Hanwha HV-GS970M/10PS-R-10 Managed PoE+ Switch
The Hanwha HV-GS970M/10PS-R-10 is a Layer 3 managed Gigabit PoE+ switch engineered for IP surveillance infrastructure and enterprise network deployments. Combining 8 Gigabit PoE+ ports with 2 SFP fiber uplinks, this switch delivers centralized power and intelligent traffic management for mid-to-large scale security camera systems. The 124W PoE+ budget supports high-power devices including PTZ cameras and multi-sensor systems without requiring external power injectors, simplifying installation and reducing infrastructure costs.
Key Features
- 8 Gigabit PoE+ Ports (802.3at) – Delivers 10/100/1000 Base-T connectivity with integrated PoE+ power delivery; 124W total budget powers multiple simultaneous high-draw devices per port constraints
- 2 x 100/1000 Base-X SFP Uplink Ports – Gigabit fiber connectivity for backbone redundancy and core switch integration without consuming managed Ethernet ports
- 20 Gbps Non-Blocking Switching Fabric – Wire-speed forwarding across all ports with minimal latency during peak multi-stream video traffic
- Layer 3 Managed Routing – Static routing, VLAN segmentation, and inter-VLAN routing for network isolation and complex topology support
- 14.9 Mpps Forwarding Rate – High packet throughput handles concurrent 4K and multi-codec video streams without frame drops
Technical Highlights
The HV-GS970M/10PS-R-10 provides enterprise-grade switching with managed control essential for security-critical deployments. The non-blocking 20 Gbps switching fabric ensures deterministic performance across all ports, critical when supporting multiple simultaneous 4K camera feeds. Layer 3 routing capabilities enable sophisticated network segmentation—isolating camera traffic by zone or building while maintaining management access and redundancy. The dual SFP uplinks support both fiber backbone connectivity and active-active redundancy to upstream core switches, protecting against single points of failure.
The 124W PoE+ budget efficiently distributes power across connected devices. For deployments requiring PTZ cameras or multi-sensor systems (typically 60-90W per device), the switch eliminates the need for separate PoE injectors, reducing wiring complexity and improving system reliability. The managed platform includes standard L3 features such as VLAN trunking, QoS tagging, and port mirroring for traffic analysis and troubleshooting.
Ideal Applications
- Mid-to-large IP surveillance deployments with 4K and multi-codec camera systems
- Campus and multi-building security networks requiring VLAN segmentation and inter-zone routing
- Enterprise infrastructure upgrades integrating powered cameras with existing managed switches
- Hybrid deployments combining high-power PTZ cameras with standard fixed-lens devices
Eden PhillipsPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
The HV-GS970M/10PS-R-10 targets organizations deploying Hanwha camera ecosystems that require managed switching with substantial PoE capacity. The 8+2 port configuration balances port density with fiber uplink flexibility—sufficient for medium-scale sites (e.g., 6–8 high-power cameras plus management/redundancy) without over-provisioning. The Layer 3 routing is particularly valuable in multi-zone surveillance where traffic isolation prevents congestion and improves security posture.
For integrators, the managed feature set enables proactive monitoring and VLAN-based traffic policies that support both camera feeds and auxiliary IoT/access control devices. The 124W PoE budget is competitive for switches in this class, though integrators should verify per-port availability when combining multiple 90W+ PTZ units.
