Netgear Pro AV M4250-26G4F-POE+ Managed Switch: 24 PoE+ Ports for Seamless AVoIP (GSM4230P)

Engineered for the demands of Audio and Video over IP (AVoIP), the Netgear M4250-26G4F-POE+ (GSM4230P) is a 26-port managed switch featuring 24 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and 4 Gigabit SFP ports. Designed with input from AV professionals, this switch offers customized hardware and software for flawless 1Gb AVoIP deployments.

The M4250 series simplifies AVoIP installations with pre-configured support for popular audio (Dante, Q-SYS, AES67, AVB - license sold separately) and video (NVX, SVSI, Q-SYS, NDI, Kramer KDS, Aurora Multimedia, ZeeVee, Atlona, Dante, SDVoE) protocols right out of the box. Its intuitive AV web-based GUI streamlines setup for AV installers, while the standard IT web GUI and CLI cater to traditional network management.

Key Features for AV:

• 24 Gigabit PoE+ Ports: Power your AVoIP endpoints directly.
• 4 Gigabit SFP Uplink Ports: Flexible connectivity for audio or standalone video.
• Pre-configured AVoIP Profiles: Zero-touch connectivity for encoders and decoders.
• Dedicated AV Web GUI: Simplified interface with AV-specific controls and port-based profiles.
• NETGEAR IGMP Plus™: Automated multicast for seamless star deployments with other M4250, M4300, and M4500 switches.
• Auto-Trunk and Auto-LAG: Effortless stacking and link aggregation between M4250 switches.

Key Features for IT:

• High-Performance Layer 2/Layer 3 Switching Engine: Consistent and reliable performance.
• Comprehensive IT Web GUI & CLI: Familiar management interfaces for network administrators.
• Advanced Routing & Security: Static, RIP, PIM multicast routing, DHCP Server, PTPv2, ACLs, and more.
• Voice VLAN: Automatic QoS and VLAN configuration for IP phones.
• Efficient Authentication Tiering: Streamlined BYOD with DOT1X, MAB, and Captive Portal.

Hardware Designed for AV Integration:

• Clean Front Panel: Status indicators on the front, all cabling and additional status at the back.
• Reversible Mounting: Ports can face the front for convenient access.
• Recessed Mounting Option: Included ears allow for 2-inch recessed installation for cable management.
• Software-Controlled Fan Adjustment: Option for fanless operation in suitable environments.
• Versatile Mounting Options: VESA and clamp mounting points for non-rack installations.

The Netgear M4250-26G4F-POE+ is the ideal managed switch for professional AV installations, offering a perfect blend of AV-specific features and robust IT networking capabilities.