Network & Communication

Switching Engineered for AV over IP

Introducing the NETGEAR AV Line of M4250 Switches, developed and engineered for audio/video professionals with dedicated service and support. M4250 has been built from the ground up for the growing AV over IP market, combining years of networking expertise in AV with M4300 and M4500 series with best practices from leading experts in the professional AV market. AV codecs generally use 1Gbps or 10Gbps per stream and the AV Line of M4250 targets the widespread 1Gbps codecs.

PoE+, Ultra90 PoE++ and rear-facing ports ensure a clean integration in AV racks. M4250 switches come pre-configured for standard audio and video signals. When requirements are more specific, an AV user interface offers customization with port-based profiles. For audio Dante, Q-SYS and AES67 profiles are available, as well as an AVB profile requiring an AVB license sold separately. For video the M4250 offers profiles for NVX, AMX, Q-SYS, NDI, Dante etc. as well as audio/ video/control mixed profiles. When multiple switches are used, NETGEAR IGMP PlusTM brings automation for you to just connect them together, or with M4300 and M4500 switches.

Highlights

Extended AV features

• Dedicated AV web-based GUI interface for more specific AV installations
• Color-based AV profiles can be applied to the different ports
• Dante, Q-SYS, AES67 and AVB audio profiles
• AVB requires a license (sold separately
• NVX, SVSI, Q-SYS, NDI and Dante video profiles
• Audio / video / control mixed profiles
• Automatic switch interconnect with NETGEAR Auto-Trunk, Auto-LAG and IGMP Plus
• Common Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching engine across all M4250 models
• Built-in IT web GUI, console, telnet and SSH consistent with other NETGEAR M4300 and M4500 series
• Feature set includes static, RIP and PIM routing, DHCP Server and PTPv2

• AVB is one of the many features designed into the M4250 product line
• AVB is an industry standard for transporting content over a network
• AVB is used most often when very low latency is required such as in live performances when lip sync is critical
• All of the AV Line M4250 switches can be optionally licensed for AVB support

• Standard or recessed mounting with all ports in the back, or all ports in the front
• Fully featured L2/L3/L4 platform for midsize Enterprise campus networks, IoT and IPTV

• Industry standard command line interface (CLI), main NETGEAR IT web interface (GUI), SNMP, sFlow and RSPAN
• Single-pane-of-glass NMS300 management platform with centralized firmware updates and massconfiguration support

• NETGEAR M4250 series is covered under NETGEAR ProSAFE Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
• 90 days of Technical Support via phone and email, Lifetime Technical Support through online chat and Lifetime Next Business Day hardware replacement

Easy Expansion with Plug and Play Connectivity

The NETGEAR 8-port Multi-Gigabit Unmanaged Switch, MS308, help businesses cost effectively expand their networks with multi-gig speeds. The MS308 Multi-Gigabit Ethernet switch comes with eight (8) 2.5G ports in a metal case and can be placed on a desk or mounted on a wall with the included wall-mount kit. This switch is energy efficient, built to last, and rigorously tested to provide the reliability businesses need. 802.1p traffic prioritization and jumbo frame support allow for seamless integration with more sophisticated networks.

Highlights

• Simple set up with no software or configuration needed.
• Flexible desktop or wall placement.
• Easy monitoring through per port LEDs for port activity and speed.
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) support for maxium power savings.
• 8 ports of multi-gig (100Mbps/1Gbps/2.5Gbps) speeds to connect devices instantly and give them each exactly the speed they need.
• Non-blocking switching architecture for maximum throughput at wire speed.
• Fanless, silent operation with desktop and wall mounting options.

More from the Manufacturer

The NETGEAR M4300 Stackable Switch Series delivers L2/L3/L4 and IPv4/IPv6 cost-effective services for mid-enterprise edge with full PoE+ and SMB core deployments with unrivalled ease of use: 10 Gigabit models can seamlessly stack with 1 Gigabit models within the series, enabling spine and leaf line-rate stacking topologies. Non-stop forwarding (NSF) virtual chassis architectures provide advanced High Availability (HA) with hitless failover across the stack. Dual redundant, modular power supplies equipping full width models contribute to business continuity management. Layer 3 feature set includes static, dynamic and policy-based routing - as standard. Perfect for wireless access, unified communications and IP video, the NETGEAR M4300 Switch Series is also ready for the future, with Software-defined Network (SDN) and OpenFlow 1.3 enabled for your network.

