Network Switches, PoE Injectors & Surveillance Infrastructure

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SKU: AP-GIC-011A-030

Vivotek AP-GIC-011A-030 30W PoE Midspan

Single-port 30W PoE midspan for IP cameras and network devices
- 30W @ 55VDC output supports IEEE 802.3af/at PoE devices
- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Mbps) with auto PD detection
- Over-current and circuit-shorting protection; -10°C to 45°C rated
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SKU: AP-GIC-011B-090

Vivotek AP-GIC-011B-090 95W PoE Midspan

90W PoE midspan for high-power IP cameras and surveillance devices
- 90W per port at 56VDC powers PTZ cameras and multi-sensor systems
- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Mbps) with 802.3af/at/bt compliance
- Over-current, short-circuit, and ESD protection safeguard connected devices
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SKU: AP-GXC-0100

Vivotek AP-GXC-0100 Gigabit Ethernet Extender

Gigabit Ethernet extender reaches 300m with daisy-chain, no local power
- Extends full 1Gbps bandwidth up to 300 meters via daisy-chain installation
- Accepts 802.3af/at/bt PoE input up to 95W, outputs 48-55VDC up to 68W
- 12kV surge protection per port; operates -40°C to 65°C in compact form
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SKU: AP-GXC-0200

Vivotek AP-GXC-0200 1-Port PoE Splitter

Dual-input PoE splitter extends power 300m; handles legacy gear
- Two IEEE 802.3af/at/bt inputs (95W) feed one Gigabit output at 48–55VDC
- 12KV surge protection per port shields against lightning and power spikes
- Daisy-chain two units to reach 300m without intermediate power supplies
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SKU: AP-GXC-0250

Vivotek AP-GXC-0250 Outdoor 2-Port Gigabit PoE Extender

Outdoor PoE extender reaches 300m with dual Gigabit ports, no extra power
- 95W PoE input splits across 2 output ports; daisy-chain up to 300m
- IP67 waterproof, IK10 vandal-proof, rated -40°C to 65°C for harsh sites
- 6 Gbps switching with 6KV surge protection per port; DIP switch control
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SKU: AP-PSP-050

Vivotek AP-PSP-050 16KV Outdoor PoE Surge Protector

16KV surge protection for outdoor PoE networks in harsh weather
- 16KV discharge (8KA per line) with 5ns response time stops surges fast
- IP67 weatherproof dual RJ45 ports handle -40°C to 85°C extremes
- Gigabit pass-through at up to 95W PoE keeps cameras and APs running
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SKU: AT-BSP-001

Vivotek AT-BSP-001 Surge Protection Module

Surge protection for Vivotek EPoC coaxial receiver systems
- Protects against voltage surges and transient overvoltage on coax
- Drop-in replacement module for Vivotek EPoC indoor receivers
- Indoor-rated design safeguards surveillance infrastructure
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SKU: AT-CAB-002

Vivotek AT-CAB-002 Side-Mount Bracket for HLG Series

Side-mount bracket for Vivotek HLG Series 120W power supplies
- Plastic and stainless steel construction resists corrosion in outdoor installations
- Compact 276 x 100 x 101.5 mm footprint at 520 g for flexible mounting
- Secures power supplies against physical impact and environmental stress
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SKU: AT-PSP-001

Vivotek AT-PSP-001 PoE Surge Protector 8-10KA

PoE surge protector with 8–10KA capacity and 5ns response time
- 20KV common mode + 4KV differential protection stops transients before damage
- 5-nanosecond clamping activation shields cameras and access points in real time
- Supports 1–2A current across 2-pair or 4-pair cabling with minimal insertion loss
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SKU: AW-FGT-100P-110

Vivotek AW-FGT-100P-110 10-Port PoE Switch

10-port PoE switch for IP cameras—unmanaged, plug-and-play
- All 10 ports deliver simultaneous 802.3af PoE power and data
- Zero configuration required; automatic MDI/MDIX crossover detection
- Compact design fits standard surveillance equipment racks
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SKU: AW-FGT-180P-250

