NETGEAR M4250-12M2XF AV Line Managed Switch

• 12 x Gigabit Ethernet ports for AV device connections
• 2 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed aggregation or long-distance links
• Non-blocking architecture for full-speed data transmission
• IGMP Snooping and Multicast routing optimized for AV-over-IP traffic
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching for advanced network control and scalability
• Low latency and jitter for real-time AV applications
• Pre-configured AV profiles for simplified setup
• Silent or quiet operation for noise-sensitive environments
• Modular and stackable design for future network expansion

The NETGEAR M4250-12M2XF AV Line Managed Switch provides 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports, offering reliable, high-performance connections for AV devices such as media players, encoders, and displays. In addition, it includes 2 10G SFP+ uplink ports, allowing for high-speed aggregation or long-distance fiber connections to core network switches. This combination of ports ensures that the switch can handle demanding AV-over-IP installations, making it ideal for small to medium-sized AV networks.

Designed with AV-over-IP in mind, the M4250-12M2XF features IGMP Snooping and Multicast routing to manage multicast traffic efficiently. These capabilities are essential for delivering synchronized audio and video streams across multiple endpoints without overwhelming the network. The non-blocking architecture ensures full-speed data transmission across all ports, preventing bottlenecks and ensuring smooth, real-time performance for AV applications such as live streaming, video walls, and digital signage.

The M4250-12M2XF supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, offering flexibility for network segmentation and traffic management. Layer 2 features such as VLANs, Quality of Service (QoS), and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) allow for traffic prioritization, ensuring that AV streams are handled with the highest performance. Layer 3 functionalities, including dynamic routing protocols like OSPF, RIP, and VRRP, provide efficient traffic routing and redundancy, making the switch suitable for larger, scalable AV networks.

The M4250-12M2XF is engineered for low-latency performance, making it ideal for real-time AV applications where timing and synchronization are critical. Whether used in live production, interactive displays, or video conferencing, the switch ensures minimal delay and jitter. Additionally, it operates quietly, making it suitable for noise-sensitive environments like recording studios, control rooms, and conference spaces.

Deploying an AV-over-IP network is made simple with the M4250-12M2XF's pre-configured AV profiles. These profiles are designed to optimize the switch for AV applications, minimizing setup time and ensuring that the network is ready to handle AV traffic efficiently. This feature is especially valuable for AV professionals who need to quickly set up reliable networks without complex manual configurations.

As part of NETGEAR’s M4250 series, the M4250-12M2XF is modular and stackable, allowing for easy network expansion as AV systems grow. Multiple switches can be stacked to increase port capacity while maintaining centralized management. This modular approach ensures that the network can scale alongside the demands of the AV infrastructure, making it a future-proof solution for expanding AV networks.

The NETGEAR M4250-12M2XF is ideal for AV-over-IP deployments requiring a balance of Gigabit connectivity and high-speed 10G uplinks. It is perfect for use in corporate AV systems, digital signage, live events, and education environments. The switch’s combination of Gigabit ports, 10G uplinks, low-latency performance, and AV-optimized features make it a reliable and scalable solution for professional AV installations.

Model:

• NETGEAR M4250-12M2XF AV Line Managed Switch

Ports:

• 12 x Multigigabit Ethernet (100M/1G/2.5G) RJ-45 ports (PoE+ capable, up to 30W per port)
• 2 x SFP+ 10G/1G fiber uplink ports

Performance:

• Switching capacity: 80 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 59.52 Mpps
• Latency: 3.33 µs (1G to 1G), 1.53 µs (10G to 10G)

Layer Support:

• Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
• Static and dynamic routing (RIP, OSPF)
• Access control lists (ACLs)
• Quality of Service (QoS) with advanced traffic management

VLAN:

• VLAN support (802.1Q VLAN)
• Private VLANs
• Voice VLAN and Video VLAN

Power Supply:

• Built-in power supply: 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
• Power consumption: 300W max

Redundancy:

• External redundant power supply (RPS) supported

PoE Power Budget:

• Total PoE budget: 240W (supports PoE+)

Dimensions:

• Width: 330 mm (13 inches)
• Height: 43 mm (1.69 inches)
• Depth: 210 mm (8.27 inches)

Weight:

• 2.71 kg (5.97 lbs)

Cooling:

• Fanless design for silent operation

Management:

• Web-based GUI
• Command Line Interface (CLI)
• SNMP v1, v2c, v3
• RMON (1, 2, 3, 9)
• IPv4 and IPv6 management

Operating Conditions:

• Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
• Operating humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing

Certifications:

• CE, FCC, IC, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, KC

Mounting:

• Rack-mountable (1U)
• Desktop mounting options available

Warranty:

• Lifetime limited hardware warranty