Hanwha AT-IE340-20GP-980 16-Port PoE++ Switch

Hanwha AT-IE340-20GP-980 16-Port PoE++ Switch

The Hanwha AT-IE340-20GP-980 is a compact, industrial-grade managed Ethernet switch engineered for mission-critical deployments requiring centralized power and data distribution. With 16 Gigabit PoE++ ports and 4 SFP uplink ports, this switch combines high-density PoE delivery with robust switching performance in a fanless, DIN rail-mountable form factor suitable for IP surveillance, industrial automation, and edge computing environments.

Key Features

• 16 x 10/100/1000T Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE++ support
• 4 x 100/1000X SFP ports for high-speed uplinks and fiber connectivity
• 240W maximum PoE power budget for mixed device deployments
• 40Gbps switching fabric with 29.7Mpps forwarding rate
• Fanless, passive cooling design for silent operation
• IP30-rated aluminum/sheet metal enclosure for industrial environments
• DIN rail mounting with compact footprint (91 x 139 x 153 mm)
• Wide DC input range: 18–57V for flexible power sourcing

Technical Specifications

• Ports: 16 PoE++ Gigabit Ethernet + 4 SFP uplinks (20 total)
• PoE Configuration: 16 ports at PoE+ (30W each, 8 ports max) or PoE (15W each, 16 ports max)
• Max PoE Power Budget: 240W total
• Power Supply: 18–57V DC input; 271W maximum consumption
• Switching Performance: 40Gbps switching fabric; 29.7 million packets per second
• Enclosure: Aluminum/sheet metal shell with IP30 protection rating
• Cooling: Fanless passive operation; 105.8 BTU/hr heat dissipation
• Weight: 2.34 kg (DIN rail mount) / 2.23 kg (wall mount)
• Mounting: DIN rail compatible

Applications

Ideal for IP camera networks, industrial automation systems, building management platforms, and edge computing installations. The 240W PoE budget and 20-port architecture support mixed deployments of high-power IP cameras, IoT sensors, wireless access points, and networked devices in remote or harsh industrial settings. The wide input voltage range and fanless design make it suitable for outdoor cabinets, factory floors, and unattended edge locations.

Karl Wilson

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

The AT-IE340-20GP-980 strikes an important balance for industrial network design. Its 240W PoE budget allows flexible power allocation—either 16 devices at 15W or 8 at 30W maximum—making it well-suited for heterogeneous IP camera and sensor deployments where power demands vary. The 40Gbps switching fabric and 29.7Mpps throughput provide ample performance for edge aggregation without latency concerns.

Passive fanless cooling eliminates maintenance and noise, critical for surveillance applications and industrial facilities. The IP30 rating and aluminum enclosure offer solid protection without sealed dustproofing, positioning this switch in controlled indoor-to-semi-outdoor environments rather than fully sealed outdoor cabinets. DIN rail mounting and the compact 91 x 139 x 153 mm footprint make panel integration straightforward.

The dual SFP uplink option enables fiber connectivity to distant core switches or redundancy links, a practical addition for larger distributed systems. Input voltage flexibility (18–57V DC) simplifies powering from industrial DC supplies, UPS systems, or solar charging circuits, reducing total system integration complexity. This is a solid choice for integrators building distributed industrial or campus surveillance systems where power delivery, port density, and reliability are primary concerns.