Network Switches, PoE Injectors & Surveillance Infrastructure

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Hanwha

SKU: HV-GS980M/52PS-10

Hanwha HV-GS980M/52PS-10 48-Port Managed PoE+ Switch

48-port Gigabit switch with 740W PoE+ for large camera deployments
- All 48 ports deliver simultaneous 1000 Mbps data and PoE+ power
- 4 SFP uplink ports for fiber connectivity and network redundancy
- Layer 2/3 management with VLAN, QoS, and port mirroring control
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SKU: HV-GS980MX/18HSM

Hanwha HV-GS980MX/18HSM L3 Stackable Switch

16-port PoE++ L3 switch with 720W budget for mid-to-large camera sites
- 16x 1/2.5/5 Gigabit PoE++ ports support high-power cameras without midspan injectors
- 720W aggregate power budget runs mixed thermal, PTZ, and standard cameras simultaneously
- Dual 10G SFP+ uplinks with Layer 3 VLAN/QoS for NVR clusters and segmentation
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SKU: HV-GS980MX/28PSM-10

Hanwha HV-GS980MX/28PSM-10 L3 Stackable Switch

24-port PoE+ L3 switch for mid-scale surveillance deployments
- 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports with 370W budget powers cameras without injectors
- Four SFP+ uplinks prevent streaming bottlenecks across distributed sites
- Layer 3 routing with VLAN segmentation and QoS for video traffic control
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SKU: HV-IE048-240-20

Hanwha HV-IE048-240-20 Industrial Power Supply 240W 48VDC

240W 48VDC industrial power supply, DIN rail mount, 100–240VAC input
- 240W @ 48VDC output powers multiple rugged switches and edge devices
- Wide 100–240VAC input handles variable mains voltage in remote sites
- DIN rail mount integrates into standard electrical enclosures and cabinets
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SKU: HV-IE220-10GHX-K90

Hanwha HV-IE220-10GHX-K90 Industrial PoE++ Switch

8-port PoE++ industrial switch with 240W budget for high-power cameras
- 8 × Gigabit PoE++ ports deliver 90W each; 240W total for PTZ and multi-sensor rigs
- Dual 10G SFP+ uplinks for fiber backbone; 56 Gbps switching fabric with 2.78 µs latency
- DIN rail or wall mount aluminum enclosure rated IP30; compact 65 × 137 × 155 mm form factor
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SKU: HV-IE220-6GHX-K90

Hanwha HV-IE220-6GHX-K90 Industrial PoE++ Switch

Industrial PoE++ switch, 180W across 4 Gigabit ports, fanless design
- 180W PoE++ power budget supports high-draw cameras on all 4 Gigabit ports
- 2x 10G SFP+ uplinks scale bandwidth for multi-camera clusters and core links
- Fanless aluminum chassis rated for extreme temperatures, DIN rail mountable
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SKU: HV-IGS950/10PS-910

Hanwha HV-IGS950/10PS-910 8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch

8-port Gigabit PoE+ switch with 130W budget for IP cameras
- 8 x Gigabit PoE+ ports at 30W each plus 2 SFP uplinks for fiber
- Fanless design runs silent; web-based management, no license required
- 130W total power supports 8–10 mid-range or 4–6 4K cameras
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SKU: HV-IGS950/20PS-910

Hanwha HV-IGS950/20PS-910 16-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch

16-port Gigabit PoE+ switch with 370W budget for surveillance
- All 16 ports deliver PoE+ power for IP cameras, intercoms, and sensors
- 370W aggregate capacity runs PTZ cameras and thermal imaging simultaneously
- Four SFP uplink ports for fiber backbone without consuming RJ-45 ports
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SKU: HV-IGS950/28PS-910

Hanwha HV-IGS950/28PS-910 24-Port PoE+ Switch

24-port PoE+ switch with 370W budget for mid-scale surveillance
- All 24 ports deliver 802.3at PoE+ and full gigabit throughput
- Four SFP uplink ports support network redundancy and ring topology
- Web-based management interface with no external software required
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SKU: HV-IGS950/52PS-910

Hanwha HV-IGS950/52PS-910 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch

48-port Gigabit PoE+ switch with 740W budget for large IP camera deployments
- 48 x Gigabit PoE+ ports at 30W each for simultaneous high-power device operation
- 4 x SFP uplink slots for fiber backbone connectivity and core network integration
- Web-based management with VLAN, QoS, and port mirroring for traffic control
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Hanwha

SKU: HV-X250-18XS-10

Hanwha HV-X250-18XS-10 10G Layer 3 Stackable Switch

18-port 10G fiber switch for Hanwha & ONVIF surveillance networks
- 18x 10 Gigabit SFP/SFP+ ports eliminate bandwidth constraints in fiber deployments
- Layer 3 Lite routing with VLAN & QoS for traffic prioritization across cameras
- Stackable design with unified management for scaled, redundant surveillance infrastructure
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SKU: HV-X530DP-28GHXM-900

Hanwha HV-X530DP-28GHXM-900 28-Port PoE++ Switch

28-port PoE++ switch with 1480W budget for large camera deployments
- 1480W PoE++ (60W per port) across 24 ports with 160 Gbps switching fabric
- 20x 1GbE + 4x variable-speed + 4x 10G SFP+ uplink ports for mixed cameras
- Dual hotswap PSU bays with N+1 failover for uninterrupted PoE during outages
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SKU: HV-X530L-18GHXM-90

Hanwha HV-X530L-18GHXM-90 16-Port PoE++ Switch

16-port PoE++ switch with 720W power for enterprise surveillance
- 90W per port across 100M/1G/2.5G/5G speeds supports PTZ and multi-sensor cameras
- Dual 10GB SFP+ uplinks with 200Gbps fabric prevent network bottlenecks
- Sub-microsecond latency (5.23µs–8.35µs) for real-time video delivery
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SKU: HV-X530L-28GPX-90

Hanwha HV-X530L-28GPX-90 24-Port PoE+ Switch

24-port PoE+ switch with 740W budget and 10GB uplinks for surveillance
- 24x 1GbE PoE+ ports deliver 740W total power for mid-to-high power cameras
- Four 10GB SFP+ uplinks with 128Gbps switching fabric for high-bandwidth aggregation
- Stackable design, ONVIF-compatible, NDAA/TAA certified for government deployments
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SKU: HV-X540L-28XS-10

Hanwha HV-X540L-28XS-10 10G Layer 3 Stackable Switch

All-fiber 10G Layer 3 switch for high-throughput surveillance backbones
- 28× 10 Gigabit SFP/SFP+ ports with zero bandwidth oversubscription across fabric
- Layer 3 routing (Static, RIP, OSPF, BGP) + Virtual Chassis stacking up to 41 units
- EPSRing + G.8032 automatic failover with millisecond reroute; AMF-Security threat isolation
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SKU: NETWAY3012P

Hanwha NETWAY3012P PoE+ Converter

Dual-output PoE+ converter for cameras and access control from one line
- 30W combined power (12VDC @ 2A + PoE+ pass-through) for mixed devices
- 10/100 Mbps network speed with microphone support for audio applications
- Compact 3.8" × 2.5" × 1" form factor, operating 0°C to 50°C
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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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Hanwha HV-GS980M/52PS-10 48-Port Managed PoE+ Switch

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Hanwha HV-IE048-240-20 Industrial Power Supply 240W 48VDC

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