Hanwha HV-GS970M/28PS-10 24-Port Managed PoE+ Switch

The Hanwha HV-GS970M/28PS-10 is a 24-port Gigabit managed switch purpose-built for IP surveillance and networked security deployments. This Layer 3 switch combines enterprise-grade switching performance with comprehensive PoE+ power delivery, making it an ideal backbone for mid-market and enterprise security infrastructures. With 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink slots, the GS970M series delivers the connectivity, power capacity, and management depth required for large-scale camera deployments.

Key Features

24 Gigabit PoE+ Ports — All Ethernet ports support 802.3at PoE+ delivery, eliminating separate power infrastructure and enabling rapid deployment across distributed sites

370W Total PoE Budget — Sufficient power capacity to support multiple high-draw PoE+ devices simultaneously, including powered domes, pan-tilt-zoom cameras, and intelligent edge devices

4 SFP Uplink Ports — 100/1000Base-X SFP slots provide fiber or copper uplink options for backbone connectivity, offering flexibility in campus and multi-building deployments

Layer 3 Switching Capability — Advanced routing and VLAN support enable dynamic network segmentation, QoS prioritization for video streams, and simplified multi-subnet deployments

56 Gbps Switching Fabric — High-performance backplane ensures low-latency, non-blocking throughput for concurrent video streams and real-time surveillance feeds

Managed Switch Intelligence — Full management capabilities including SNMP, web interface, and CLI for monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting

Technical Highlights

The HV-GS970M/28PS-10 integrates seamlessly with Hanwha network camera products and third-party IP cameras, delivering consistent power and bandwidth across mixed-brand environments. The 56 Gbps switching fabric supports full-duplex Gigabit operation on all ports without oversubscription, critical for sustaining multiple high-bitrate video streams. QoS and traffic shaping capabilities prioritize surveillance traffic, ensuring camera performance even during network congestion. VLAN support enables logical network isolation for security and operational efficiency.

Ideal Applications

Enterprise campus surveillance networks with distributed camera installations

Multi-building retail and corporate security deployments

Transportation and critical infrastructure monitoring

Data centers and server room monitoring networks

Integrator deployments requiring simplified PoE power and backbone management

Eden Phillips

Perspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.

The GS970M/28PS-10 addresses a critical requirement in surveillance network design: eliminating power and network infrastructure bottlenecks. The 370W PoE budget allows deployment of high-power devices like thermal cameras and multi-sensor domes without auxiliary power injection. The Layer 3 capability differentiates this switch from basic Layer 2 devices, enabling operators to build segmented networks that isolate surveillance traffic and simplify fault isolation.

The SFP uplinks are essential for fiber backbone connections in large campuses, reducing copper cabling costs and extending range. For system integrators, the managed features reduce deployment time and operational overhead.