Network Switches, PoE Injectors & Surveillance Infrastructure

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DMP

SKU: HSC-1

DMP HSC-1 High Security Contact Switch

Hardwired door and window contact switch for DMP and third-party systems
- Discrete contact input for reliable intrusion detection on doors and windows
- Standard door frame and window mount installation for existing openings
- Integrates with DMP security systems and compatible third-party platforms
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DMP

SKU: MET-44WG-18

DMP MET-44WG-18 Overhead Contact

TCP/IP overhead contact for networked door/window detection
- Network-based zone input eliminates dedicated analog wiring runs
- Ceiling/transom mount design for distributed perimeter protection
- Compatible with DMP control panels supporting TCP/IP zone devices
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DMP

SKU: P2S-001

DMP P2S-001 High Security Single Zone Magnetic Sensor

Single zone magnetic sensor for door/window monitoring with HID integration
- Magnetic contact detection for individual door and window zones in multi-zone systems
- HID credential-based access control compatibility for unified security logging
- Retrofit and new-build compatible design for intrusion detection installations
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DMP

SKU: SM-20WG

DMP SM-20WG 3" Wide Gap Magnetic Reed Contact

3" wide gap magnetic reed contact for networked door monitoring
- 3-inch operating gap accommodates metal doors and reinforced frames
- TCP/IP networked with NFC/13.56MHz credential support up to 500 users
- Magnetic reed contact technology for reliable perimeter entry detection
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DMP

SKU: STB-10

DMP STB-10 3/8" Recessed Contact

3/8" recessed contact for concealed door and window monitoring
- Flush-mount design integrates into door frames and window sills
- Compatible with DMP control panels and standard intrusion systems
- Reliable signal transmission for residential and commercial security
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Epson

SKU: S015384

Epson S015384 Black Impact Printer Ribbon for DFX-9000

OEM black ribbon for Epson DFX-9000 dot-matrix printer
- Direct drop-in replacement cartridge with no alignment or setup required
- 9-inch print width for consistent barcode and label output across runs
- Pre-wound to OEM tension for uniform ink transfer and crisp characters
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Geovision

SKU: 140-APOE0811-000

Geovision 140-APOE0811-000 PoE+ Injector

PoE+ injector for single-port power delivery to IP cameras and devices
- IEEE 802.3at PoE+ compliant, supports full power draw on Cat5e+ cabling
- Single-port design simplifies installation in network closets and equipment rooms
- Maintains Ethernet signal integrity while injecting DC power on same cable
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Geovision

SKU: GV-APOE0402

Geovision GV-APOE0402 6-Port PoE+ Fast Ethernet Switch

6-port PoE+ switch with 30W per port for remote camera sites
- All 6 ports deliver 30W PoE+ (802.3at) for direct camera powering
- 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet on each port handles standard IP camera streams
- VLAN, QoS, and port management for network segmentation and traffic control
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Geovision

SKU: GV-APOE0811-84

Geovision GV-APOE0811 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch

48-port Gigabit PoE+ switch with 6x 10GE uplinks for mid-scale camera deployments
- Full 802.3at PoE+ power to all 48 ports simultaneously for megapixel and 4K cameras
- Six 10GE SFP+ uplinks for high-speed core network integration and NVR connectivity
- Rack-mount design with 140W PoE budget supports standard IP camera ecosystems
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Geovision

SKU: GV-APOE0811

Geovision GV-APOE0811 8-Port PoE+ Switch

8-port PoE+ gigabit switch for IP cameras and networked security devices
- 8x PoE+ ports (802.3at) + 2 gigabit uplinks for backbone connectivity
- 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation supports legacy and modern equipment
- Managed switch with VLAN, QoS, and port mirroring for network control
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Geovision

SKU: GV-APOE0811-140

Geovision GV-APOE0811 8-Port PoE+ Switch

8-port PoE+ switch with gigabit uplinks for IP camera deployments
- All 8 ports deliver PoE+ (802.3at) power for PTZ cameras without injectors
- 2 dedicated gigabit uplinks handle high-bitrate video backhaul to NVRs
- Managed features include VLAN, QoS, and port mirroring for network control
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Geovision

SKU: GV-APOE1612

Geovision GV-APOE1612 16-Port PoE Switch

16-port Gigabit PoE switch with extended distance power for IP cameras
- All 16 ports deliver PoE+ (802.3at) with 250W budget for remote cameras
- Managed architecture with VLAN, QoS, and port control for network segmentation
- Rack-mountable gigabit switch supports 10/100/1000 Mbps and ONVIF devices
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Geovision

