Netgear GSM4248PX-TAANAS 48-Port AV-over-IP PoE+ Managed Switch
Overview?
The Netgear GSM4248PX-TAANAS is a TAA-compliant member of the M4250 AV Line, specifically engineered for professional AV-over-IP deployments in government, corporate, and educational environments. Unlike traditional enterprise switches that require extensive manual configuration for multicast traffic, this unit features a dedicated AV web-based interface. This allows engineers to deploy pre-configured profiles for common protocols such as Dante, NVX, Q-SYS, and NDI5 without deep-diving into complex CLI commands.
Physically, the switch provides 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ support and 8 SFP+ 10G uplink ports, delivering a total switching capacity of 240 Gbps. The 480W internal power budget ensures reliable delivery to endpoints like PTZ cameras, touch panels, and encoders. Designed for flexible installation, it supports reversed mounting with ports in the back and status LEDs in the front, fitting seamlessly into standard AV racks. Its TAA compliance makes it a mandatory choice for federal projects requiring secure, US-government-approved networking hardware. This switch bridges the gap between IT-grade reliability and AV-centric usability at the network edge.
Key Features
- – 40x 1G PoE+ ports with a 480W total power budget.
- – 8x 10G SFP+ fiber uplinks for high-bandwidth backhaul.
- – TAA compliant for US government and federal procurement.
- – Pre-configured AV profiles for Dante, NDI, and Q-SYS.
- Brand Netgear
- Part Number GSM4248PX-TAANAS
- Product Type Managed AV-over-IP Switch
- Total Ports 48 (40x RJ45, 8x SFP+)
- PoE Support 40x PoE+ (802.3at)
- PoE Budget 480 W
- Switching Capacity 240 Gbps
- Throughput 178.5 Mpps
- Form Factor 1U Rackmount (Reversible)
- Management Web UI, CLI, AV GUI, NMS300
- Dimensions 440 x 400 x 43.2 mm
- Weight 5.85 kg
- Operating Temperature 0? to 50? C
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes the TAANAS version different from the standard GSM4248PX? The TAANAS suffix indicates that the product is Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant, making it eligible for purchase by the US federal government and for use in GSA schedule contracts.
- Can this switch be mounted with the ports facing the rear of the rack? Yes, the M4250 series is designed with reversible mounting options, allowing ports to be at the back for clean AV rack integration while keeping status LEDs visible at the front.
- Does this switch support Layer 3 routing? Yes, it supports Layer 3 Lite features, including static routing and DHCP server capabilities, which are essential for segmenting AV traffic across different VLANs.
- Is the cooling system suitable for quiet environments? The switch features software-controlled fans that can be adjusted based on temperature and PoE load, including a “Fan Off” mode for low-heat scenarios to minimize acoustic noise.
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