlona, Dante and SDVoE
• Less time to install and configure using the NETGEAR Engage™ Controller
• To further simplify star deployments, NETGEAR IGMP Plus™ brings multicast automation between all M4250 switches, and with M4300/M4350/M4500
• With Auto-Trunk and Auto-LAG, simply connect M4250 switches together and you are done!

NETGEAR M4250 series other software features:

• All M4250 switches share the same high-end NETGEAR Layer 2 / Layer 3 switching engine for a consistent experience
• All switches in the M4250 series have another main, IT web-based GUI for midsize Enterprise campus networks, IoT and IPTV
• Additional features include static, RIP and PIM-SM, DM and SSM multicast routing, DHCP Server and PTPv2 Transparent Clock (1-step E2E)
• AVB is the only feature requiring a license, all other advanced features are available license-free
• Advanced classifier-based, time-based hardware implementation for L2 (MAC), L3 (IP) and L4 (UDP/TCP transport ports) security and prioritization
• Selectable Port-Channel / LAG (802.3ad - 802.1AX) L2/L3/L4 hashing for fault tolerance and load sharing with any type of Ethernet channeling
• Voice VLAN with SIP, H323 and SCCP protocols detection and LLDP-MED IP phones automatic QoS and VLAN configuration
• Efficient authentication tiering with successive DOT1X, MAB and Captive Portal methods for streamlined BYOD
• Comprehensive IPv4/IPv6 static and dynamic routing including Policy-based routing and 6-to-4 tunneling
• Advanced IPv4/IPv6 security implementation including malicious code detection, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard protection and DoS attacks mitigation

NETGEAR M4250 series management features:

• DHCP/BootP innovative auto-installation including firmware and configuration file upload automation
• Industry standard SNMP, RMON, MIB, LLDP, AAA, sFlow, RSPAN and PTPv2
• Service port for out-of-band Ethernet management (OOB)
• Standard RS232 straight-through serial RJ45 and USB Type-C ports for local management console
• Standard USB-A port for local storage, logs, configuration or image files
• Dual firmware image for updates with minimum service interruption
• Single-pane-of-glass NMS300 management platform with mass configuration support
• Industry standard command line interface (CLI) for IT admins used to other vendors commands
• Fully functional Web console (main GUI) for IT admins who prefer an easy to use graphical interface
• Dedicated AV web-based GUI interface available at [switch IP address:8080] for AV installations

NETGEAR M4250 series warranty and support:

• NETGEAR ProSAFE Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty^**
• Included Lifetime Technical Support
• Included Lifetime Next Business Day Hardware Replacement
• Offering free network design services and installation support, the NETGEAR Engineering Services Team is ready to help ensure your 1G deployments with the M4250 AV over IP switches go as smooth as possible. Just drop us an email at ProAVDesign@netgear.com to get started!