SKU: GV-APOE1612-84

Geovision GV-APOE1612 PoE+ Injector

16-port PoE+ injector for IP camera networks, 30W per port
- 802.3at PoE+ standard delivers up to 30W per port for power-hungry cameras
- 16-port switch consolidates network connectivity and power in one device
- Purpose-built for surveillance deployments with centralized power distribution
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Geovision

SKU: GV-LC

Geovision GV-LC PoE Injector

802.3af PoE injector for non-PoE switches and IP cameras
- Midspan injector adds 802.3af power to Cat5e/Cat6 without switch upgrade
- Supports any 802.3af-compatible IP camera and network device
- Compact design (4" cube) operates 0–70°C for flexible deployment
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Geovision

SKU: GV-LC10

Geovision GV-LC10 PoE Injector

802.3af PoE injector for Geovision cameras without PoE switches
- Inline installation between standard switch and single IP camera
- 802.3af power delivery over standard Ethernet cabling
- Compact form factor for small-scale camera deployments
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Geovision

SKU: GV-NAS2008

Geovision GV-NAS2008 Linux-Based NAS

Linux NAS for IP video surveillance with multi-vendor camera support
- Centralized recording and archival for ONVIF-compliant camera networks
- Linux-based operating system with standards-based integration, no vendor lock-in
- Network-attached storage designed for distributed surveillance deployments
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What to Look For When Buying

The six decisions that matter most before you spec.

PoE Power Budget Math

A 24-port PoE+ switch with 370W total budget can't actually run 24 outdoor cameras at peak 25W each. Simultaneous peak — not nameplate — is the limit. Always verify per-port PoE allocation and total budget against actual camera load. See PoE budget planning and why your PoE switch fails after 18 cameras.

328-Foot Ethernet Limit

Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A all top out at 100 meters (328ft) per TIA-568. Past that, you need a media converter to fiber, a PoE extender, or an intermediate switch. Common gotcha: in-wall patch + faceplate + drop + jumper all count against 328ft. Long runs to perimeter cameras frequently exceed the limit — plan for fiber or coax-PoE extension.

Managed vs Unmanaged Switches

Unmanaged switches work for small deployments but provide no VLAN segmentation, no QoS for video traffic, no monitoring, and no remote troubleshooting. Managed switches (Layer 2 or Layer 3) let you isolate cameras on a dedicated VLAN, prioritize video over office traffic, and diagnose link failures from a central SNMP platform. Spec managed for any deployment over 8 cameras.

UPS Sizing & Runtime

NVR + switches + cameras + access control have very different power profiles than office gear. Size UPS for actual wattage of all connected loads + 20% headroom, and calculate runtime with battery-life curves (runtime is non-linear — doubling load often cuts runtime 60%+). Surveillance UPS should provide 15-30 min to accommodate generator transfer or graceful shutdown.

Copper vs Fiber Uplinks

In-rack uplinks on 10G copper (Cat6A) work fine for short runs. Between-building and multi-floor uplinks should be fiber — single-mode for >300m, multimode for under. Fiber is also electrically isolated, which matters in lightning-prone environments. Axis, Hanwha, and Ubiquiti switches include SFP/SFP+ uplinks across most models.

Cooling & Airflow in Racks

Surveillance gear runs 24/7 — a closed rack at 90°F interior temperature will fail drives and switches faster than spec. Specify perforated doors, rack-mount fans, and leave 1U of airflow gap above/below heat-generating equipment. NVRs with internal fans need front-to-back airflow; network switches vary by vendor. Check thermal spec before sealing a wall-mount enclosure.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect outdoor performance.

802.3af / at / bt PoE Standards

802.3af = 15.4W/port (entry cameras), 802.3at PoE+ = 25.5W/port (most outdoor cameras), 802.3bt PoE++ Type 3 = 60W, Type 4 = 90W (PTZ, heated, multi-sensor). Specify switch support for the highest standard your cameras need — future-proofing with PoE++ switches costs marginally more.

TIA-568 Cabling Standards

Cat5e rated to 1 Gbps at 100m. Cat6 rated to 10 Gbps at 55m, 1 Gbps at 100m. Cat6A rated to 10 Gbps at 100m with proper grounding. Use Cat6A for new surveillance cabling runs — marginal cost premium over Cat6, meaningful margin for long runs + high PoE.

SFP / SFP+ / QSFP+ Modules

Small Form-factor Pluggable optics for fiber uplinks. SFP = 1 Gbps, SFP+ = 10 Gbps, QSFP+ = 40 Gbps. Match module to switch vendor compatibility (some vendors lock to their own brand of optics). Multimode fiber with OM3/OM4 for ≤300m, single-mode for longer or future-proof runs.

