Axis D8248 48-Port Managed PoE++ Switch
The Axis D8248 is a high-performance managed PoE++ switch purpose-built for large-scale IP surveillance and networked security deployments. With 48 RJ45 PoE++ ports delivering up to 90 W per port and a total power budget of 740 W, the D8248 supplies reliable power to demanding devices including PTZ cameras, multi-sensor units, and network speakers. Four SFP+ 10 Gbps uplink ports provide scalable backbone bandwidth for data-intensive surveillance traffic, while managed switching capabilities enable network segmentation, QoS prioritization, and centralized device control.
Key Features
- 48 × RJ45 PoE++ ports (IEEE 802.3bt compliant, up to 90 W per port)
- 740 W total power budget for high-density deployments
- 4 × SFP+ 10 Gbps uplink ports for backbone scalability
- Managed switching with VLAN, QoS, and ACL support
- Graphical topology mapping for network-wide visibility
- Real-time port status monitoring and device identification
- Rack-mountable design for data center and cabinet integration
Technical Highlights
The D8248 is engineered for surveillance-grade performance. Its IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ compliance ensures consistent power delivery to high-consumption endpoints, eliminating the need for separate power infrastructure. The managed architecture provides granular control—configure port priorities, isolate traffic by VLAN, and monitor bandwidth consumption in real time. Intuitive graphical tools simplify topology visualization and troubleshooting, reducing operational overhead in multi-device environments.
The combination of 48 PoE++ ports and four 10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks creates a flexible architecture: scale horizontally with powered endpoints, then aggregate traffic through high-speed fiber or Ethernet uplinks to NVRs, storage, or core network infrastructure.
Applications
- Enterprise surveillance networks with 50+ IP cameras
- Distributed camera deployments requiring remote PoE power
- Multi-sensor and PTZ camera installations
- Integrated audio/visual security systems
- Data center and facility monitoring
Eden PhillipsPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
The D8248 addresses a critical gap in surveillance infrastructure: unified power and data delivery at scale. Its 740 W budget supports approximately 8–10 high-end PTZ cameras or 20+ fixed cameras, making it ideal for medium to large installations. The managed feature set—VLAN, QoS, port mirroring—enables network isolation and traffic prioritization, essential in mixed-use environments where surveillance shares bandwidth with general IT traffic.
The SFP+ uplinks are particularly valuable. Rather than relying on copper Gigabit uplinks that can become congestion points, administrators can deploy fiber or use high-speed Ethernet to connect to core switches or NVR systems, ensuring surveillance video streams are not throttled by backbone bandwidth constraints.
Deployment and troubleshooting are simplified by graphical topology maps and port status dashboards—critical for facilities teams managing hundreds of endpoints. Integration with Axis Site Designer and Axis Camera Station accelerates initial setup and ongoing management within an end-to-end Axis ecosystem.
