NETGEAR M4250-10G2F-PoE+: ports, PoE budget and setup guide
The M4250-10G2F-PoE+ is a 1U AV switch with eight PoE+ ports, two more gigabit ports and two SFP uplinks, with all ports on the back and a clean display panel on the front. Click any port on the panels below to see what it does.
- 1U rack mount
- 8 x 1G PoE+
- 2 x 1G RJ45
- 2 x SFP
- 125 W PoE
- 6.28 lb
M4250-10G2F-PoE+ specifications
| Model | M4250-10G2F-PoE+ (GSM4212P) |
| Form factor | 1U rackmount, ports on the back (reversible) |
| PoE ports | 8 x 10/100/1000 RJ45, PoE+ (802.3at) |
| Other ports | 2 x 10/100/1000 RJ45, 2 x 1000BASE-X SFP |
| PoE budget | 125 W |
| Switching fabric | 24 Gbps non-blocking |
| Throughput (64-byte frames) | 17.86 Mpps |
| Management | RJ45 RS232 and USB-C console, 1G out-of-band port (rear); USB-A storage (front) |
| Power | Internal PSU, C14 inlet with on/off switch |
| Cooling | Side-to-side airflow; fan off, quiet (27.38 dBA) or cool modes |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 440 x 200 x 43.2 mm (17.32 x 7.87 x 1.70 in.) |
| Weight | 2.85 kg (6.28 lb) |
| Max power with full PoE | 163.9 W (559.55 BTU/hr) |
| MTBF at 25 C | 778,769 hours |
| Operating temperature | 32 to 113 F (0 to 45 C) |
Every port on the M4250-10G2F-PoE+, explained
Click a card to light up those ports on the panels above.
8 PoE+ ports8 on the panel
Ports 1 to 8 are gigabit RJ45 with PoE+ for encoders, decoders, cameras and touch panels, up to 30 W per port within the switch's PoE budget.
2 gigabit ports2 on the panel
Ports 9 and 10 are gigabit RJ45 without PoE, for control processors, laptops or a copper uplink.
2 SFP uplinks2 on the panel
Ports 11 and 12 take 1G SFP modules for fiber or copper uplinks.
Out-of-band management1 on the panel
The 1G OOB port on the back connects to a separate management network.
RJ45 console1 on the panel
A standard RS232 straight-through serial console on an RJ45 jack, for local CLI access.
USB-C ports2 on the panel
A USB-C console port sits on the back next to the RJ45 console. The USB-C port on the front is the LED extension port.
USB storage port1 on the panel
A USB-A port on the front display panel for logs, configuration files and firmware images.
Power inlet1 on the panel
A built-in power supply with a C14 inlet and an on/off switch on the back.
- Rear LEDs: Power, Fan and PoE Max, with a reset button below them.
- Front display panel: per-port LEDs for all 12 ports plus system status, so you can check the switch from the front of the rack even though the ports face the back.
- Front M10 threaded hole: for a mounting clamp.
Power, PoE and fan modes
The 125 W PoE budget is shared by ports 1 to 8. With every PoE port at full load the switch draws about 163.9 W; with nothing connected it idles at about 8.53 W.
- Fan off: at 25 C ambient the fans can stay off with up to 80 W of PoE load, as long as the case stays within its temperature limit.
- Quiet mode: 27.38 dBA at 25 C ambient.
- Cool mode: fans at full duty for hot racks, about 55 dBA.
Compare the M4250 series
One datasheet covers 13 M4250 models. They share the same software, AV profiles and management ports, and differ in size, port mix and PoE budget.
