Netgear AV Line M4250-40G8XF-PoE+ 48-Port 960W Managed Switch

What sets the AV Line M4250-40G8XF-PoE+ 48-Port 960W Managed Switch apart is its superior engineering, designed specifically for 1G AV over IP. With rear-facing ports, it ensures a seamless integration into your AV racks, providing a clutter-free setup. This switch is pre-configured, offering immediate functionality right out of the box, saving you valuable time and effort.

The AV Line M4250-40G8XF-PoE+ Managed Switch boasts an AV-oriented, web-based GUI, allowing for user-friendly configuration. This unique interface, designed with the AV professional in mind, allows factory or user-specified profiles to be assigned to individual ports as needed.

This switch is perfect for noise-sensitive environments, thanks to its adjustable fans. These fans can be turned off under certain conditions, and even in its default Quiet mode, the switch operates quieter than most of its competitors.

The NETGEAR IGMP Plus feature ensures immediate functionality for most AV over IP installations, reducing the need for extensive engineering time. This feature, along with the switch's multiple mounting options, provides ultimate flexibility. The switch comes with industry-standard sized threaded mounting holes built into the chassis, allowing for mounting behind a display or clamping to a truss.

The AV Line M4250-40G8XF-PoE+ Managed Switch is built for AV over IP, with profiles for common audio protocols like Dante, AES67, and AVB. It also features built-in video profiles for NVX, SVSI, Q-SYS, and Dante, which can be easily assigned to ports as needed.

The switch's unique automatic configuration feature, including auto-trunk and auto-lag functionality, automatically configures other M4250 switches for use in star topology. It also supports advanced features like multi-switch audio or single-switch video deployments, Layer 2/Layer 3 switching, and standard network features like static, RIP and PIM routing, DHCP Server, and PTPv2.

The AV Line M4250-40G8XF-PoE+ Managed Switch offers mounting flexibility with its rackmount versatility and reversed mounting possibility. It also allows for universal mounting outside the rack with bottom M5 and front M10 threaded holes. Plus, it offers fanless functionality when PoE load and temperature allow, ensuring quiet operation.

In summary, the AV Line M4250-40G8XF-PoE+ 48-Port 960W Managed Switch is a versatile, user-friendly, and high-performing solution for your AV over IP needs.