Overview

The NETGEAR GSM4212PX-100EUS is a high-performance 12-port managed PoE+ switch designed specifically for professional AV over IP and enterprise networking. Equipped with eight Gigabit PoE+ ports, two Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, and two 10G SFP+ uplink ports, it delivers reliable connectivity, high-speed data transfer, and a generous 240W PoE budget to power compatible devices. Its fanless design and rear-facing ports make it ideal for clean, quiet rack installations in conference rooms, broadcast environments, education facilities, and commercial AV deployments.

Description

Purpose-built for modern audio and video networks, the NETGEAR GSM4212PX combines enterprise-grade Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 switching with an intuitive AV-focused management interface. Pre-configured for AV over IP straight out of the box, it simplifies deployment while providing advanced traffic management, multicast support, security, and flexible network customization. The GSM4212PX-100EUS is an excellent solution for IP cameras, digital signage, VoIP phones, live production systems, and demanding business networks.

Features

Key Highlights

• 12-port managed Gigabit switch
• 8 x Gigabit PoE+ ports delivering up to 30W per port
• 240W total PoE power budget
• 2 x Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports
• 2 x 10G SFP+ fibre uplink ports
• Fanless operation for silent performance
• Rear-facing ports for tidy AV rack installations
• Optimised for AV over IP applications
• Advanced Layer 2, Layer 3 and Layer 4 switching
• Dedicated AV management interface

Built for Professional AV Networks
The M4250 Series has been engineered specifically for the growing AV over IP market. It combines NETGEAR's networking expertise with dedicated functionality for professional audio and video installations, making it ideal for environments using 1Gbps and 10Gbps media streams.

Out-of-the-box AV profiles simplify deployment, while the intuitive web-based AV interface allows installers to configure port-specific settings with minimal effort.

Supported AV profiles include:

• Dante
• Q-SYS
• AES67
• NVX
• NDI
• SVSI
• AMX
• Mixed audio, video and control profiles
• AVB support with optional licence

Powerful PoE Performance
Eight PoE+ ports provide power and data over a single Ethernet cable, reducing installation complexity and eliminating the need for separate power supplies for compatible devices.

PoE capabilities include:

• Up to 30W per PoE+ port
• 240W total PoE budget
• Scheduled PoE power management
• Suitable for cameras, wireless access points, AV endpoints and VoIP phones

Optimised for AV Rack Installations
Designed with professional installers in mind, the switch features rear-facing network ports that keep cabling neat and organised inside AV racks. The fanless chassis provides silent operation, making it suitable for recording studios, boardrooms, theatres and other noise-sensitive environments.

Advanced Network Management
The GSM4212PX offers multiple management options for both AV professionals and IT administrators.

Management options include:

• Dedicated AV web interface
• Standard NETGEAR web GUI
• Command Line Interface (CLI)
• SSH
• Telnet
• SNMP
• sFlow
• RSPAN
• NMS300 centralised management

Reliable Switching and Multicast Performance
The switch is designed to deliver reliable performance for bandwidth-intensive multimedia traffic with intelligent multicast handling and automatic switch interconnection.

Networking technologies include:

• NETGEAR IGMP Plus
• Auto-LAG
• Auto-Trunk
• IGMP Snooping
• MLD Snooping
• Multicast VLAN Registration
• PIM-SM and PIM-DM routing
• IEEE 1588 PTPv2 Transparent Clock

Enterprise-Class Routing
The NETGEAR GSM4212PX-100EUS supports comprehensive Layer 3 routing capabilities, making it suitable for business and campus deployments.

Routing functions include:

• Static IPv4 and IPv6 routing
• ECMP static routing
• RIP v2
• Policy Based Routing
• DHCP Relay
• VLAN routing wizard
• Router Discovery Protocol
• Loopback interfaces

Comprehensive Security
Security features help protect the network while maintaining reliable operation across business and AV environments.

Security capabilities include:

• 802.1X authentication
• MAC Authentication Bypass
• DHCP Snooping
• Dynamic ARP Inspection
• IP Source Guard
• Access Control Lists
• Private VLANs
• BPDU Guard
• Root Guard
• Secure SSH and TLS management
• TACACS+ and RADIUS authentication

Quality of Service
Advanced Quality of Service ensures latency-sensitive applications such as voice and video receive priority across the network.

QoS technologies include:

• 802.1p Class of Service
• DiffServ prioritisation
• Eight hardware queues
• Auto-VoIP
• Layer 2, Layer 3 and Layer 4 traffic classification
• Rate limiting
• Bandwidth management

Ideal Applications
The NETGEAR GSM4212PX is suited to a wide variety of professional installations, including:

• AV over IP deployments
• Corporate meeting rooms
• Live event production
• Digital signage networks
• Broadcast studios
• Education campuses
• Hospitality venues
• Enterprise LANs
• IP surveillance systems
• VoIP communications

Technical Summary

• Part Number / SKU: GSM4212PX-100EUS
• Total Ports: 12
• 10 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
• 8 x PoE+ ports
• 2 x Gigabit uplink ports
• 2 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports
• 240W PoE budget
• Fanless cooling
• Managed Layer 2, Layer 3 and Layer 4 switch
• Rear-facing ports for clean rack integration

The NETGEAR GSM4212PX-100EUS delivers enterprise-grade networking with purpose-built AV functionality, combining powerful PoE+, advanced management, high-speed fibre connectivity and intelligent multicast handling into a compact, rack-ready switch that simplifies both AV and business network deployments.

