The Netgear GSM4212P-100NAS is a 12-port, managed Gigabit AV switch with eight PoE+ (30W, 125W total budget) ports and two SFP ports for fiber or copper uplinks. It is designed for 1 Gigabit AV over IP deployments, featuring a user-friendly, AV-centric web interface and pre-configured profiles for common audio and video protocols like Dante, AES67, and NVX. Key specs include a 24 Gb/s switching bandwidth, 17.86 Mpps forwarding rate, and support for Jumbo Frames up to 12,000 bytes.

Port and connectivity

• Ethernet: 8 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ (30W each)
• Uplink: 2 x SFP Gigabit Ethernet
• Other: 2 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN, 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A

Power and performance

• PoE budget: 125W
• Switching bandwidth: 24 Gb/s
• Forwarding rate: 17.86 Mpps
• Packet buffer: 16 Mb
• Jumbo frame support: Up to 12,000 bytes

Physical and environmental

• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Dimensions: 440×200×43.2 mm (17.3×7.9×1.7 inches)
• Weight: 2.85 kg (6.28 lb)
• Acoustics: Fanless or 30dB @ 25°C
• Power consumption: 163.9W (Max with PoE), 17.32W (Idle without PoE), 8.53W (Standby)

Key features

• Managed: Fully managed with a web-based GUI
• AV-centric: Pre-built profiles for common AV protocols like Dante and NVX
• IGMP Plus™: Simplifies multicast setup for AV over IP with plug-and-play functionality
• Stackable: No
• Security features: Includes DHCP Snooping, DoS Prevention, and Storm Control
• Certifications: CE, EAC, FCC, KC, RCM, VCCI