Altronix NETWAYSP41BTPL 4-Port 90W PoE++ Managed Switch with Battery Backup
Overview
The Altronix NETWAYSP41BTPL is a hardened, battery-backed managed PoE++ switch built for surveillance infrastructure where power continuity and high-wattage PTZ or multi-sensor camera support aren't optional. Four 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE ports deliver up to 90W each — enough for any 802.3bt Class 8 device on the market — backed by a 240W total power budget and a field-swappable LiFePO or sealed lead-acid battery that keeps cameras running through a mains outage. Two Gigabit SFP uplink ports allow fiber or copper connectivity back to the core network. If you're designing edge closets for perimeter surveillance, remote parking structures, or any hardened enclosure deployment where UPS and switch consolidation matters, the NETWAYSP41BTPL eliminates the need for a separate power supply and external UPS.
Key Features
- 90W per Port (802.3bt PoE++): Each of the four ports delivers up to 90W, fully compliant with IEEE 802.3bt. That headroom covers high-power PTZ cameras, multi-sensor panoramic units, and door-reader-plus-lock combos — device classes that 802.3at (30W) switches can't feed without a midspan injector.
- 240W Total Managed Budget: The 240W aggregate budget means you can run all four ports simultaneously at moderate draw without port rationing. Plan around 60W average per port across a typical PTZ mix and you have comfortable margin.
- Dual Gigabit SFP Uplinks: Two SFP slots let you run single-mode or multimode fiber back to the IDF or core — critical in large campuses where copper distance limits are a factor. Use them for redundant uplinks or fiber-to-copper aggregation without a separate media converter.
- Integrated Battery Backup (LiFePO or SLA): The unit supports both LiFePO4 and sealed lead-acid chemistries. LiFePO4 is the right call for deployments in temperature-cycling environments — it handles the -30°C to 55°C operating range more gracefully than SLA and doesn't sulfate when left partially discharged between power events.
- -30°C Cold-Start Capability: The -30°C to 55°C operating temperature means this switch can be installed in unheated exterior enclosures, parking garages, or outdoor pedestals in northern climates without a heater blanket. Storage temp extends to -30°C to 85°C, so warehouse staging isn't a concern.
- LINQ Integration: LINQ is Altronix's cloud-based remote management platform. Through LINQ, integrators can monitor power status, battery health, and port conditions without a truck roll — useful when you're managing dozens of remote edge closets across a campus or multi-site enterprise.
- CE Listed: CE listing confirms the unit meets European electromagnetic compatibility and safety directives, relevant for cross-border deployments or projects with EU-sourced equipment specs.
- Compact Form Factor: At 10.75
