The AV Line M4250-40G8F-PoE Plus (GSM4248P) is a fully managed network switch designed to meet the specific demands of 1 Gigabit AV over IP environments. Developed by NETGEAR for professional audio-visual installations, this switch combines reliable performance with a layout optimised for rack-based AV systems. With all ports positioned at the rear, the AV Line M4250-40G8F-PoE Plus supports a clean cable arrangement while the front-facing panel offers port status visibility, aligning with industry preferences for AV integration. Its built-in AV-centric interface simplifies configuration by allowing system engineers to assign pre-set or custom AV profiles to each port, significantly reducing setup complexity. Integrated multicast support through NETGEAR IGMP Plus enables efficient video distribution with minimal configuration required. The AV Line M4250-40G8F-PoE Plus also supports automatic LAG and trunking, streamlining interoperability with other switches within the M4250 and M4300 series. This model includes 40 Gigabit Ethernet PoE Plus ports and 8 SFP ports, providing extensive connectivity for AV devices such as encoders, decoders, and control systems. Quiet operation and multiple mounting options allow the switch to be deployed in noise-sensitive or space-limited AV environments. The AV Line M4250-40G8F-PoE Plus is particularly well-suited to applications in corporate conferencing, digital signage, higher education, live event production, and broadcast workflows, offering a dependable solution for scalable AV network infrastructures.