Specifications

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Specifications
Product Code	GSM4212PX-100EUS
Physical Specification
Dimensions (WxDxH)	440 x 200 x 43.2mm
Weight	2.9Kg (6.39lb)
Technical Specs
Primary Port Speed	1 Gigabit
Number of Ports	12 (10x 1G, 2x SFP+)
PoE Ports / Budget	8 PoE+ (30W/port), 240W Budget
IGMP Support	Enhanced (NETGEAR IGMP Plus )
Jumbo Frame Support	Yes, up to 12kb
Acoustics	Fanless or 39.22dB@25ºC
Power Consumption	With PoE: 306.4W/1046.050Btu/hr , Without PoE: 25W/85.35Btu/hr , Standby without any port connection: 12.96W/44.245Btu/hr
AVB Support	Yes. Electronic license required, activation key sent via email (AVB4212PX-10000S)
Models	M4250-10G2XF-PoE+ (GSM4212PX)
General	8-port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) PoE+ with 240W PoE budget
	2-port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45)
	2-port 1000/10GBASE-X (SFP+)
	60 Gbps non-blocking fabric across 12 ports
	Out-of-band 1G Ethernet management port
	USB-C and RJ45 RS232 console ports and USB-A storage port
	Front black display panel and all ports in the back
	Possible reversed mounting with ports in the front
	Rack-mounting standard brackets
	Longer brackets for recessed mounting (2 inches / 5 cm)
	Threaded hole in front (1xM10) for clamps
	Threaded holes on the bottom (4xM5) for 50x100mm VESA plates
	Selectable fan modes for fanless, quiet, or cool operation
	Dimensions (WxDxH): 440 x 200 x 43.2 mm
	Weight: 2.9Kg (6.39lb)
Key Features	Uplink options include 1G for audio installations or standalone video installations as well as 10G uplinks for larger scale video deployments
	Also includes 12-port multi-gigabit Ethernet and 16-port 1G/10G fiber models for plug and play aggregation in a star topology
	Designed for a clean integration with traditional, rack-mounted, AV equipment
	The M4250 switches come with a sleek, black display panel with status in front and all cabling plus additional status in the back
	Reversed mounting is possible when ports are desired on the front of the rack
	A second pair of rackmount ears allows the switches to be mounted recessed by 2-inches to allow for the cabling
	Software-controlled fan adjustments enable the fans to be turned off when ambient temperature and PoE loads are appropriate for a totally fanless operation
	Threaded holes on the bottom (4xM5 for 50x100mm VESA) and in front (1xM10 for clamps) allow for universal mounting options outside the rack as well
AV Software Features	Pre-configured for audio and video over IP out of the box, the M4250 switches enable encoders and decoders to be connected with zero configuration
	When more configuration is required, an AV web-based GUI is available
	This interface has been specially designed for AV installers with specific AV-related controls made more accessible and with port-based profiles
	For audio, profiles for Dante, Q-SYS, AES67 are built-in, as well as an AVB profile (AVB license sold separately)
	For video, the M4250 offers profiles for NVX, SVSI, Q-SYS, NDI, Kramer KDS, Aurora Multimedia, ZeeVee, Atlona, Dante and SDVoE
	Other AV CODECs and manufacturers are supported as well as audio/video/control mixed profiles
	To further simplify star deployments, NETGEAR IGMP Plus brings multicast automation between all M4250 switches, and with M4300/M4500
	With Auto-Trunk and Auto-LAG, simply connect M4250 switches together and you are done!
Other Software Features	All M4250 switches share the same high-end NETGEAR Layer 2 / Layer 3 switching engine for a consistent experience
	All switches in the M4250 series have another main, IT web-based GUI for midsize Enterprise campus networks, IoT and IPTV
	Additional features include static, RIP and PIM-SM, DM and SSM multicast routing, DHCP Server and PTPv2 Transparent Clock (1-step E2E)
	AVB is the only feature requiring a license, all other advanced features are available license-free
	Advanced classifier-based, time-based hardware implementation for L2 (MAC), L3 (IP) and L4 (UDP/TCP transport ports) security and prioritization
	Selectable Port-Channel / LAG (802.3ad - 802.1AX) L2/L3/L4 hashing for fault tolerance and load sharing with any type of Ethernet channeling
	Voice VLAN with SIP, H323 and SCCP protocols detection and LLDP-MED IP phones automatic QoS and VLAN configuration
	Efficient authentication tiering with successive DOT1X, MAB and Captive Portal methods for streamlined BYOD
	Comprehensive IPv4/IPv6 static and dynamic routing including Policy-based routing and 6-to-4 tunneling
	Advanced IPv4/IPv6 security implementation including malicious code detection, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard protection and DoS attacks mitigation
Management Features	DHCP/BootP innovative auto-installation including firmware and configuration file upload automation
	Industry standard SNMP, RMON, MIB, LLDP, AAA, sFlow, RSPAN and PTPv2
	Service port for out-of-band Ethernet management (OOB)
	Standard RS232 straight-through serial RJ45 and USB Type-C ports for local management console
	Standard USB-A port for local storage, logs, configuration or image files
	Dual firmware image for updates with minimum service interruption
	Single-pane-of-glass NMS300 management platform with mass configuration support
	Industry standard command line interface (CLI) for IT admins used to other vendors commands
	Fully functional Web console (main GUI) for IT admins who prefer an easy to use graphical interface
	Dedicated AV web-based GUI interface available at [switch IP address:8080] for AV installations
Warranty and Support	NETGEAR ProSAFE Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
	Included Lifetime Technical Support
	Included Lifetime Next Business Day Hardware Replacement
	Offering free network design services and installation support, the NETGEAR Engineering Services Team is ready to help ensure your 1G deployments with the M4250 AV over IP switches go as smooth as possible. Just drop us an email at ProAVDesign@netgear.com to get started!