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Rack-mount network switch with front-facing ports

Netgear Inc.

Netgear Inc. M4250-40G8XF-PoE++ AV Line Managed Switch GSM4248UX100NAS network switch

SKU CH-Z45S-ZNP1C MPN GSM4248UX100NAS

Managed switch with 40 1Gbps ports, 8 10Gbps uplinks and 90W PoE++ pre-configured for AV over IP profiles

  • Engineered for AV over IP with dedicated professional features
  • Pre-configured profiles for Dante, Q-SYS, AES67 and video codecs
  • NETGEAR IGMP Plus automates multi-switch connectivity
  • PoE+, Ultra90 PoE++ and rear-facing ports for clean rack integration
  • M4250 AV Line built from M4300 and M4500 networking expertise

AV over IP switch for audio and video professionals

The Netgear M4250-40G8XF-PoE++ is a managed switch engineered specifically for AV over IP deployments. It targets the widespread 1Gbps codecs used by professional audio and video equipment. The switch arrives pre-configured for standard audio and video signals to simplify initial setup.

Rear-facing ports with PoE++ and quiet rack

All ports face the rear for clean cable management inside AV racks. The switch supports PoE+, Ultra90 PoE++ and 10Gbps uplinks to power endpoints and aggregate traffic. Pre-configured profiles for Dante, Q-SYS, AES67, NVX, AMX and NDI reduce manual tuning during installation.

Works standalone or stacked with M4300 and M4500

NETGEAR IGMP Plus automates multicast routing when multiple switches are connected together. An AV user interface adds port-based profiles for custom requirements, while an AVB profile is available with a separate license. The switch fits into existing AV infrastructures without needing proprietary controllers.

Highlights

  • Engineered for AV over IP with dedicated professional features
  • Pre-configured profiles for Dante, Q-SYS, AES67 and video codecs
  • NETGEAR IGMP Plus automates multi-switch connectivity
  • PoE+, Ultra90 PoE++ and rear-facing ports for clean rack integration
  • M4250 AV Line built from M4300 and M4500 networking expertise

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the Netgear M4250-40G8XF-PoE++ switch in an AV rack, and which step is often missed?

Mount the unit using rear-facing ports for clean cabling, then apply the pre-configured AV profiles; the step often missed is selecting the correct port-based profile for your specific codec such as Dante, Q-SYS, or NVX.

What maintenance or replacement will the Netgear GSM4248UX100NAS need over time?

The switch may require an AVB license purchase if AVB profiles are needed later, and firmware updates should be applied to maintain compatibility with M4300 and M4500 switches in multi-switch deployments.

What limit appears first on the M4250-40G8XF-PoE++ under sustained AV over IP loads?

The 40 x 1Gbps and 8 x 10Gbps port capacity defines the stream limit; exceeding concurrent 1Gbps or 10Gbps codec streams will saturate bandwidth before other constraints arise.

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