Netgear XSM4216F-100NAS M4250-16XF AV Switch

Product Overview

The NETGEAR M4250-16XF AV switch (XSM4216F-100NAS) is an all-fiber managed switch built for AV-over-IP fiber aggregation and core distribution. It provides sixteen 1G/10G SFP+ ports, giving integrators a dense fiber backbone for connecting encoders, decoders, and edge switches over long distances. The NETGEAR XSM4216F runs the AV Line firmware with pre-configured profiles for Dante, Q-SYS, NDI, and Crestron NVX. A dedicated AV web GUI and NETGEAR IGMP Plus keep this 16-port SFP+ fiber switch simple to commission.

Product Description

As a non-PoE fiber switch, the M4250-16XF is designed to sit at the heart of an AV-over-IP network rather than power endpoints directly. Its sixteen 1G/10G SFP+ cages accept fiber optics for long-distance runs between rooms, floors, or buildings, supporting star-topology cores and high-bandwidth aggregation. The full Layer 2 and Layer 3 engine supports static, RIP, and PIM routing plus a DHCP server, while NETGEAR IGMP Plus manages AV-over-IP multicast at Layer 2 without requiring PIM. Auto-Trunk and Auto-LAG simplify multi-switch interconnect, and PTPv2 supports time-sensitive media. The dedicated AV GUI presents color-coded, port-based profiles for audio, video, and control, while a parallel IT GUI, CLI, SNMP, and sFlow give network teams deeper management. The unit is a 1U rack-mount design with reversible front/rear mounting for flexible installation in core and distribution racks.

Key Features

• 16x 1G/10G SFP+ fiber ports — Dense fiber aggregation for AV-over-IP cores and backbones.
• All-fiber design — Clean, long-distance links between rooms, floors, and buildings.
• Dedicated AV web GUI — Color-coded, port-based AV profiles for fast role assignment without CLI work.
• Audio profiles — Dante, Q-SYS, AES67, and AVB (AVB license sold separately).
• Video profiles — AMX SVSI, Crestron NVX, Q-SYS, NDI, and Dante.
• NETGEAR IGMP Plus — Layer-2 multicast for AV-over-IP without PIM, with Auto-Trunk and Auto-LAG for plug-and-play interconnect.
• Full L2/L3 engine — Static, RIP, and PIM routing, DHCP server, and PTPv2 for time-sensitive media.
• 1U rack-mount design — Reversible front/rear mounting for core and distribution racks.
• ProSAFE limited lifetime warranty — Backed by NETGEAR's ProSAFE limited lifetime hardware warranty.

Typical Applications

• Auditorium — Fiber core aggregating AV-over-IP encoders and decoders across a large room.
• Broadcast studio — PTPv2 timing and 10G fiber for NDI and time-sensitive media backbones.
• Government space — Long-distance fiber distribution between secure rooms and floors.
• Commercial meeting space — Aggregating edge switches and AV endpoints over a fiber backbone.
• All-hands room — High-bandwidth fiber core for large-scale AV-over-IP distribution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the M4250-16XF supply PoE?
No. The XSM4216F is an all-fiber, non-PoE switch designed for aggregation and core distribution rather than powering endpoints. Pair it with a PoE AV switch at the edge for powered devices.

What optics does it accept?
The sixteen SFP+ cages accept 1G and 10G SFP/SFP+ fiber optics. Contact our team for help selecting compatible optics for your run lengths.

Does AV-over-IP multicast require PIM?
No. NETGEAR IGMP Plus handles AV multicast at Layer 2, so you can deploy multi-switch AV-over-IP cores without configuring PIM.

How does it fit into an AV-over-IP design?
It works well as a fiber core that aggregates edge switches and fiber-connected encoders and decoders across rooms, floors, or buildings.

What warranty is included?
The switch is backed by NETGEAR's ProSAFE limited lifetime hardware warranty.

Can Creation Networks help design the fiber backbone?
Yes. Contact our team for help with topology, optic selection, and matching edge switches for your AV-over-IP system.

Why Buy from Creation Networks

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