VLAN Segmentation

Dedicated VLAN for surveillance isolates camera traffic from office network — improves security (camera-to-camera lateral movement blocked), performance (no contention with office traffic), and troubleshooting. Configure access-control and intercom VLANs separately. Managed switches required; unmanaged switches cannot segment.

Long-Reach PoE Extension

Ethernet-over-Coax (EoC) extends Ethernet + PoE to 1,500+ feet over existing RG59 coax — ideal for analog-to-IP retrofits. Ethernet-over-UTP extenders push runs to 4,000ft over CAT cable. NVT Phybridge CHARIoT, Altronix eBridge, and Veracity Highwire are the common product families. Rate-limited to 100 Mbps typically.

UPS Topology: Line-Interactive vs Double-Conversion

Line-interactive UPS switch to battery on power failure — sufficient for office gear. Double-conversion (online) UPS convert AC→DC→AC continuously, providing perfectly conditioned power — required for sensitive SCADA/security gear in dirty-power environments. Specify double-conversion for NVRs at critical sites.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

8-Camera Single-Site Retrofit

Existing network + 8 outdoor IP cameras. Add a 16-port managed PoE+ switch (Ubiquiti UniFi, Axis T85) on a dedicated VLAN. 1U rack UPS for the NVR + switch. 120-160 watts total PoE budget comfortably runs 8 outdoor cameras with heater + IR.

48-Camera Campus Upgrade

Four buildings, 48 cameras total, existing fiber backbone. Per-building 24-port PoE++ switch with SFP+ fiber uplink to core. Dedicated surveillance VLAN, QoS for video traffic, SNMP monitoring. 2-post relay rack in each IDF closet with dedicated surveillance UPS.

Perimeter Fence Line (1,200ft)

6 bullet cameras + 2 PTZs along perimeter fence, main NVR in building. Fiber media converter + outdoor-rated fiber to a PoE++ switch in a weatherproof enclosure at the fence line. Alternative: NVT Phybridge CHARIoT over existing coax for retrofit applications.

Multi-Floor Office Tower

Stacked IDFs on every floor, cameras + access control + intercom on dedicated VLANs. Cisco Catalyst or Ubiquiti UniFi Pro managed switches per floor with 10G fiber uplink to building core. Per-IDF 3U UPS. Integration with VMS and access control head-end at main BDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate PoE budget for a camera deployment?

Sum the peak wattage of every camera (not nameplate — check spec sheet for "PoE class" or "max consumption"). Add 15-20% headroom for inrush during cold-start. The result is your required simultaneous-peak PoE budget. A 24-port PoE+ switch advertised at 370W can only run about 18 outdoor cameras with heaters + IR — see PoE budget planning.

What's the maximum Ethernet cable run for an IP camera?

100 meters (328 feet) per TIA-568 — total distance from switch port to camera port. That includes in-rack patch cords, in-wall cabling, faceplate jack, and camera jumper. For longer runs, use fiber with a media converter or a long-reach PoE extender. Going past 328ft on copper causes intermittent packet loss that looks like camera problems.

Do I need managed or unmanaged PoE switches?

For more than 8 cameras or any mixed-use network (cameras sharing infrastructure with office traffic), specify managed. VLAN segmentation isolates camera traffic for security and performance; QoS ensures video gets bandwidth priority; SNMP monitoring surfaces failures before users call. Unmanaged switches are acceptable only for small standalone deployments.

What UPS runtime should I plan for an NVR + switch?

15-30 minutes of runtime at actual load is typical — enough to ride through brief outages or allow graceful shutdown before battery exhaustion. For sites with generator transfer, 5-10 minutes is sufficient. Size UPS wattage for actual connected load + 20%, and use the vendor's runtime-at-load curve (runtime is non-linear). Double-conversion UPS for sensitive or dirty-power sites.

How far can I extend PoE past 328 feet?

Ethernet-over-Coax extenders (NVT Phybridge CHARIoT, Altronix eBridge) push Ethernet + PoE to 1,500+ feet over existing RG59/RG6 coax — ideal for analog-to-IP retrofits. UTP-based extenders reach 2,000-4,000 feet on Cat cable at reduced bandwidth (typically 100 Mbps). For new runs over 328ft, fiber + PoE switch at the camera end is usually cleaner architecture.

Should I put cameras on a separate VLAN?

Yes — always. A dedicated camera VLAN isolates camera traffic from office network for security (blocks camera-to-camera lateral movement if one is compromised), performance (cameras don't contend with office bandwidth), and troubleshooting (camera traffic is cleanly separated for packet capture). Requires managed switches; takes 10 minutes to configure on Ubiquiti UniFi, Cisco Catalyst, or any enterprise switch.

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