Product Overview
The M4250−26G4F−PoE+ by NETGEAR represents a sophisticated managed switch tailored specifically for 1Gb AVoIP deployments. Engineered with seamless integration in mind, it comes preconfigured out−of−the−box for KDS−7 encoders and decoders, eliminating the need for manual configuration and ensuring hassle-free setup. This switch boasts 8 1G PoE+ ports with a robust 125W PoE budget, along with 2 1GBase−T ports and 2 SFP ports, providing ample connectivity options for diverse AV setups. Its sleek front black display panel offers convenient status monitoring, and its reversible mounting capability allows for versatile installation with ports in the front. Moreover, its software−controlled fan adjustments enable users to tailor operations to their preferences, whether opting for fanless, quiet, or cool modes. IT administrators benefit from a wide range of management features accessible via an intuitive web console, alongside a dedicated AV web−based interface, ensuring efficient oversight and optimization for AV installations.
Kramer M4250-10G2F-POE+ Features:
- The NETGEAR M4250 series offers a range of switches, from 8 to 48 ports, with various PoE+ and Ultra90 PoE++ options catering to AVoIP endpoints requiring 15.4W, 30W, 60W, 75W, and 90W power.
- Uplink options include 1G for audio setups or standalone video installations, as well as 10G uplinks for larger scale video deployments.
- The series includes 12-port multi-gigabit Ethernet and 16-port 1G/10G fiber models, ideal for plug-and-play aggregation in a star topology.
- Designed for seamless integration with traditional rack-mounted AV equipment, switches feature a second pair of rackmount ears allowing recessed mounting by 2 inches to accommodate cabling.
- Threaded holes on the bottom and in front allow for universal mounting options outside the rack.
- Built-in audio profiles include Dante, Q-SYS, AES67, and AVB (AVB license sold separately).
- NETGEAR IGMP Plus™ facilitates multicast automation between all M4250 switches, along with M4300/M4500 compatibility.
- Auto-Trunk and Auto-LAG simplify interconnection between M4250 switches.
- All switches in the series share the same high-end NETGEAR Layer 2 / Layer 3 switching engine for consistency.
- They feature a main IT web-based GUI for midsize Enterprise campus networks, IoT, and IPTV.
- Additional features include static, RIP, and PIM-SM, DM, and SSM multicast routing, DHCP Server, and PTPv2 Transparent Clock (1-step E2E).
- Authentication tiering includes successive DOT1X, MAB, and Captive Portal methods for streamlined BYOD.
- Comprehensive IPv4/IPv6 static and dynamic routing, including Policy-based routing and 6-to-4 tunneling, is supported.
- Advanced IPv4/IPv6 security features, such as malicious code detection, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard protection, and DoS attacks mitigation, are implemented.
Kramer M4250-10G2F-POE+ Specifications:
- Auto-sensing RJ45 PoE 10/100/1000BASE-T: 8 ports PoE+ (125W)
- Auto-sensing RJ45 10/100/1000BASE-T: 2 ports
- Auto-sensing SFP 1000BASE-X: 2 ports
- 1G Ports: 12
- Console Ports: Serial RS–232 RJ45 (rear)
- Console Ports: USB–C (rear)
- Service Port (Out-of-band Ethernet): 1 x RJ45 10/100/1000BASE–T (rear)
- Storage Port: 1 x USB–A (front)
- Fixed Power Supply: 1 internal PSU (C14 inlet) with 1 on/off switch
- PoE+ Ports (802.3at): 8
- PoE Budget @ 100-240V AC in: 125 Watts
- Fixed Fans: Side–to–side airflow
- IEEE 802.3af/at compliant
- PoE timer / schedule (week, days, hours)
- Indication LEDs: Per Port (Speed, Link, Activity, PoE), Per Device (Power, Fan)
- Physical Dimensions: 44 cm x 20 cm x 4.32 cm (17.32" x 7.87" x 1.7") W,D,H
- Product Weight: 2.85 kg (6.28 lbs)
