Network Switches, PoE Injectors & Surveillance Infrastructure

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Veracity

SKU: VOR-OS-30-US

Veracity VOR-OS-30-US PoE Midspan Injector

PoE midspan injector extends power to remote endpoints beyond switch reach
- Injects 802.3af (15.4W) or 802.3at (30W) power mid-run without reconfiguration
- Zero-config passthrough maintains 10/100 Mbps data rates on existing cable runs
- Compact form factor mounts in telecom closets or network enclosures
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Veracity

SKU: VOR-OS-90-US

Veracity VOR-OS-90-US PoE Extender

PoE injector for extended runs and outdoor cabinets, -10 to +40°C
- 90W PoE++ injection over distances where standard injectors fall short
- 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet for video and sensor data on long cable runs
- Passive architecture—no config, no UI, no firmware updates required
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Veracity

SKU: VPSU-57V-1500-US

Veracity VPSU-57V-1500-US PoE Switch Industrial

1500W PoE switch with industrial temp rating for multi-camera sites
- 1500W PoE power budget (802.3af/at) runs multiple cameras from one unit
- Industrial-grade operating range handles unheated enclosures and outdoor runs
- Layer-2 switching with VLAN support for traffic segregation and network control
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Veracity

SKU: VPSU-57V-800-US

Veracity VPSU-57V-800-US HIGHWIRE Ethernet over Coax Power Supply

57V Ethernet over Coax power supply for HIGHWIRE systems on existing cable
- 57V DC output maintains voltage over extended coax runs with minimal signal loss
- Combines IP data and power on single coaxial cable; works with RG-6, RG-59 plant
- Industrial temperature range rated for outdoor cabinets and rooftop installations
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Veracity

SKU: VPSU-POE-100-US

Veracity VPSU-POE-100-US 48-Port Managed PoE Injector

48-port Gigabit PoE injector with 100W budget for mid-to-large deployments
- 48 Gigabit ports distribute 100W PoE across IP cameras and access points
- Managed control with per-port configuration, VLANs, and QoS monitoring
- Industrial temperature rating supports non-climate-controlled installations
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Veracity

SKU: VPSU-POE-240-US

Veracity VPSU-POE-240-US PoE Injector

240W PoE injector for industrial networks, 0–70°C operation
- 240W total capacity across IEEE 802.3af/at for multi-device deployment
- Industrial temperature range (0–70°C) eliminates thermal shutdown in variable environments
- Standard Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cabling; no proprietary hardware or drivers required
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Veracity

SKU: VPSU-TRAY-ASSY

Veracity VPSU-TRAY-ASSY IP Transmission Device

Rack-mount tray assembly for Veracity IP transmission networks
- 19.6 x 9.3 x 2.1 in rack-mount form factor integrates into modular security and broadcast infrastructure
- Designed for standards-based IP transmission within professional indoor deployment environments
- Compatible with Veracity IP transmission ecosystem for distributed surveillance and network installations
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Veracity

SKU: VSPAN-ONE

Veracity VSPAN-ONE 8-Port Managed Gigabit Switch

8-port managed Gigabit switch for security and AV networks
- 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports at 1000 Mbps each for simultaneous camera and NVR connectivity
- Managed architecture with VLAN support and QoS for network segmentation and traffic prioritization
- Compact form factor designed for rack mounting in security control rooms and equipment cabinets
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Veracity

SKU: VSPAN-SOLO-US

Veracity VSPAN-SOLO-US Display Controller

IP network display controller with Gigabit Ethernet and H.265 support
- Gigabit Ethernet connectivity routes video and control signals without latency
- H.265 compression reduces bandwidth on multi-site 24/7 continuous operations
- IP-native architecture integrates into standard switched Ethernet infrastructure
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Veracity

SKU: VTN-EXTEND

Veracity VTN-EXTEND Timenet NTP Server 10/100

Centralized NTP server for synchronized timekeeping across security systems
- NTP protocol synchronizes cameras, access control, and networked devices on one clock
- 10/100 Fast Ethernet interface integrates into mixed legacy and modern network segments
- Eliminates time drift and forensic gaps in multi-system event correlation and audit trails
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Veracity

SKU: VTN-TN-PRO

Veracity VTN-TN-PRO NTP Server

Centralized NTP server for synchronized timestamps across security networks
- Stratum-level time distribution over 10/100 Mbps Ethernet to hundreds of clients
- Standalone appliance with 10–40V DC input; no internet or external time source needed
- Compact form factor fits racks and server rooms; 5W PoE operation
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Vivotek

SKU: AN3000

Vivotek AN3000 Outdoor Ethernet Waterproof Connector

IP68 waterproof Ethernet connector for outdoor network deployments
- IP68 rating withstands complete water and dust immersion in harsh climates
- Tool-free plug-and-play design works with CAT5e, CAT6, and CAT6a cables
- UV-resistant housing rated -40°C to 85°C for year-round outdoor use
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Vivotek

SKU: AO-20W

Vivotek AO-20W Ethernet Wiegand Converter

Ethernet-to-Wiegand converter for legacy access control integration
- Dual-port TCP/UDP conversion with up to 96-bit Wiegand output
- 8 digital inputs + 4 outputs (relay + 3 digital) for flexible I/O
- DC 9-24V, 2W max power; -20°C to 65°C operating range
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Vivotek

SKU: AP-FEX-0106-T

Vivotek AP-FEX-0106-T Outdoor Fiber Extender

Fiber extender for PoE and Ethernet to 1.2 km and 2.4 km outdoors
- Extends PoE power 1.2 km and Ethernet data 2.4 km over RG6 fiber cable
- 6KV surge protection at BNC port withstands lightning and electrical spikes
- Operates -30°C to 60°C in outdoor conditions with 3W low power draw
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Vivotek

SKU: AP-FEX-0250-T

Vivotek AP-FEX-0250-T Outdoor Fiber Extender Module

Ethernet over coax extender for outdoor surveillance up to 2.4 km
- 500m PoE + 2.4 km Ethernet distance over standard RG6 coax cable
- Two independent Ethernet ports with individual PoE on/off switches per port
- 6KV surge protection on BNC input, -30°C to 60°C operating range
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Vivotek

SKU: AP-FHP-0105-T

Vivotek AP-FHP-0105-T Hyper PoE Long Range Extender

Hyper PoE transmitter for long-range outdoor camera and device power
- 60W output via Hyper PoE or DC 56V input for remote deployments
- 1x Fast Ethernet port with manual PoE on/off switch for control
- Outdoor-rated, 3W consumption, -20°C to 60°C operating range
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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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Veracity VOR-OS-30-US PoE Midspan Injector

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Veracity VPSU-57V-1500-US PoE Switch Industrial

Veracity VPSU-57V-800-US HIGHWIRE Ethernet over Coax Power Supply

Veracity VPSU-POE-100-US 48-Port Managed PoE Injector

Veracity VPSU-POE-240-US PoE Injector

Veracity VPSU-TRAY-ASSY IP Transmission Device

Veracity VSPAN-ONE 8-Port Managed Gigabit Switch

Veracity VSPAN-SOLO-US Display Controller

Veracity VTN-EXTEND Timenet NTP Server 10/100

Veracity VTN-TN-PRO NTP Server

Vivotek AN3000 Outdoor Ethernet Waterproof Connector

Vivotek AO-20W Ethernet Wiegand Converter

Vivotek AP-FEX-0106-T Outdoor Fiber Extender

Vivotek AP-FEX-0250-T Outdoor Fiber Extender Module

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