Netgear MSM4214X-TAANAS M4250-12M2XF MANAGED SWITCH (TAA compliant)

Product Overview

The NETGEAR M4250-12M2XF multi-gig switch (MSM4214X-TAANAS) is a TAA-compliant managed switch built for AV-over-IP aggregation. This 2.5G AV-over-IP aggregation switch pairs twelve 2.5G multi-gigabit copper ports with two 10G SFP+ fiber uplinks, color-coded AV profiles, and NETGEAR IGMP Plus for simplified multicast distribution. It serves as a clean star-topology core for M4250 edge switches and high-bandwidth 2.5G endpoints. Creation Networks supplies the MSM4214X-TAANAS for federal, government, and commercial AV projects.

Product Description

The M4250-12M2XF provides twelve 2.5G multi-gigabit copper ports and two 10G SFP+ fiber ports, making it well suited for plug-and-play aggregation in star topologies and for connecting high-bandwidth 2.5G endpoints such as Wi-Fi 6 access points and AVoIP encoders and decoders. As a non-PoE aggregation switch, it focuses bandwidth and management on linking edge switches and multi-gig devices rather than powering endpoints directly. Pre-configured audio and video profiles let integrators assign ports by signal type rather than hand-building VLANs and multicast rules, reducing commissioning time and configuration errors. A dedicated AV web GUI presents the switch in AV terms, while a parallel IT GUI, CLI, and SNMP keep network administrators in familiar territory. NETGEAR IGMP Plus manages Layer-2 multicast without the complexity of PIM, and PTPv2 supports tight clock synchronization for networked audio. As a TAA-compliant model, it suits U.S. federal, government, and public-sector procurement.

Key Features

• TAA compliant — Meets requirements for U.S. federal, government, and public-sector procurement.
• 12x 2.5G multi-gig access — Twelve 2.5G RJ45 ports connect Wi-Fi 6 access points and high-bitrate AVoIP devices.
• Dual 10G SFP+ uplinks — Two 10G SFP+ fiber ports provide high-bandwidth aggregation to edge switches in star topologies.
• Dedicated AV web GUI — Color-coded, port-based AV profiles speed provisioning of audio, video, and control signals.
• Audio profiles — Built-in support for Dante, Q-SYS, AES67, and AVB (AVB license sold separately).
• Video profiles — Profiles for Crestron NVX, AMX SVSI, Q-SYS, NDI, and Dante, plus mixed audio/video/control profiles.
• NETGEAR IGMP Plus — Layer-2 multicast management without PIM, simplifying AV-over-IP video distribution across interconnected switches.
• Auto-Trunk and Auto-LAG — Plug-and-play interconnect for multi-switch deployments.
• Full L2/L3 engine — Static, RIP, and PIM routing, DHCP server, and PTPv2 clock synchronization.
• Comprehensive management — AV GUI plus IT GUI, CLI, SNMP, sFlow, and RSPAN, with centralized control via NETGEAR NMS300.

Typical Applications

• Government space — TAA-compliant aggregation for federal and public-sector facilities.
• Broadcast studio — 10G aggregation core for NDI and SVSI codec workflows.
• Auditorium — Multi-gig distribution backbone for large AV-over-IP systems.
• Conference room — 2.5G connectivity for Wi-Fi 6 access points and AVoIP endpoints.
• Training room — Aggregation for networked video and audio across multiple displays.
• Commercial meeting space — Star-topology core linking M4250 edge switches over 10G fiber.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the M4250-12M2XF designed for?
It is a non-PoE multi-gig aggregation switch that links M4250 edge switches and high-bandwidth 2.5G endpoints over 10G SFP+ fiber in star topologies.

Is this switch TAA compliant?
Yes. The MSM4214X-TAANAS is a TAA-compliant model suited to U.S. federal, government, and public-sector procurement.

Does it provide PoE?
No. This is a non-PoE aggregation switch; pair it with PoE+ M4250 edge switches such as the GSM4212PX or GSM4230P to power endpoints.

Which AV-over-IP platforms does it support?
It includes profiles for Dante, Q-SYS, AES67, AVB (license required), Crestron NVX, AMX SVSI, and NDI, plus mixed audio/video/control profiles.

What warranty is included?
The M4250-12M2XF is covered by NETGEAR's ProSAFE limited lifetime hardware warranty.

Why Buy from Creation Networks

As an authorized NETGEAR reseller with in-house AV and networking expertise, Creation Networks helps you design AV-over-IP systems, plan aggregation topologies, and select the right switches, SFP modules, and licenses. Browse our NETGEAR managed switch collection or contact our team for project and volume quotes. Pricing is subject to change.