Vivotek AW-FGT-180P-250 18-Port PoE Switch

18-port PoE switch for surveillance—plug, play, power cameras
- 18 × 802.3af PoE ports deliver power directly to IP cameras
- Unmanaged design requires zero configuration or network setup
- 250W PoE budget supports mixed legacy and standard-power cameras
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SKU: AW-FGT-260P-370

Vivotek AW-FGT-260P-370 24-Port PoE+ Switch

24-port PoE+ switch, 30W per port, unmanaged plug-and-play
- All 24 ports deliver IEEE 802.3at PoE+ at 30W for mid-range cameras
- Full Gigabit switching across all ports with dual uplink options
- Zero-configuration unmanaged design for straightforward rack deployment
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SKU: AW-GEL-065A-060

Vivotek AW-GEL-065A-060 6-Port Managed PoE Switch

6-port managed PoE switch with 60W budget for surveillance
- 4 Gigabit PoE ports at 30W each plus 2 uplink ports for cameras
- 12 Gbps switching bandwidth with VLAN, QoS, and RSTP management
- 4KV surge protection per PoE port and loop protection built in
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SKU: AW-GEL-105A-110

Vivotek AW-GEL-105A-110 8-Port Gigabit PoE High Power + 1-Port SFP Lite 110 W Managed Switch

8-port Gigabit PoE switch with 110W budget for IP surveillance
- Two 90W high-power ports plus six 30W ports for mixed camera loads
- 20 Gbps switching bandwidth with managed VLAN, QoS, and STP support
- 4KV surge protection per port; 1x SFP uplink for fiber connectivity
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SKU: AW-GEL-205A-260

Vivotek AW-GEL-205A-260 16-Port Gigabit PoE Managed Switch

16-port PoE switch with 260W budget and extended 250M reach
- Mixed power delivery: 4 ports @ 90W + 12 ports @ 30W for diverse devices
- 40 Gbps switching bandwidth with 4K surge protection per port
- 2 SFP Lite ports + managed VLANs, QoS, and STP for network control
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SKU: AW-GEL-285A-380

Vivotek AW-GEL-285A-380 24-Port Gigabit PoE High Power + 2-Port SFP Lite 380W Managed Switch

24-port PoE switch with 380W budget for surveillance and access control
- 4 ports at 90W + 20 ports at 30W for high-demand cameras and access points
- 56 Gbps switching bandwidth with 4,096 VLAN IDs and QoS traffic management
- Per-port PoE control, auto-checking, 4kV surge protection, and extended 250M mode
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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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Vivotek AP-GIC-011A-030 30W PoE Midspan

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Vivotek AP-GXC-0100 Gigabit Ethernet Extender

Vivotek AP-GXC-0200 1-Port PoE Splitter

Vivotek AP-GXC-0250 Outdoor 2-Port Gigabit PoE Extender

Vivotek AP-PSP-050 16KV Outdoor PoE Surge Protector

Vivotek AT-BSP-001 Surge Protection Module

Vivotek AT-CAB-002 Side-Mount Bracket for HLG Series

Vivotek AT-PSP-001 PoE Surge Protector 8-10KA

Vivotek AW-FGT-100P-110 10-Port PoE Switch

Vivotek AW-FGT-180P-250 18-Port PoE Switch

Vivotek AW-FGT-260P-370 24-Port PoE+ Switch

Vivotek AW-GEL-065A-060 6-Port Managed PoE Switch

Vivotek AW-GEL-105A-110 8-Port Gigabit PoE High Power + 1-Port SFP Lite 110 W Managed Switch

Vivotek AW-GEL-205A-260 16-Port Gigabit PoE Managed Switch

Vivotek AW-GEL-285A-380 24-Port Gigabit PoE High Power + 2-Port SFP Lite 380W Managed Switch

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