NETGEAR GSM4230P-100AJS AV Line 24-Port Managed Rackmount Gigabit PoE+ Switch, 24x1G PoE+, 2x1G, 4xSFP, 300W PoE Power (M4250-26G4F-PoE+)

NETGEAR GSM4230P-100AJS M4250 AV Line 24-Port PoE+ Managed Switch

The NETGEAR GSM4230P-100AJS is a professional M4250 AV Line managed switch featuring 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports, two additional Gigabit Ethernet ports, four Gigabit SFP slots and a 300W PoE budget. Designed for 1Gbps AV-over-IP networks, it provides the connectivity, multicast control and AV-specific configuration tools needed for commercial audio, video, conferencing, digital signage and production environments.

NETGEAR AV Line technology for professional installations

NETGEAR AV Line switches are engineered specifically for AV over IP. In addition to conventional fully managed switching capabilities, the M4250 platform provides a dedicated AV interface, preconfigured protocol profiles and enhanced multicast features.

Profiles for technologies such as Dante, AES67, Q-SYS, NDI, NVX and SDVoE help installers establish the appropriate VLAN, Quality of Service and multicast configuration more quickly. The rear-port layout and front status display are also designed around professional AV-rack practices, making the M4250 range distinct from conventional IT switches.

Equally capable in commercial IT networks

Although the NETGEAR M4250 AV Line is purpose-built for professional AV over IP, it is also a fully managed network-switching platform suitable for standard commercial networks, data centres and server rooms. Its Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, fibre uplinks, VLANs, Quality of Service, link aggregation, access controls and advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features make it suitable for connecting servers, workstations, wireless access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones and other business network devices.

The AV-specific interface and profiles are additional capabilities rather than limitations. IT administrators can use the conventional NETGEAR management interface and configure the switch for general data networking, dedicated AV services or a converged environment carrying business data, voice, video and building-system traffic across the same managed infrastructure.

Twenty-four Gigabit PoE+ ports and 300W PoE

The GSM4230P includes 24 10/100/1000BASE-T ports with IEEE 802.3at PoE+ support. Each port can supply up to 30W, subject to the switch’s shared 300W power budget. This allows network and power delivery to compatible AV encoders, decoders, IP cameras, control interfaces, speakers, wireless access points and other PoE equipment over a single cable.

Two additional non-PoE Gigabit Ethernet ports provide convenient connections for control processors, servers, management devices or copper uplinks.

Four Gigabit SFP fibre ports

Four 1000BASE-X SFP slots support fibre connections to other switches, remote racks or distant AV endpoints. These dedicated fibre interfaces leave the copper ports available for local equipment and can extend the network beyond normal copper Ethernet distance limitations.

Enhanced multicast performance with IGMP Plus

AV-over-IP systems commonly rely on multicast to distribute audio or video from one source to multiple destinations. NETGEAR IGMP Plus helps coordinate multicast behaviour across the switching environment, directing streams only where required and reducing unnecessary traffic.

AV rack design and selectable acoustics

The GSM4230P features rear-facing Ethernet, SFP and power connections for tidy permanent cabling, with status indicators positioned at the front. It supports standard, recessed and reverse rackmounting, allowing integrators to select the most appropriate port orientation. Selectable fan modes help balance cooling requirements against noise levels in studios, theatres, meeting spaces and production environments.

Key features

• 24 Gigabit PoE+ Ethernet ports
• Up to 30W PoE+ per port
• 300W total PoE budget
• Two additional Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Four Gigabit SFP fibre slots
• 60Gbps non-blocking switching fabric
• Engineered for 1G professional AV over IP
• AV-focused management interface
• Preconfigured profiles for popular AV protocols
• NETGEAR IGMP Plus enhanced multicast support
• VLAN and Quality of Service management
• Jumbo-frame support up to 12KB
• Optional AVB support with a separate electronic licence
• Rear-facing connections with front status display
• Selectable fan modes, including fanless operation where suitable
• Standard, recessed and reverse rackmounting options
• Out-of-band management and console connectivity

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