NETGEAR GSM4248PX - Managed AV Switch, Black

The NETGEAR GSM4248PX (M4250-40G8XF-PoE+) is an L2/L3/L4 managed switch designed for audio and video over IP deployments. The unit has a switching capacity of 240 Gbit/s to handle heavy, multicast-based streaming traffic. Connectivity includes 40 Gigabit RJ-45 ports and eight 10G-capable SFP module slots for fiber uplinks. The 40 copper ports support Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), providing power to compatible AV endpoints, IP cameras, or access points. A forwarding rate of 178.56 Mpps maintains performance during high-bandwidth usage.

The hardware fits a standard 19-inch 1U rack profile. Network administrators can segment traffic and prioritize AV streams using integrated Quality of Service (QoS) and virtual LAN (VLAN) capabilities. Configuration is managed via a web-based interface or Command Line Interface (CLI), with support for protocols including SNMP, SSH, and HTTPS. Routing features include static routing, IP routing, and IGMP snooping. The unit includes three internal power supply units, with a typical power draw of 74.5 W during non-PoE operation.

• 960 W total PoE budget across 40 PoE+ ports for powering hardware.
• 2048 MB of internal memory and a 32 MB packet buffer for managing large data flows.
• Jumbo frame support up to 12,000 bytes for large data transfers.
• Access Control List (ACL) functionality and MAC address filtering to secure endpoints.
• Security support for AES, SSL 3.0, TLS 1.0, and TLS 1.2 for encrypted network communications.
• Mean time between failures (MTBF) of 487,900 hours.