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SKU: SGPAT1040-305-FNA

Lantronix SGPAT1040-305-FNA Fiber Media Converter

Fiber-to-Ethernet converter for 10/100/1000 Mbps mixed-speed networks
- Fiber media converter, 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiate
- Copper to single-mode fiber Ethernet bridge
- TAA-compliant 2 lb compact form factor
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SKU: SI-IES-511D-LRT

Lantronix SI-IES-511D-LRT Industrial Managed Switch 10G SFP+

Compact managed switch with 10G uplink for industrial copper-fiber networks
- Industrial managed switch with 10G SFP+ uplink
- 1G/10G transceiver flexibility for varied uplink scenarios
- DIN-rail mount for clean industrial cabinet integration
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SKU: SI-IES-5200-LRT

Lantronix SI-IES-5200-LRT 6-Port 10G Industrial Switch

6-port 10G industrial switch, DIN rail mount, unmanaged plug-and-play
- 6-port 10G industrial switch, all ports at 10 Gbps
- DIN rail mount for industrial cabinets and panels
- Unmanaged for plug-and-play multi-camera backhaul
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SKU: SI-IES-521D-LRT

Lantronix SI-IES-521D-LRT Industrial Ethernet Switch 10G SFP+

Compact industrial switch with 10G SFP+ fiber and DIN rail mount
- 10G SFP+ + dual PoE++ copper port industrial switch
- Single-mode fiber slot extends 100+ km with SFP+ modules
- DIN rail mount with EMI immunity for outdoor cabinets
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SKU: SISPM1040-362-LRT-L1Y3

Lantronix SISPM1040-362-LRT-L1Y3 6-Port Gigabit Switch 3-Year

6-port gigabit managed switch with DIN-rail mount and 3-year support
- 6-port managed Gigabit switch with 3-year service plan
- 8K MAC address table for mid-density deployments
- DIN rail mount, TAA compliant for government use
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SKU: SISPM1040-582-LRT-L2Y1

Lantronix SISPM1040-582-LRT-L2Y1 8-Port Managed Switch One-Year Level 2 Service

One-year Level 2 service for SISPM1040-582-LRT 8-port managed switch
- 1-year Level 2 service for SISPM1040-582-LRT switch
- 8K MAC address table managed switch coverage
- TAA-compliant hardened industrial DIN rail switch
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SKU: SISPM1242-582-LRT

Lantronix SISPM1242-582-LRT 10-Port Managed Hardened PoE++ Switch

10-port Gigabit managed switch with PoE++ for industrial deployments
- 10-port Gigabit PoE++ managed switch, 95W per port
- Single-cable power + data eliminates separate runs
- 16K MAC table, TAA-compliant DIN rail mount
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SKU: SLC80162201S

Lantronix SLC80162201S 16-Port Console Server

16-port serial console server for out-of-band infrastructure access
- 16-port console server with serial out-of-band access
- Manages routers, switches, firewalls from one panel
- Gigabit uplink with full management protocol support
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SKU: SLC80162211S

Lantronix SLC80162211S SLC8000 16-Port Console Server

16-port console server for secure out-of-band network device access
- SLC8000 16-port console server, RJ45 to DB-9
- Dual SFP Gigabit uplinks for redundancy
- Telnet, SSH-2, SNMP managed protocols
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SKU: SLC80162211S-L1Y1

Lantronix SLC80162211S-L1Y1 One-Year Technical Support Subscription

One-year technical support for Lantronix SLC 8000 console servers
- 1-year technical support subscription for SLC8000
- Console server hardware support coverage
- Extends manufacturer warranty for enterprise users
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SKU: SLC80322201S

Lantronix SLC80322201S SLC8000 32-Port Console Server

32-port console server for out-of-band network device management
- SLC8000 32-port console server with RJ-45 serial
- DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter support for legacy gear
- Isolated out-of-band management on Gigabit Ethernet
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SKU: SLC82322201S

Lantronix SLC82322201S 32-Port Console Server

32-port console server for secure out-of-band network device access
- 32-port console server: 16 RJ45 + 16 USB serial
- Combines RS-232 and USB serial in one chassis
- TAA compliant for federal procurement requirements
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SKU: SM24TBT2DPB-920

Lantronix SM24TBT2DPB-920 24-Port Managed Gigabit PoE++ Switch

24-port Gigabit managed switch with PoE++ power per port
- 24-port managed Gigabit PoE++ switch, 90W per port
- Powers high-power IP cameras + APs over single cable
- 8K MAC address table for mid-density enterprise
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SKU: SM24TBT4XPA-NA

Lantronix SM24TBT4XPA-NA 28-Port Managed Gigabit PoE++ Switch

28-port Gigabit PoE++ managed switch with IEEE 1588v2 timing
- 28-port managed Gigabit PoE++ switch, 90W per port
- IEEE 1588v2 + TAA compliant for federal use
- 32K MAC table with VLAN, QoS, full L2 protocols
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SKU: TN-GLC-ZX-SM-12

Lantronix TN-GLC-ZX-SM-12 1000BASE-LX Sfp Module

Single-mode SFP for long-reach fiber at 1.25G with industrial temp rating
- 1000BASE-LX SFP module at 1550nm, 120 km reach
- 1.25 Gbps throughput over single-mode fiber
- 31.0 dB link budget for real-world splice loss
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SKU: X304G00AS

Lantronix X304G00AS LTE CAT.1 Gateway with 1-Year

LTE CAT.1 gateway with Wi-Fi 5 for USA/Canada cellular backup
- LTE CAT.1 wireless gateway, USA + Canada coverage
- Wi-Fi 5 dual-band 802.11ac local connectivity
- 10 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up for multi-camera streams
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Infrastructure

Infrastructure components provide the network and power backbone that supports reliable surveillance and access control systems. Select switches, PoE devices, power supplies, and transmission hardware designed for commercial environments.

Plan Your Deployment

Total PoE power budget and port density requirements
Switch throughput and uplink capacity planning
Redundancy and failover design considerations
Distance limitations and fiber conversion needs
Power conditioning and voltage compatibility

PoE Planning Guide Get Sizing Help

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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