The NETGEAR M4250-40G8XF-PoE++ (GSM4248UX) is a 2U managed switch with 40 Gigabit Ultra90 PoE++ ports, eight 10G SFP+ uplinks and up to 2,880 W of PoE. It is intended for large AV deployments with many high-power PoE endpoints.
Key features
- Pre-configured AV profiles for audio (Dante, Q-SYS, AES67, AVB) and video (NVX, SVSI, NDI, Dante)
- NETGEAR IGMP Plus for automatic multicast across M4250/M4300/M4350/M4500 networks
- Lite Layer 3: IPv4/IPv6 static routing, RIPv2, PIM multicast routing, DHCP server and relay
- Dedicated AV web UI plus IT web GUI, CLI, SSH and SNMP; supported by NETGEAR Engage Controller
- Quiet or cool fan modes (no fanless mode)
Specifications
| Access ports | 40 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 Ultra90 PoE++ |
|---|---|
| Uplinks | 8 x 1G/10G SFP+ |
| PoE | 40 x Ultra90 PoE++ 802.3bt (90 W/port) |
| PoE budget | 2,880 W (1,650 W with two PSUs, 720 W with one) |
| Switching capacity | 240 Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | 178.56 Mpps |
| Layer | L2 / Lite L3 (static routing, RIPv2, PIM) |
| Stacking | Not supported |
| Management | AV web UI, IT web GUI, CLI, SNMP; NETGEAR Engage Controller |
| Form factor | 2U rackmount |
| Power supply | Three internal fixed PSUs (C14 inlets) with embedded RPS/EPS |
| License | AVB requires optional electronic license |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17.32 x 3.4 x 13.78 in |
| Weight | 22.66 lb |
| Warranty | NETGEAR Enterprise Lifetime Warranty (Lifetime ProSAFE Hardware Warranty) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the PoE budget?
The PoE budget is 2,880 W (1,650 W with two PSUs, 720 W with one).
Can M4250 switches be stacked?
No. NETGEAR lists stacking as not supported on the M4250 series; switches are interconnected with Auto-LAG/Auto-Trunk and IGMP Plus instead.
How many power supplies does it have?
Three internal fixed PSUs with embedded RPS/EPS. The PoE budget is 720 W with one PSU, 1,650 W with two and 2,880 W with three.
Source: official NETGEAR datasheet.
NETGEAR Enterprise Lifetime Warranty (Lifetime ProSAFE Hardware Warranty)
- Access ports:
- 40 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 Ultra90 PoE++
- Uplinks:
- 8 x 1G/10G SFP+
- PoE:
- 40 x Ultra90 PoE++ 802.3bt (90 W/port)
- PoE budget:
- 2,880 W (1,650 W with two PSUs, 720 W with one)
- Switching capacity:
- 240 Gbps
- Layer:
- L2 / Lite L3 (static routing, RIPv2, PIM)
- Stacking:
- Not supported
- Management:
- AV web UI, IT web GUI, CLI, SNMP; NETGEAR Engage Controller
- Form factor:
- 2U rackmount
- Power supply:
- Three internal fixed PSUs (C14 inlets) with embedded RPS/EPS
- License:
- AVB requires optional electronic license
