Network Switches, PoE Injectors & Surveillance Infrastructure

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

Sub categories

Showing Results for Infrastructure

Compare

Add to Cart The item has been added
Transition Networks

SKU: ION106-D

Transition Networks ION106-D 6-Slot Managed Industrial Switch

6-slot modular managed switch, up to 32 ports @ 10G for industrial
- Mix fiber and copper modules in one chassis; swap in field as needs change
- DIN rail mount for tight cabinets; industrial temp range for unheated enclosures
- Managed switching with VLAN and QoS; dual compact power supply included
In stock · Ships same business day

$764.99 $690.99 Save $74.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Add to Cart The item has been added
Transition Networks

SKU: ION219-A-NA

Transition Networks ION219-A-NA 19-Slot Rack Chassis

19-slot modular chassis with 24x 10G single-mode fiber for distributed networks
- Modular card slots let you deploy only needed port types, cutting costs vs. fixed switches
- 10G single-mode fiber spans 40+ km with low latency and immunity to EM interference
- Unmanaged wire-speed forwarding eliminates CPU, configuration, and firmware overhead
In stock · Ships same business day

$713.99 $654.99 Save $59.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Transition Networks

SKU: ION219-AAMB-NA

Transition Networks ION219-AAMB-NA 19-Slot AC Ion Chassis

19-slot AC chassis for modular ION network deployments
- 19-slot modular design accepts ION family line cards and interface modules
- Standard 19-inch rack mount with universal 100–240 VAC input
- Supports access, aggregation, and edge network configurations
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$1,563.99 $1,412.99 Save $151.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Transition Networks

SKU: ION219-D

Transition Networks ION219-D 19-Slot Managed Switch Chassis

19-slot managed chassis with 32x 10G ports for industrial networks
- 32 ports at 10G line rate with Layer 2/3 managed switching control
- Industrial temperature range operation in DIN rail or 19-inch rack mount
- DC power input for field deployments requiring isolated or backup topologies
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$840.99 $764.99 Save $76.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Transition Networks

SKU: IONADP

Transition Networks IONADP 8-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Switch

8-port gigabit unmanaged switch for industrial and telecom point-to-point links
- 8 gigabit Ethernet ports with multimode fiber support for hybrid copper/fiber networks
- Unmanaged plug-and-play operation—no configuration needed for field deployment
- DIN rail mountable for standard control cabinet and industrial enclosure integration
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$52.99 $50.99 Save $2.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Add to Cart The item has been added
Transition Networks

SKU: IONFP

Transition Networks IONFP Front Blank Face Plate

TAA-compliant blank face plate for ION chassis slot closure
- Single-slot front panel blank plate maintains ION chassis integrity
- TAA compliant for federal and government procurement environments
- Compact 5.5 x 4.0 x 1.9 in design fits standard ION deployments
In stock · Ships same business day

$46.99

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Add to Cart The item has been added
Transition Networks

SKU: IONMM

Transition Networks IONMM Management Module 10/100 Mbps

Out-of-band management module for ION chassis with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
- 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet + USB CLI for remote and local access
- Plug-in module integrates directly into ION platform without external gear
- TAA-compliant for government and enterprise procurement requirements
In stock · Ships same business day

$428.99 $409.99 Save $19.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Transition Networks

SKU: IONMM-232

Transition Networks IONMM-232 ION Management Module RS-232

RS-232 serial management module for Transition Networks ION switches
- DIN rail-mount plug-in module integrates directly into ION systems
- RS-232 serial interface for out-of-band management and legacy device control
- Single-mode fiber compatible, unmanaged operation requires no independent setup
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$434.99 $388.99 Save $46.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Add to Cart The item has been added
Transition Networks

SKU: IONPS-A-R1-NA

Transition Networks IONPS-A-R1-NA 150W Redundant AC Power Supply

150W redundant AC supply with automatic failover for mission-critical networks
- Dual-supply failover architecture eliminates single points of failure in power distribution
- 100–240V AC input handles global voltage ranges without reconfiguration or adapters
- Rack, shelf, and DIN-rail mounting fits existing telecom and network edge deployments
In stock · Ships same business day

$439.99 $395.99 Save $44.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Transition Networks

SKU: IONPS-D

Transition Networks IONPS-D ION DC Power Supply

DC power supply for ION switches, DIN rail mount, industrial temp range
- Dedicated power for Transition Networks ION 32-port 10G switches
- DIN rail installation in remote sites, outdoor cabinets, distributed networks
- Operates across industrial temperature range for harsh field environments
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$558.99 $533.99 Save $25.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Transition Networks

