GSM4230P-100EUS
Netgear GSM4230P 30 Port M4250 Managed Switch with 24x Gigabit PoE+ (300W) & 2x Gbit & 4x SFP Ports
Overview Summary:
The NETGEAR M4250 GSM4230P is a professional 30-port managed Gigabit switch designed for demanding AV-over-IP, enterprise and commercial network environments. With 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports delivering a 300W power budget, 2 additional Gigabit ports and 4 SFP uplink ports, it provides reliable connectivity, flexible deployment and advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 management. Buy now for dependable networking performance in South Africa.Pre-configured for audio and video over IP straight out of the box, this switch simplifies installation while offering extensive management features for growing business networks. Its fanless operation and rackmount design make it an excellent choice for professional AV racks, corporate installations and network infrastructure upgrades. Shop now to build a high-performance and scalable network.
What tier does this fall into?
Enterprise / Professional AVWhat is this best for?
AV over IP deployments, enterprise networking, PoE device connectivity, IP cameras, VoIP phones, wireless access points, managed business networks, rack-mounted network installationsOverview:
NETGEAR GSM4230P M4250 30-Port Managed PoE+ AV Network Switch
Built for professional AV over IP deployments, the NETGEAR GSM4230P M4250 Managed Switch delivers reliable Gigabit networking with advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities. It features 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports with a 300W power budget, two additional Gigabit uplink ports, and four dedicated SFP fibre ports for flexible network expansion. Designed specifically for audio and video environments, the switch arrives pre-configured for AV over IP, reducing setup time while providing dependable performance for professional installations. Its fanless design also makes it ideal for noise-sensitive environments such as studios, conference rooms, and broadcast facilities.
Description:
The NETGEAR GSM4230P M4250 Managed Switch is engineered for demanding AV over IP applications where reliability, low latency, and simplified deployment are essential. Equipped with 24 PoE+ Gigabit ports, additional Gigabit uplinks, and four SFP fibre ports, it supports professional audio, video, and control systems while providing intelligent management, advanced security, and enterprise-class networking. The GSM4230P-100EUS is an excellent choice for corporate AV, education, live events, hospitality, digital signage, and production environments.
Features:
Why Choose the NETGEAR GSM4230P
Unlike traditional managed switches, the M4250 Series has been purpose-built for professional AV installations. It combines enterprise networking capabilities with an intuitive AV-focused interface, making deployment easier for both AV professionals and IT administrators.
The switch includes dedicated AV profiles that simplify configuration for popular protocols and manufacturers, while maintaining the flexibility expected from a fully managed Layer 2 and Layer 3 platform.
Key Highlights
- 30-port managed Gigabit switch
- 24 x Gigabit PoE+ ports delivering up to 30W per port
- Total PoE power budget of 300W
- 2 x dedicated Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports
- 4 x SFP fibre uplink ports
- Fanless operation for silent performance
- Pre-configured for Audio and Video over IP
- Rear-facing ports for clean rack installations
- Advanced Layer 2, Layer 3 and Layer 4 networking capabilities
Designed for Professional AV Networks
The M4250 Series has been developed specifically for modern AV over IP environments where performance, reliability, and simplified deployment are critical. Out of the box, the switch includes predefined AV profiles for a wide range of leading audio and video technologies.
Supported deployment profiles include:
- Dante
- AES67
- Q-SYS
- NDI
- NVX
- AMX
- SVSI
- Kramer KDS
- Aurora Multimedia
- Atlona
- ZeeVee
- Mixed audio, video and control configurations
For installations requiring Audio Video Bridging (AVB), optional AVB licensing is supported.
Flexible Connectivity
The GSM4230P provides an excellent balance between endpoint connectivity and fibre expansion, making it suitable for medium-sized AV installations and enterprise deployments.
Port configuration includes:
- 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE+ ports
- 2 x Gigabit Ethernet uplinks
- 4 x Gigabit SFP fibre ports
- 300W shared PoE budget
- Up to 30W PoE+ output per powered port
Advanced AV Networking
The switch is engineered to simplify multicast and media distribution while maintaining extremely low latency.
