Cradlepoint Inc TAA-MB05-2155-5GB-GA 4-Port 2.5G Switch

Overview

The Cradlepoint TAA-MB05-2155-5GB-GA is a 4-port switch operating at 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet speeds. Designed for integration into enterprise and infrastructure deployments, this switch supports TAA compliance requirements for federal and regulated environments. The unit delivers 2.5G per-port connectivity suitable for high-bandwidth network segments and backbone infrastructure.

Compatibility

This switch integrates into Cradlepoint router ecosystems and standard enterprise network architectures requiring multi-gigabit switching capacity. Suitable for security integrators, managed service providers, and IT infrastructure teams deploying Cradlepoint routing and connectivity solutions.

Specifications

4 Gigabit Ethernet ports

2.5G per-port speed

TAA compliant

5-year support term included

Ted Perry

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

I'm Ted Perry, and while I typically focus on NVR storage architecture, I work with network infrastructure daily since your recording system is only as reliable as the pipe feeding it. This Cradlepoint switch catches my attention for federally-compliant deployments where TAA certification isn't optional—think government facilities, critical infrastructure sites, or contractors working under federal mandates. The 2.5G per-port capacity gives you headroom beyond standard gigabit without jumping to full 10G infrastructure costs, which works well for IP camera backhaul in the 4MP to 8MP range where you're pushing 8–12 Mbps per stream.

One thing to verify upfront: confirm your camera and NVR endpoints actually support 2.5G negotiation. I've seen integrators deploy multi-gig switches only to find their devices fall back to 1G because the NICs don't auto-negotiate properly at 2.5G speeds. Also double-check PoE requirements—this spec sheet doesn't mention power delivery, so if you're powering cameras, you'll need injectors or a separate PoE switch upstream. For pure data switching in compliant environments, it's a solid fit.