Is this switch good for Dante audio?

Yes. It is built for 1G and 2.5G AV over IP, and the AV profiles include settings for Dante-style audio networks. The 2.5G ports also leave headroom for larger channel counts.

How is it different from the other M4250 models?

This MSM4214X has 12 multi-gig 2.5G copper ports and 2 SFP+ 10G uplinks. Other M4250 models offer more 1G ports or higher-wattage PoE++ for powered endpoints.

Yes, through the two SFP+ uplink ports. The 12 copper ports run at 1G or 2.5G, not 10G.

Is it rack-mountable?

Yes. It is a 1U rackmount switch with front-facing ports for AV racks.

Does it come with PoE?

This model is listed with PoE, but it is not the Ultra90 PoE++ variant. Check the power budget against your endpoints before buying.

AV integrators and studios running AV over IP who need 2.5G at the edge and 10G fiber uplinks. A plain office network can use a cheaper 1G managed switch.

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Netgear MSM4214X-100NAS AV Line M4250 12 x Ports 2.5GBase-X + 2 x SFP+ Ports Layer 2 Managed Fast Ethernet Network Switch

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What reviewers say

Reviews from AV installers focus on the M4250 line's AV-specific presets and multi-gig ports. Owners say the simplified interface speeds up Dante and video deployments, while some note the port count and PoE limits on this model.

What people mention

SetupPraisedInstallers say the AV presets and simpler UI shorten configuration versus generic managed switches.
Port countMixedSome owners find 12 copper ports limiting once cameras, endpoints and uplinks are counted.
Multi-gigPraisedThe 2.5G ports are called out as the reason to pick this over 1G-only AV switches.
PoECriticisedThis model's PoE class is seen as short of what high-power AV endpoints need.
UplinksPraisedThe dual SFP+ 10G uplinks are valued for fiber aggregation in star topologies.

About the Netgear MSM4214X-100NAS AV Line M4250 12 x Ports 2.5GBase-X + 2 x SFP+ Ports Layer 2 Managed Fast Ethernet Network Switch

The Netgear AV Line M4250-12M2XF is a managed Ethernet switch built for audio and video over IP. It has 12 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports. It supports both twisted pair and optical fiber media.

It comes pre-configured for AV over IP, so encoders and decoders connect with zero configuration. When more setup is needed, an AV web interface is available at the switch's IP address on port 8080. It has AV controls and port-based profiles. Built-in audio profiles cover Dante, Q-SYS and AES67. Video profiles cover NVX, SVSI, Q-SYS, NDI, Kramer KDS, Aurora Multimedia, ZeeVee, Atlona, Dante and SDVoE.

The switch is 1U high and rack-mountable. It has a black display panel with status lights on the front, and the cabling and more status lights on the back. Reverse mounting is possible if you want the ports on the front of the rack. A second pair of rackmount ears lets you mount it recessed by 2 inches. Software-controlled fans can be turned off for fanless operation when the ambient temperature and PoE load allow.

Model

AV Line M4250-12M2XF (MSM4214X)

Part number

MSM4214X-100NAS

Ports

12 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2 x 10 Gigabit SFP+

Media

Twisted pair, optical fiber

Ethernet types

2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet

Management

Managed, Layer 2 (shares the M4250 series Layer 2/Layer 3 switching engine)

Modular

Yes

Form factor

1U, rack-mountable

Mounting

Reversible rack mounting, optional 2-inch recessed rack mounting, 4 x M5 threaded holes on the bottom (50 x 100 mm VESA), 1 x M10 threaded hole in front for clamps

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