Capabilities include:
- Dedicated AV web interface
- Colour-based port profiles
- Automatic multicast optimisation with NETGEAR IGMP Plus
- Auto-Trunk and Auto-LAG for simplified switch interconnection
- PTPv2 precision timing support
- QoS optimisation for voice and video traffic
- Low-latency switching for AV streams
Enterprise-Class Network Management
Although optimised for AV professionals, the GSM4230P also includes comprehensive enterprise networking features suitable for IT environments.
Management options include:
- Web management interface
- Command Line Interface (CLI)
- SSH
- Telnet
- SNMP
- sFlow monitoring
- RSPAN
- Centralised network management compatibility
- Dual firmware images
- Dual configuration files
Security and Network Protection
The switch incorporates extensive security capabilities to protect business and AV networks.
Security technologies include:
- 802.1X authentication
- MAC authentication bypass
- RADIUS and TACACS+
- DHCP Snooping
- Dynamic ARP Inspection
- IP Source Guard
- Private VLAN support
- Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- Secure HTTPS and SSH management
- Port security
- BPDU Guard and Root Guard
Layer 3 Routing Performance
For organisations requiring routing between VLANs and network segmentation, the switch supports a wide range of advanced routing technologies.
Routing functionality includes:
- Static IPv4 and IPv6 routing
- RIP routing
- DHCP Relay
- Policy Based Routing
- ECMP static routing
- VLAN routing
- Multiple helper IP support
Ideal Deployment Environments
The NETGEAR GSM4230P is suitable for numerous professional networking applications, including:
- Corporate AV systems
- Conference centres
- Education campuses
- Houses of worship
- Live production
- Broadcast facilities
- Hospitality venues
- Digital signage
- Enterprise networks
- IPTV deployments
- Smart building infrastructure
Technical Summary
- Model: NETGEAR GSM4230P
- Part Number / SKU: GSM4230P-100EUS
- Product family: M4250 AV Line
- Total ports: 30
- PoE ports: 24 x Gigabit PoE+
- Additional Ethernet ports: 2 x Gigabit
- Fibre connectivity: 4 x SFP
- PoE budget: 300W
- Maximum PoE output: 30W per port
- Management: Fully managed Layer 2, Layer 3 and Layer 4
- Cooling: Fanless
- Deployment: Pre-configured for Audio and Video over IP
An Excellent Choice for Modern AV Infrastructure
Whether deploying professional audio systems, video distribution, digital signage, or enterprise AV networks, the NETGEAR GSM4230P delivers the performance, management capabilities, and simplified configuration required for demanding installations. With silent fanless operation, intelligent AV optimisation, robust security, and a comprehensive managed networking feature set, the GSM4230P-100EUS provides a dependable foundation for scalable AV over IP and business networking environments.
Specifications:
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Specifications![]() | |
| Product Code | GSM4230P-100EUS![]() |
| Physical Specification | |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 440 x 257 x 43.2 mm |
| Weight | 4.3Kg (9.47lb) |
| Technical Specs | |
| Primary Port Speed | 1 Gigabit |
| Number of Ports | 30 (24x 1G PoE+, 2x 1G, 4x SFP) |
| PoE Ports / Budget | 24 PoE+ (30W/port), 300W Budget |
| IGMP Support | Enhanced (NETGEAR IGMP Plus ) |
| Jumbo Frame Support | Yes, up to 12kb |
| AVB Support | Yes. Electronic license required, activation key sent via email (AVB4230P-10000S). |
| Acoustics | Fanless or 34dB@25ºC |
| Power Consumption | With PoE: 401W/1369.01Btu/hr |
| Without PoE: 35.8W/122.22Btu/hr | |
| Standby without any port connection: 23.4W/79.89Btu/hr | |
| Models | M4250-26G4F-PoE+ (GSM4230P) |
| General | 24-port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) PoE+ with 300W PoE budget |
| 2-port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) | |
| 4-port 1000BASE-X (SFP) | |
| 60 Gbps non-blocking fabric across 30 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 43.2 x 257 mm | |
| Weight: 4.30Kg (9.47lb) | |
| 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 | |

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