NETGEAR M4250-26G4F-PoE++ Managed AV Switch for AV Over IP Networks
The NETGEAR M4250-26G4F-PoE++ Managed Switch is engineered for professional AV over IP deployments that demand reliable power, flexible configuration, and streamlined installation. Designed specifically for audio/video professionals, this managed switch combines a robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching engine with a dedicated AV-focused interface, making it well suited for live production, installed AV systems, enterprise AV networks, and other bandwidth-intensive environments.
Built for modern AV workflows, the M4250-26G4F-PoE++ supports common audio and video profiles including Dante, Q-SYS, AES67, AVB, NVX, SVSI, NDI, and mixed audio/video/control configurations. Rear-facing ports, selectable fan modes, recessed mounting options, and high PoE++ capacity help simplify rack integration while supporting connected AV devices such as cameras, endpoints, controllers, encoders, decoders, and networked audio components.
For users who need both AV-specific usability and enterprise-grade network functionality, this NETGEAR AV managed switch provides dedicated AV web-based controls alongside traditional IT management tools such as CLI, SNMP, sFlow, RSPAN, SSH, and centralized NMS300 support. The result is a versatile 1 Gigabit managed switch that helps professionals deploy scalable, organized, and performance-focused AV networks with confidence.
Key Features of the NETGEAR M4250-26G4F-PoE++
- AV-Optimized Design: Developed for the AV over IP market with features and profiles tailored for professional audio, video, and control applications.
- Dedicated AV Web GUI: Includes a specialized web-based interface for more precise AV installations and easier port-based profile assignment.
- Color-Based Port Profiles: Simplifies deployment by allowing AV profiles to be applied visually across different ports.
- Broad Audio Profile Support: Supports Dante, Q-SYS, AES67, and AVB audio profiles for flexible integration into professional sound systems.
- Video Profile Compatibility: Supports AV profiles for NVX, SVSI, Q-SYS, NDI, and Dante video applications, along with mixed audio/video/control configurations.
- High-Power PoE++ Capability: Delivers Ultra90 PoE++ across 24 ports with up to 1,440W total PoE budget when using two power supplies.
- Flexible Power Redundancy: Features 2 internal fixed PSUs with embedded RPS/EPS function for enhanced power support and operational continuity.
- Automatic Switch Interconnect: NETGEAR Auto-Trunk, Auto-LAG, and IGMP Plus help automate multi-switch AV network connections.
- Enterprise-Ready Switching Engine: Common Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching architecture across M4250 models supports advanced network deployments.
- AVB Licensing Option: AVB support is available through an optional electronic license for applications requiring very low latency transport.
- Professional Mounting Flexibility: Supports standard rack mounting, recessed mounting, reversed mounting, clamp attachment, and VESA plate compatibility.
- Selectable Fan Modes: Quiet or cool operation modes help adapt the switch for different rack environments and acoustic requirements.
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Managed AV Switch
- Primary Port Speed: 1 Gigabit
- Number of Ports: 30 total (24x 1G PoE++, 2x 1G RJ45, 4x SFP)
- PoE Configuration: 24-port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) Ultra90 PoE++
- Additional RJ45 Ports: 2-port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45)
- Fiber Uplink Ports: 4-port 1000BASE-X (SFP)
- PoE Standards: IEEE 802.3af (15.4W), 802.3at (30W), 802.3bt (60W, 75W, 90W)
- PoE Ports / Budget: 24 PoE++ ports, up to 90W per port, 1,440W total budget
- PoE Budget with One PSU: 720W
- PoE Budget with Two PSUs: 1,440W
- Switching Fabric: 60 Gbps non-blocking across 30 ports
- Management Port: Out-of-band 1G Ethernet management port
- Console Ports: USB-C and RJ45 RS232
- USB Port: USB-A storage port
- Management Options: AV web GUI, IT web GUI, CLI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, sFlow, RSPAN, NMS300
- Routing Features: Static routing, RIP, PIM, DHCP Server, PTPv2
- IGMP Support: Enhanced (NETGEAR IGMP Plus™)
- Jumbo Frame Support: Yes, up to 12KB
- AVB Support: Yes, with optional electronic license
- Acoustics: Fanless or 60 dB at 25ºC
- Mounting Orientation: Rear-facing standard mounting or reversed front-facing mounting
- Included Mounting Hardware: Standard rack brackets and longer recessed mounting brackets
- Recessed Mount Depth: 2 inches
- Front Clamp Mount: 1 x M10 threaded hole
- Bottom Mounting: 4 x M5 threaded holes for 50 x 100 mm VESA plates
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 17.32 x 15.75 x 1.70 inches
- Weight: 14.87 lb
- Power Consumption – Single AC with PoE: 889W / 3035.05 BTU/hr
- Power Consumption – Dual AC with PoE: 1734W / 5919.88 BTU/hr
- Power Consumption – Without PoE: 48.8W / 166.6 BTU/hr
- Standby Power Consumption: 36.9W / 125.98 BTU/hr
