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Black desktop managed switch with twelve 2.5G RJ45 ports and two SFP+ uplinks, front status LEDs, reversible rack ears

Netgear Inc.

Netgear Inc. MSM4214X-100NAS 12x2.5G 2xSFP+ managed network switch

SKU CH-EKKJ-F8FT3 MPN MSM4214X-100NAS

A 12-port 2.5G managed switch with two 10G SFP+ uplinks, desktop or rack-mountable with reversible front or rear port orientation and software-controlled fan modes for silent AV installations

  • Switch Typemanaged
  • FormatDesktop
  • Network Management TypeManaged
  • Primary Ports12 x RJ45 + 2 x SFP+
  • Primary Port Speed10 Gbps
  • Primary Port Type12 ports 100M, 1G, 2.5G 2 ports SFP+ 1G; 10G
  • 12 multi-gigabit ports plus two 10G SFP+ uplinks for high-bandwidth AV traffic
  • Flexible mounting with ports facing front or rear to suit rack layout
  • Software-controlled fan modes enable silent fanless operation
  • AV web interface includes ready-made profiles for major AV-over-IP platforms
  • 16K MAC table and 4K VLAN support for scalable network segmentation

Managed 2.5G Desktop Switch

The Netgear MSM4214X-100NAS is a managed desktop switch designed for AV-over-IP installations. It provides twelve multi-gigabit RJ45 ports and two SFP+ uplink ports for integrators and installers who need deterministic switching in a compact form factor. The unit supports reversed or recessed mounting to suit rack or desktop placement.

Practical Limits of 2.5G and SFP+

The twelve RJ45 ports negotiate at 100M, 1G or 2.5G speeds, while the two SFP+ cages accept 1G or 10G transceivers for fiber uplinks. Jumbo frames up to 12KB are supported and the MAC address table holds 16K entries. Fan modes are selectable for fanless, quiet or cool operation, but the switch does not supply PoE power to connected endpoints.

License Requirement for AVB

AVB functionality requires the separate AVB4214X-10000S license, which is not included with the hardware. Without that license the switch operates as a standard managed Layer 2 device with IGMP Plus and the pre-loaded AV profiles for Dante, Q-SYS, NDI and other protocols. Buyers needing native AVB transport must budget for the additional license.

Highlights

  • 12 multi-gigabit ports plus two 10G SFP+ uplinks for high-bandwidth AV traffic
  • Flexible mounting with ports facing front or rear to suit rack layout
  • Software-controlled fan modes enable silent fanless operation
  • AV web interface includes ready-made profiles for major AV-over-IP platforms
  • 16K MAC table and 4K VLAN support for scalable network segmentation

Specifications

BrandNETGEAR
ModelMSM4214X-100NAS
Switch Typemanaged
FormatDesktop
Network Management TypeManaged
Primary Ports12 x RJ45 + 2 x SFP+
Primary Port Speed10 Gbps
Primary Port Type12 ports 100M, 1G, 2.5G
2 ports SFP+ 1G; 10G
MAC Address Table16K
VLAN Support4K VLANs
Jumbo Frames12KB
LEDsPower LED, Fan LED, Port LEDs
Dimensions17.32" x 1.70" x 3.94"
Weight6.9000
Shipping weight3.18 kg
Package size533 × 175 × 119 mm

Questions about this item

How do I choose between the 2.5G RJ45 ports and the 10G SFP+ uplinks?

Use the 12 RJ45 ports for endpoints that run at 100M, 1G or 2.5G, and the 2 SFP+ ports for 1G or 10G fiber uplinks to the core.

What does the 2.5G port speed deliver in a real installation?

Each RJ45 port auto-negotiates to 100M, 1G or 2.5G, giving multi-gig bandwidth to AV endpoints without needing Cat6a.

What does the SFP+ interface cap at in practice?

The two SFP+ cages accept 1G or 10G transceivers, so uplink throughput tops out at 10G per port.

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