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Black metal rack-mount switch with twelve RJ45 ports two SFP+ cages front status LEDs

Netgear Inc.

Netgear Inc. MSM4214X-TAANAS 12x2.5G 2xSFP+ managed network switch

SKU CH-HKBE-1ECXA MPN MSM4214X-TAANAS

Managed 14-port switch with twelve 2.5G RJ45 ports and two 10G SFP+ uplinks, built for AV-over-IP installations

  • 12 multi-gigabit ports at 2.5 Gbps each
  • 2 SFP+ uplinks for 10 Gbps fibre links
  • 100 Gbps non-blocking switching fabric across 14 ports
  • Dedicated 1 Gbps out-of-band management port
  • Console access via USB-C, RJ45 RS232 and USB-A storage

AV-focused managed switch

The Netgear M4250-12M2XF is a 14-port managed switch built for professional audio and video over IP installations. It targets integrators and IT teams who need deterministic switching for media streams. The chassis fits standard racks with reversible or recessed mounting ears for clean cable routing. Dedicated AV engineering and support back the platform.

12 multi-gigabit and 2 SFP+ ports

The decisive spec is the port mix: twelve RJ45 ports running at 100M, 1G or 2.5G speeds plus two SFP+ uplinks at 1G or 10G. This combination handles multi-camera 4K workflows and high-channel-count audio without oversubscribing the 100 Gbps non-blocking fabric. Buyers needing only 1G copper or more than 14 ports should look elsewhere.

Software-controlled thermal profile

Fan speed is governed by software so the unit can run silently when thermal headroom allows, a critical trait for studio and rack rooms where acoustic noise is unacceptable. Under sustained full-load traffic the cooling ramps automatically to maintain the 100 Gbps fabric without throttling. An out-of-band management port and console access keep the switch reachable even during heavy data flows.

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Price $882.99
Pricier than about 62% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight3.18 kg
Package size531 × 173 × 119 mm

Questions about this item

What does the 100 Gbps non-blocking fabric mean when the switch is fully populated?

The 100 Gbps non-blocking fabric provides full line-rate switching across all 14 ports simultaneously, so every 2.5G and 10G connection can run at maximum throughput without internal congestion.

How do the SFP+ uplink ports limit real-world throughput?

The two SFP+ ports accept 1G or 10G transceivers, so each uplink caps at the inserted module speed — 1 Gbps with a 1G module or 10 Gbps with a 10G module.

What mounting options are included for rack installation?

The unit ships with rackmount ears for flush mounting and a second pair that sets the chassis back by 2 inches; the ears can also be reversed so the ports face the front of the rack.

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