| Model | Form factor | Copper ports | Uplinks | PoE budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4250-9G1F-PoE+ | Desktop | 8 x 1G PoE+, 1 x 1G | 1 x SFP (1G) | 110 W |
| M4250-8G2XF-PoE+ | Desktop | 8 x 1G PoE+ | 2 x SFP+ (1G/10G) | 220 W |
| M4250-10G2F-PoE+ | 1U | 8 x 1G PoE+, 2 x 1G | 2 x SFP (1G) | 125 W |
| M4250-10G2XF-PoE+ | 1U | 8 x 1G PoE+, 2 x 1G | 2 x SFP+ (1G/10G) | 240 W |
| M4250-10G2XF-PoE++ | 1U | 8 x 1G PoE++, 2 x 1G | 2 x SFP+ (1G/10G) | 720 W |
| M4250-26G4F-PoE+ | 1U | 24 x 1G PoE+, 2 x 1G | 4 x SFP (1G) | 300 W |
| M4250-26G4F-PoE++ | 1U | 24 x 1G PoE++, 2 x 1G | 4 x SFP (1G) | 720 W (1 PSU), 1,440 W (2 PSU) |
| M4250-26G4XF-PoE+ | 1U | 24 x 1G PoE+, 2 x 1G | 4 x SFP+ (1G/10G) | 480 W |
| M4250-40G8F-PoE+ | 1U | 40 x 1G PoE+ | 8 x SFP (1G) | 480 W |
| M4250-40G8XF-PoE+ | 1U | 40 x 1G PoE+ | 8 x SFP+ (1G/10G) | 960 W |
| M4250-40G8XF-PoE++ | 2U | 40 x 1G PoE++ | 8 x SFP+ (1G/10G) | 720 W to 2,880 W (1 to 3 PSU) |
| M4250-12M2XF | 1U | 12 x 100M/1G/2.5G | 2 x SFP+ (1G/10G) | None |
| M4250-16XF | 1U | None | 16 x SFP+ (10G; first 12 also 1G) | None |
M4250 AV profiles and the AV web interface
Every M4250 ships pre-configured for audio and video over IP, so encoders and decoders can be plugged in and work without setup. IGMP Plus is on by default on VLAN 1, which keeps multicast video from flooding the network.
- AV web interface: browse to the switch's IP address on port 8080 for the AV-specific settings. The regular IT web interface and a CLI are there too.
- Audio profiles: Dante, Q-SYS, AES67 and AVB are built in.
- Video profiles: NVX, AMX, Q-SYS, NDI, Kramer KDS, Aurora Multimedia, ZeeVee, Atlona, Dante, SDVoE and more, plus mixed audio, video and control profiles. Profiles are color coded and applied per port.
- Switch-to-switch links: with Auto-Trunk and Auto-LAG, two M4250s connected together trunk their VLANs and bundle multiple links automatically.
- Fleet management: the NETGEAR Engage controller manages M4250, M4300, M4350 and M4500 switches together.
M4250 management ports
All M4250 models share the same set of management ports, though where they sit (front or back) depends on the model.
- Console: an RJ45 RS232 straight-through serial port and a USB-C console port, for local CLI access.
- Out-of-band Ethernet: a 1G service port for a separate management network.
- USB-A storage: for logs, packet captures, configuration files and firmware images.
- Dual firmware: two firmware images and two configuration files, so updates cause minimal downtime.
Mounting and fan modes
- Rackmount models can be mounted reversed when you want the ports facing the front of the rack. A second, included pair of ears sets the switch back 2 in. (about 5 cm) to leave room for cables.
- Threaded holes underneath (4 x M5 on a 50 x 100 mm VESA pattern) and on the front (1 x M10 for clamps) allow mounting outside a rack.
- Desktop models are meant for conference rooms, mobile studios, under a table or behind a screen, and mount with side flanges.
- Fans are software controlled. Most models can switch the fans off entirely when the room temperature and PoE load are low enough, and offer Quiet and Cool modes otherwise. The M4250-9G1F-PoE+ is fanless.
Fan-off mode depends on ambient temperature and PoE load. Check your model's limits before closing it inside a cabinet or ceiling space.
Frequently asked questions
What is the PoE budget of the NETGEAR M4250-10G2F-PoE+?+
125 W shared across the eight PoE+ ports, with up to 30 W per port.
Where are the ports on the M4250-10G2F-PoE+?+
All network, console and power connections are on the back, with a black display panel and port LEDs on the front. You can mount it reversed if you want the ports facing the front of the rack.
What uplinks does the M4250-10G2F-PoE+ have?+
Two 1G SFP ports (11 and 12) plus two extra gigabit RJ45 ports (9 and 10).
Can the M4250-10G2F-PoE+ run with the fans off?+
Yes, at 25 C ambient with up to 80 W of PoE load. Quiet mode runs at 27.38 dBA.
How do I open the M4250 AV interface?+
Browse to the switch's IP address followed by :8080. The standard IT web interface is on the normal port.
Which audio protocols do M4250 switches support out of the box?+
Dante, Q-SYS, AES67 and AVB profiles are built in, and AVB supports up to 256 streams per switch.
Can the M4250 run with its fans off?+
Yes on most models, when the ambient temperature and PoE load are low enough. The switch also has Quiet and Cool fan modes, and the M4250-9G1F-PoE+ has no fans at all.
Plan this network switch in your rack
The M4250-10G2F-PoE+ is in the Netgear library for DaMatrix, with every port mapped so you can drag it into a rack, patch it and print the documentation.
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Summarized from the NETGEAR M4250 Series AV Line Managed Switches Datasheet. This page is a quick reference; check the full manual for safety warnings and model-specific limits.