StarTech IES1G52UPDIN Industrial 5-Port Gigabit PoE+ DIN-Rail Switch

Overview

The StarTech IES1G52UPDIN is an industrial-hardened 5-port Gigabit Ethernet switch built for control cabinets, warehouse automation lines, and outdoor enclosures where a commercial desktop switch would fail within a season. It combines four RJ-45 Gigabit ports (two with PoE+) and two SFP slots in a DIN-rail-mountable metal housing rated for a -40C to 75C operating range. This is the switch to specify when the deployment location is a hot rooftop enclosure, an unheated mechanical room, or a rail-side cabinet — not a climate-controlled server room.

Key Features

• 10/100/1000 Mbps data rate on all ports: full Gigabit throughput to each connected device, avoiding the bottleneck a 10/100-only industrial switch creates when cameras or edge controllers push HD streams.
• 30W max PoE+ per port (802.3at): powers PTZ cameras, wireless access points, and other higher-draw PoE devices directly over the data cable — no local power supply needed at the endpoint.
• 126W total power consumption: sizes your DC power budget correctly when planning cabinet power alongside other 48V DC loads.
• 48-56V DC input at 3A via 4-pin DIN power connector: matches standard industrial control-panel power distribution instead of requiring a dedicated AC-DC brick, simplifying integration into an existing PLC cabinet.
• 12Gbps switching fabric: non-blocking throughput across all five ports simultaneously under full Gigabit load, so multiple PoE cameras or sensors don't compete for bandwidth.
• 2 SFP slots: extend runs beyond the 100m copper limit using fiber transceivers — the practical way to link a remote cabinet or building back to the main network closet.
• IP-30 housing rated -40C to 75C operating / -40C to 85C storage: keeps switching electronics running in unheated enclosures, rooftop cabinets, or cold-climate outdoor installs where a standard commercial switch would shut down or degrade.
• 2kV surge protection, 6kV contact / 8kV air ESD, 2kV EFT (power and signal): absorbs transient spikes from nearby motors, VFDs, or lightning-induced surges common on long industrial cable runs — reduces field failures compared to standard unprotected switch ports.
• MTBF 500,000+ hours @ 50C: a quantified reliability figure for maintenance planning in facilities where swapping a failed switch means production downtime.
• EN 60068-2-6 vibration and EN 60068-2-27 shock ratings: validated to survive mounting on or near vibrating machinery — relevant for factory floor and mobile equipment installs.
• 1MB buffer with IEEE 802.3x flow control: smooths traffic bursts from multiple PoE devices without dropped frames, keeping camera streams and control traffic clean under load.
• Compact DIN-rail form factor (14.2 x 10.5 x 3.6 cm, 0.5 kg): mounts directly into a standard industrial cabinet DIN rail alongside PLCs and relays without needing a separate shelf or bracket.

Integration & Compatibility

The IES1G52UPDIN supports standard IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, and 802.3z Ethernet along with 802.3af/at PoE, so it works alongside standard PoE cameras, access points, and network appliances without proprietary configuration. It's a natural fit at the edge of a broader network video recorder deployment, feeding a small cluster of cameras back to a central switch or NVR closet — pair it with a rack-mount PoE switch at the head end for larger camera counts. For teams planning cable runs and power budgets across a facility, a PoE planning guide is useful before finalizing port counts and power draw. Browse the full StarTech catalog for compatible media converters and rack accessories, or review the broader network switches category for higher port-count options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What's the PoE budget per port on the IES1G52UPDIN?

A: Up to 30W per port (802.3at PoE+), enough for PTZ cameras and higher-draw wireless access points.

Q: What temperature range can the IES1G52UPDIN handle?

A: -40C to 75C operating, -40C to 85C storage, with 5-95% non-condensing humidity tolerance.

Q: How is the IES1G52UPDIN powered?

A: Via a 4-pin DIN connector at 48-56V DC, 3A input, drawing up to 126W total.

Q: Does the IES1G52UPDIN support fiber uplinks?

A: Yes, it includes 2 SFP slots for fiber transceivers in addition to the 4 RJ-45 Gigabit ports.

Q: What's the warranty on the IES1G52UPDIN?

A: A 2-year manufacturer warranty.

Q: Can the IES1G52UPDIN mount inside a standard control cabinet?

A: Yes, it's designed for DIN-rail mounting at 14.2 x 10.5 x 3.6 cm and 0.5 kg.

Ted Perry

What sold me on the IES1G52UPDIN for cabinet installs is the 48-56V DC input over a 4-pin DIN connector — it drops straight into an existing industrial power bus instead of forcing a separate AC brick into an already-cramped enclosure.

Technical Highlights:

• 30W PoE+ per port: two of the four RJ-45 ports deliver 802.3at power, enough headroom for a PTZ camera or heated enclosure AP without a mid-span injector.
• 12Gbps switching fabric: covers all five ports at full Gigabit simultaneously, so you're not oversubscribing bandwidth when multiple PoE cameras are streaming at once.
• 500,000+ hour MTBF @ 50C: a real reliability number to cite when justifying the switch cost over a consumer-grade unit in a hot cabinet.

Deployment Considerations:

• The -40C to 75C operating range and IP-30 housing make this a fit for unconditioned mechanical rooms and outdoor NEMA enclosures — but IP-30 is not a washdown or direct-exposure rating, so it still needs an enclosure if directly exposed to weather.
• Total switch power draw is 126W at 48-56V DC input, 3A — confirm your cabinet's DC supply has that headroom before adding this alongside PLCs and other loads on the same rail.

Specify the IES1G52UPDIN for a remote camera cabinet feeding two PTZ units back to a head-end NVR over fiber SFP uplinks — the PoE+ ports, DIN power input, and wide temperature range solve for that scenario better than a rack-mount switch repurposed into an unconditioned enclosure.