Comnet CNGE26FX2TX24MSPOE2 Hardened Industrial 26-Port Gigabit PoE Switch

Overview

The Comnet CNGE26FX2TX24MSPOE2 is a 26-port managed Ethernet switch purpose-built for IP camera networks and industrial surveillance deployments where power delivery, redundancy, and temperature resilience are non-negotiable. It combines 22 IEEE 802.3at PoE ports (30W each, 720W total budget), two Gigabit combo ports, and two SFP fiber connections in a compact 1-RU rack form factor. Operating voltage of 50–57 VDC means it integrates directly into backup power systems common in security infrastructure — no 120VAC requirement. The 52 Gbps switching bandwidth and sub-10 microsecond latency handle real-time video streaming across dozens of cameras without lag or packet loss.

Compatibility

This switch works with any standard IP camera family using PoE (802.3at): Axis, Hikvision, Hanwha, Vivotek, Bosch, Pelco, and others. The combo ports support both copper (1000BASE-T) and SFP fiber transceivers, enabling hybrid camera deployments or backbone connections to remote buildings. C-Ring and ERPS (G.8032) ring redundancy protocols allow daisy-chaining multiple switches for fault tolerance — a critical feature in large campus or multi-building security systems. SNMP V1/V2c/V3 management integrates with Milestone, Genetec, and other enterprise VMS platforms via standard MIB objects.

Installation Notes

Requires 50–57 VDC input (power supply sold separately) — confirm your backup UPS or hardened power subsystem supports this voltage before installation. The 36W base consumption (without PoE) helps with power budgeting; multiply the number of powered cameras by their max draw (typically 5–15W each) and add 36W to size your supply. Operating range of -20°C to +60°C handles outdoor equipment shelters and unheated cabinets; storage to +85°C covers shipping through hot climates. Rack-mount in a 1-RU frame using standard 19-inch mounting brackets. Layer 2 MAC learning (8000 entries) and jumbo frame support to 9.6K bytes allow for high-bandwidth video streaming and VLAN segmentation across camera zones.