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SKU: RPM2531610/10M

Cradlepoint Inc RPM2531610/10M 4-Port 2.5G Managed Switch

4-port managed switch with 2.5G per port for enterprise networks
- 4-port managed 2.5G switch with multi-gigabit throughput
- 10M cable form factor for compact enterprise deployments
- Centralized policy control for branch network traffic
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Cradlepoint Inc SIMINSERT01 SIM Insertion Module

SIM insertion module for Cradlepoint NetCloud managed networks
- Single SIM insertion module for Cradlepoint NetCloud-managed appliances
- Enables 1-SIM provisioning within managed networking deployments
- Managed 4-port 2.5G accessory module for cellular gateway integration
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Cradlepoint Inc SIMINSERT02 Dual SIM Insertion Module

Dual SIM module for Cradlepoint NetCloud devices with carrier failover
- Dual SIM insertion module for Cradlepoint NetCloud-managed devices
- Supports dual-SIM functionality for carrier redundancy at the gateway
- Managed 4-port 2.5G accessory module for cellular gateway integration
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SKU: SP-BF03-03005GB-GM

Cradlepoint Inc SP-BF03-03005GB-GM SFP Gigabit Module

SFP Gigabit module for Cradlepoint branch appliances in industrial environments
- Gigabit SFP transceiver for branch fiber connectivity
- Adds optical fiber to branch/fixed-site routers
- Industrial temperature build for unconditioned IDF rooms
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SKU: SXK1255991/2

Cradlepoint Inc SXK1255991/2 Rail GEN2 Pole Clamp

Pole clamp for Cradlepoint RAIL GEN2 DIN rail devices, tool-free outdoor mounting
- Pole clamp for RAIL GEN2 DIN-rail equipment outdoors
- Mounts cellular routers and security appliances on masts
- Industrial-grade build for exterior pole installations
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SKU: TAA-170700-000

Cradlepoint Inc TAA-170700-000 COR Extensibility Dock

4-port 2.5G managed switch dock for Cradlepoint COR routers
- 4-port managed 2.5G extensibility dock for COR platforms
- Industrial-grade for unconditioned mechanical rooms
- TAA-compliant for federal edge network deployments
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SKU: TAA-170765-000

Cradlepoint Inc TAA-170765-000 Cellular Antenna White Mini

TAA-compliant mini cellular antenna for Cradlepoint routers
- Compact white cellular antenna for Cradlepoint platforms
- Industrial temperature rating for outdoor mobile installs
- TAA-compliant build for federal vehicle fleets
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SKU: TAA-170801-000

Cradlepoint Inc TAA-170801-000 Cellular Antenna Charcoal

TAA-compliant cellular antenna with SMA connector for government deployments
- Charcoal-finish cellular antenna with SMA connector
- Designed for Cradlepoint mobile broadband gateways
- TAA-compliant for federal procurement and fleet use
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SKU: TAA-170900-001

Cradlepoint Inc TAA-170900-001 LTE Captive Modem Accessory

TAA-compliant LTE modem accessory for Cradlepoint mobile systems
- TAA-compliant LTE captive modem accessory for Cradlepoint
- Functionally identical to base 170900-001 with TAA coverage
- Federal procurement-ready for government cellular deployments
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SKU: TAA-170900-005

Cradlepoint Inc TAA-170900-005 LTE Captive Modem Accessory

TAA-compliant LTE modem accessory for Cradlepoint routing platforms
- LTE captive modem accessory with TAA-compliant build
- Compatible with Cradlepoint cellular routing platforms
- Federal contract ready for government mobile broadband
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SKU: TAA-170900-011

Cradlepoint Inc TAA-170900-011 5G Captive Modem Accessory

5G captive modem accessory for Cradlepoint platforms, TAA-compliant
- 5G captive modem accessory for Cradlepoint mobile platforms
- Gigabit-class 5G throughput for federal mobile deployments
- TAA-compliant variant of base 170900-011 modem
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SKU: TAA-170900-015

Cradlepoint Inc TAA-170900-015 5G Captive Modem Accessory

5G captive modem for Cradlepoint gateways with Gigabit performance
- TAA-compliant 5G captive modem for Cradlepoint gateways
- Gigabit-class throughput for federal mobile deployments
- Global region SKU compatible with multi-carrier provisioning
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Cradlepoint Inc TAA-170900-016 5G Captive Modem Accessory

5G captive modem accessory with 2.5G Ethernet for Cradlepoint routers
- 5G captive modem accessory with 2.5G Ethernet uplink
- 3.4 Gbps throughput for North America region deployments
- TAA-compliant build for federal network edge use
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SKU: TAA-BA-MC400-5GB

Cradlepoint Inc TAA-BA-MC400-5GB 5G Modem

5G modem module for Cradlepoint gateways, TAA-compliant branch connectivity
- 5G modem module for AER2200 branch router integration
- Nano-SIM (4FF) slot for distributed branch provisioning
- TAA-compliant build for federal distributed networks
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SKU: TAA-BB05-0950C7A-N0

Cradlepoint Inc TAA-BB05-0950C7A-N0 5-Year TAA Compliant Branch

TAA-compliant managed branch router with gigabit ethernet for federal procurement
- 940 Mbps throughput for branch failover between wired and LTE
- NetCloud-managed routing for centralized branch policy control
- 5-year TAA-compliant coverage for federal contracts
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SKU: TAA-BBA3-0950C7A-N0

Cradlepoint Inc TAA-BBA3-0950C7A-N0 L950 Series Managed Router

TAA-compliant WWAN router with hybrid cellular/wired redundancy for branch offices
- L950 series managed WWAN router with 3-year TAA coverage
- 300 Mbps throughput handles branch VPN and surveillance traffic
- TAA-compliant for federal procurement requirements
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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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