What it is
This Netgear M4250-10G2F is a managed PoE switch with eight 1G PoE+ RJ-45 ports, two standard 1G RJ-45 ports, and two SFP slots. It supports up to 24 Gbps switching capacity.
Who it's for
Designed for networks needing Layer 2 and some Layer 3 capabilities with multicast support, suitable for demanding office environments or smaller data centres requiring PoE power and managed features.
Why it's good
The switch supports IGMP snooping and handles up to 2,000 IPv4 and IPv6 multicast entries, ensuring efficient multicast traffic management. Quality of Service (QoS) helps manage different traffic priorities.
When to choose it
Choose this switch if you need a reliable managed PoE device with multicast features and moderate bandwidth. For larger bandwidth or fully Layer 3 routing, consider higher-end models.
Specifications
| Management features | |
|---|---|
| Multicast support | Yes |
| Switch type | Managed |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support | Yes |
| Switch layer | L2/L3 |
| Network | |
| IGMP snooping | Yes |
| IPv6 multicast entries | 2000 |
| IPv4 multicast entries | 2000 |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1ab, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt, IEEE 802.3x |
| Full duplex | Yes |
| VLAN support | Yes |
| Spanning tree protocol | Yes |
| Rate limiting | Yes |
| Number of VLANs | 4093 |
| Link aggregation | Yes |
| Broadcast storm control | Yes |
| 10G support | No |
| Virtual LAN features | MAC address-based VLAN, Private VLAN, Protocol-based VLAN, Tagged VLAN, Voice VLAN |
| Virtual LAN features | |
| VLAN support | Yes |
| Number of VLANs | 4093 |
| Virtual LAN features | MAC address-based VLAN, Private VLAN, Protocol-based VLAN, Tagged VLAN, Voice VLAN |
| Data transmission | |
| Number of VLANs | 4093 |
| Jumbo frames | 12000 |
| Throughput | 17.86 Mpps |
| Latency (1 Gbps) | 2.27 µs |
| Packet buffer memory | 16 MB |
| MAC address table | 16000 entries |
| Switching capacity | 24 Gbit/s |
| Store-and-forward | Yes |
| Number of queues | 8 |
| Jumbo frames support | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Packet buffer memory | 16 MB |
| Processor frequency | 1250 MHz |
| Noise level | 30.06 dB |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 778769 h |
| Internal memory | 2048 MB |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor model | ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Technical details | |
| Form factor | 1U |
| Product colour | Black |
| Processor frequency | 1250 MHz |
| Noise level | 30.06 dB |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 778769 h |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| SFP module slots quantity | 2 |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity | 10 |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| Security | |
| Loop protection | Yes |
| BPDU filtering/protection | Yes |
| Authentication | MAC-based authentication |
| SSH/SSL support | Yes |
| IGMP snooping | Yes |
| Access Control List (ACL) | Yes |
| Authentication type | RADIUS |
| DHCP features | DHCP Option 82, DHCP relay, DHCP server, DHCP snooping, DHCPv6 client, DHCPv6 relay, DHCPv6 server, DHCPv6 snooping |
| Multicast features | |
| Multicast support | Yes |
| IPv6 multicast entries | 2000 |
| IPv4 multicast entries | 2000 |
| Memory | |
| Packet buffer memory | 16 MB |
| Internal memory | 2048 MB |
| Design | |
| Form factor | 1U |
| Product colour | Black |
| LED indicators | PoE, Power, Status |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Indication | |
| LED indicators | PoE, Power, Status |
| Power | |
| Power consumption (typical) | 163.9 W |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) power per port | 30 W |
| Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) ports quantity | 8 |
| Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget | 150 W |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Yes |
| Operational conditions | |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 70 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 95% |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 50 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 90% |
| Operating altitude | 0 - 3000 m |
| Non-operating altitude | 0 - 3000 m |
| Heat dissipation | 559.555 BTU/h |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 440 mm |
| Depth | 200 mm |
| Height | 43.2 mm |
| Weight | 2.85 kg |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
Please check with Creative Systems about current stock and suitability for your network setup before deciding.