• M4300 is flexible enough for mixed stacking between 10 Gigabit and 1 Gigabit models, using any 10G port with any media type (RJ45, SFP+, DAC cables)
• High-availability is another key differentiator for stackable solutions: in case of a master switch failure, NSF and hitless failover ensure the standby switch takes over while forwarding plane continues to forward traffic on the operational stack members without any service interruption

• Two half-width M4300 switches can be paired in a single rack space for redundant Top of Rack installations with Auto-iSCSI prioritization
• 10 Gigabit ports are all independent and 1G backward compatible for progressive transition to 10G speeds

• Entire feature set including L2 switching (multi-tiered access control) and L3 routing (static, RIP, OSPF, VRRP, PIM, PBR) is available without license
• DHCP/BootP innovative auto-installation including firmware and configuration file upload automation

• Line-rate spine and leaf stacking topologies offer multiple possibilities in server rooms, in branch collapsed cores or at the edge of growing networks
• Even if an organization is not ready for SDN, OpenFlow support offers future-ready design for maximum investment protection

• With successive tiering, the Authentication Manager allows for authentication methods per port for a tiered authentication based on configured time-outs
• With BYOD, tiered Dot1x -> MAB -> Captive Portal authentication is powerful and simple to implement with strict policies

• Industry standard command line interface (CLI), functional NETGEAR web interface (GUI), SNMP, sFlow and RSPAN
• Single-pane-of-glass NMS300 management platform with centralized firmware updates and mass-configuration support

• NETGEAR M4300 series is covered under NETGEAR ProSafe Lifetime Hardware Warranty
• 90 days of Technical Support via phone and email, Lifetime Technical Support through online chat and Lifetime Next Business Day hardware replacement

Expanding Wired Connectivity for SOHO Networks

NETGEAR is expanding its portfolio of next-generation 2.5G Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switches with the introduction of the new MS305E and MS308E. These switches come with 5 or 8 2.5G Multi-Gig ports in a durable metal case and are designed to seamlessly integrate into any business environment.

Featuring fundamental network capabilities such as network monitoring, traffic prioritization, VLANs, QoS, IGMP Snooping, and an intuitive web-based GUI, these switches provide an adaptable network solution with effortless management. Plus Switches are the perfect upgrade from plug-and-play Unmanaged Switches, delivering essential networking features at an affordable price.

Highlights

• Enable network configuration and management at the price point of Unmanaged Switches
• Simple, yet useful network set-up on top of plug-and-play connectivity
• Business-friendly and easy-to-use web browser-based management GUI
• VLAN support for traffic segmentation
• Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization
• Auto "denial-of-service (DoS) prevention
• Troubleshoot connection issues via cable test
• Loop detection and broadcast storm controls
• Rate limiting for better bandwidth allocation
• Port mirroring for network monitoring
• Jumbo frame support
• Fanless, silent operation with desktop and wall-mount options

The NETGEAR M4300 Stackable Switch Series delivers L2/L3/L4 and IPv4/IPv6 cost-effective services for mid-enterprise edge with full PoE+ and SMB core deployments with unrivalled ease of use: 10 Gigabit models can seamlessly stack with 1 Gigabit models within the series, enabling spine and leaf line-rate stacking topologies. Non-stop forwarding (NSF) virtual chassis architectures provide advanced High Availability (HA) with hitless failover across the stack. Dual redundant, modular power supplies equipping full width models contribute to business continuity management. Layer 3 feature set includes static, dynamic and policy-based routing - as standard. Perfect for wireless access, unified communications and IP video, the NETGEAR M4300 Switch Series is also ready for the future, with Software-defined Network (SDN) and OpenFlow 1.3 enabled for your network.

• M4300 is flexible enough for mixed stacking between 10 Gigabit and 1 Gigabit models, using any 10G port with any media type (RJ45, SFP+, DAC cables)
• High-availability is another key differentiator for stackable solutions: in case of a master switch failure, NSF and hitless failover ensure the standby switch takes over while forwarding plane continues to forward traffic on the operational stack members without any service interruption

• Two half-width M4300 switches can be paired in a single rack space for redundant Top of Rack installations with Auto-iSCSI prioritization
• 10 Gigabit ports are all independent and 1G backward compatible for progressive transition to 10G speeds

• Entire feature set including L2 switching (multi-tiered access control) and L3 routing (static, RIP, OSPF, VRRP, PIM, PBR) is available without license
• DHCP/BootP innovative auto-installation including firmware and configuration file upload automation

• Line-rate spine and leaf stacking topologies offer multiple possibilities in server rooms, in branch collapsed cores or at the edge of growing networks
• Even if an organization is not ready for SDN, OpenFlow support offers future-ready design for maximum investment protection

• With successive tiering, the Authentication Manager allows for authentication methods per port for a tiered authentication based on configured time-outs
• With BYOD, tiered Dot1x -> MAB -> Captive Portal authentication is powerful and simple to implement with strict policies

• Industry standard command line interface (CLI), functional NETGEAR web interface (GUI), SNMP, sFlow and RSPAN
• Single-pane-of-glass NMS300 management platform with centralized firmware updates and mass-configuration support

• NETGEAR M4300 series is covered under NETGEAR ProSafe Lifetime Hardware Warranty
• 90 days of Technical Support via phone and email, Lifetime Technical Support through online chat and Lifetime Next Business Day hardware replacement