SKU: IONPS-D-R1

Transition Networks IONPS-D-R1 -48VDC Power Supply Module

-48VDC redundant power module for ION platform carrier-grade networks
- Dual-supply parallel operation for fault-tolerant security and telecom deployments
- Rack, DIN rail, and wall-mount compatible across network infrastructure environments
- Operating range 0°C to 50°C with EN 62368-1 and FCC Class A certification
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$613.99 $548.99 Save $65.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Out of stock
Transition Networks

SKU: IONPS6-A-NA

Transition Networks IONPS6-A-NA AC Power Supply for ION 6-Slot

Redundant AC power module for ION 6-slot chassis systems
- Hot-swappable design for zero-downtime maintenance and upgrades
- Accepts 100-240V AC input at 47-63 Hz for global deployment
- Redundant architecture ensures continuous power to ION platform
Special Order · Ships in 2-3 weeks

$339.99 $304.99 Save $35.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Add to Cart The item has been added
Transition Networks

SKU: IONPS6-D

Transition Networks IONPS6-D DC Power Supply for ION 6-Slot Chassis

Redundant DC power module for ION 6-slot 32-port 10G chassis
- Dual-input redundant architecture switches automatically on power loss
- Industrial temperature range supports outdoor cabinets and harsh field sites
- DIN rail mounting integrates with standard industrial automation infrastructure
In stock · Ships same business day

$957.99

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Add to Cart The item has been added
Transition Networks

SKU: LSS2200-8P

Transition Networks LSS2200-8P 8-Port Managed PoE++ Switch

8-port PoE++ managed switch with 90W per port for security cameras
- 802.3bt Class 4 delivers 90W per port; powers PTZ cameras without auxiliary supplies
- Dual 10G SFP+ uplinks handle multi-camera aggregation to core infrastructure
- Layer 2/3 managed switching with VLAN and QoS for traffic prioritization
In stock · Ships same business day

$1,574.99 $1,408.99 Save $166.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Add to Cart The item has been added
Transition Networks

SKU: M/E-ISW-FX-02

Transition Networks M/E-ISW-FX-02 Industrial Media Converter

Industrial copper-to-fiber media converter for extreme temps and long distances
- 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiating RJ-45 to single-mode fiber at 2+ km range
- Operates -40°C to +70°C in unheated cabinets, outdoor enclosures, and field sites
- DIN rail mount with 12VDC terminal block power, no external brackets required
In stock · Ships same business day

$245.99

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Compare

Add to Cart The item has been added
Transition Networks

SKU: M/E-PSW-FX-02-NA

Transition Networks M/E-PSW-FX-02-NA 10/100 Single Mode Media Converter

Single mode fiber media converter for 10/100 Mbps copper-to-fiber extends reach
- 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiating RJ-45 to single mode fiber conversion
- Single mode fiber supports 20+ km transmission for remote camera and sensor sites
- Compact DIN rail mount fits directly in control enclosures without extra hardware
In stock · Ships same business day

$125.99 $112.99 Save $13.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added

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.

Infrastructure

Plan Your Deployment

Sub categories

Showing Results for Infrastructure

Transition Networks ION106-D 6-Slot Managed Industrial Switch

Transition Networks ION219-A-NA 19-Slot Rack Chassis

Transition Networks ION219-AAMB-NA 19-Slot AC Ion Chassis

Transition Networks ION219-D 19-Slot Managed Switch Chassis

Transition Networks IONADP 8-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Switch

Transition Networks IONFP Front Blank Face Plate

Transition Networks IONMM Management Module 10/100 Mbps

Transition Networks IONMM-232 ION Management Module RS-232

Transition Networks IONPS-A-R1-NA 150W Redundant AC Power Supply

Transition Networks IONPS-D ION DC Power Supply

Transition Networks IONPS-D-R1 -48VDC Power Supply Module

Transition Networks IONPS6-A-NA AC Power Supply for ION 6-Slot

Transition Networks IONPS6-D DC Power Supply for ION 6-Slot Chassis

Transition Networks LSS2200-8P 8-Port Managed PoE++ Switch

Transition Networks M/E-ISW-FX-02 Industrial Media Converter

Transition Networks M/E-PSW-FX-02-NA 10/100 Single Mode Media Converter

Browse by Product Family

What to Look For When Buying

Technology Stack

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Top Brands for Outdoor Deployments

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Categories

Engineering Reading

Certified Experts

Manufacturer Authorized

Expert Access

Since 2014

Brands

Categories

IP Cameras

Ordering

Legal

Company

Sales & Expert Advice

Customer Service