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Digi International

SKU: TX54-A152-2

Digi International TX54-A152-2 4-Port Managed Switch

4-port managed switch with 10G support for industrial DIN rail cabinets
- 4-port managed switch with 10 Gbps line-rate per port
- HTTPS, SNMPv2/v3, SCP, SMTP managed for remote configuration
- DIN rail mount supports cabinet integration in industrial sites
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SKU: TX54-A156

Digi International TX54-A156 5G LTE Cellular Router with 4-Port

Dual 5G/LTE router with 4-port Gigabit switch for remote sites
- Dual 5G/LTE modem at 600 Mbps with automatic network failover
- 4-port Gigabit Ethernet switch eliminates external switch hardware
- Managed router at 867 Mbps throughput for NVR and VMS uplink
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SKU: TX54-A156-2

Digi International TX54-A156-2 4-Port Managed Cellular Switch

4-port 10G managed switch with integrated 5G/LTE modem
- 4-port 10 Gbps managed switch with 802.1Q VLAN segmentation
- Integrated cellular link for off-net failover on remote sites
- DIN rail mount for industrial cabinet integration at the edge
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Digi International

SKU: TX54-A246

Digi International TX54-A246 4-Port Gigabit Cellular Router

5G LTE cellular router with 4-port Gigabit switch for remote sites
- 4-port Gigabit cellular router, 5G LTE Advanced
- 600 Mbps cellular WAN for remote site connectivity
- Integrated managed switch for LAN aggregation
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Digi International

SKU: TX54-A256-2

Digi International TX54-A256-2 Dual 5G 4-Port Managed Switch

Dual 5G router with 4-port managed switch for remote site failover
- Dual 5G cellular at 600 Mbps with automatic carrier failover
- 4-port 10G managed switch for local video and access aggregation
- DIN rail mount supports cabinet integration in industrial sites
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SKU: TX54-A256-CSVC-2

Digi International TX54-A256-CSVC-2 4-Port Gigabit Switch

4-Port Gigabit switch module for Digi TX54 dual 5G router
- 4-port Gigabit Ethernet switch at 1 Gbps per port for direct edge devices
- 867 Mbps aggregate throughput for IP cameras and PTZ controllers
- Managed via HTTPS, SSH, SNMPv2/v3, SFTP for remote configuration
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SKU: TX54-A256-PSVC-2

Digi International TX54-A256-PSVC-2 PCBA Modification M.2

256GB M.2 storage expansion for Digi TX54 dual 5G routers
- 256GB M.2 storage add-on for TX54 series cellular routers
- On-device packet capture, log retention, and temp video ingestion
- M.2 interface for standard upgrade without external NAS dependency
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Digi International

SKU: TX64-A161

Digi International TX64-A161 4-Port Gigabit Cellular Solution

4-port gigabit gateway with 5G/LTE cellular and Wi-Fi 5 for remote sites
- TX64 4-port Gigabit cellular solution, 5G/LTE
- Integrated 5G/LTE modem + dual-band Wi-Fi fallback
- Managed via SSH, SNMP, NTP for enterprise admin
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Digi International

SKU: TX64-R210

Digi International TX64-R210 5G Cellular Router with 4-Port

5G cellular router with 4-port Gigabit switch for remote deployments
- 5G + Wi-Fi 5 dual connectivity at 867 Mbps for automatic WAN failover
- 4-port Gigabit switch removes need for separate PoE switch downstream
- SSH, SNMPv3, HTTPS managed router with Bluetooth 4.2 for local config
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Digi International

SKU: X2-HMU-EM-A

Digi International X2-HMU-EM-A 10G Sfp Module

10G SFP+ transceiver for industrial Digi switching platforms
- 10G SFP module for industrial switching platforms
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet over SFP+ interface
- Industrial operating temperature for field conditions
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SKU: X2-Z11-EM-A

Digi International X2-Z11-EM-A 10G Sfp Module

10G SFP module for industrial surveillance and telecom uplinks
- 10G SFP module for industrial switching platforms
- Managed module with 10G Ethernet support
- Industrial operating temperature for harsh environments
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Digi International

SKU: X2-Z11-EM-W

Digi International X2-Z11-EM-W 10G Sfp Module

10G SFP module for industrial Digi switches and fiber expansion
- 10G SFP module for industrial switch deployments
- Industrial temperature range for harsh conditions
- 10 Gigabit connectivity in compact SFP form
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Digi International

SKU: X2E-Z3C-E1-A

Digi International X2E-Z3C-E1-A XBee Gateway Zigbee

Zigbee mesh gateway for industrial IoT and facility automation
- Native Zigbee mesh networking with dynamic multi-hop routing
- Protocol gateway translates Zigbee to IP for upstream systems
- Compact 7.0 x 5.5 x 3.0 in chassis at 0.84 lbs with 5-yr warranty
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SKU: X2E-Z3C-W1-W

Digi International X2E-Z3C-W1-W XBee Gateway ZigBee

ZigBee gateway for industrial IoT with IP connectivity and extended temperature range
- XBee ZigBee mesh-to-IP gateway
- Self-healing multi-hop mesh topology
- Industrial-grade for sensor and IoT deployments
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SKU: XB24CZ7WIT-004

Digi International XB24CZ7WIT-004 XBee ZB S2C Thread Wire

Thread and ZigBee S2C mesh module for 2.4 GHz IoT networks
- XBee ZB S2C Thread + ZigBee dual-protocol module
- Self-healing 2.4 GHz mesh with auto rerouting
- Wire-pin connector for embedded integration
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Digi International

SKU: XB3-24Z8ST

Digi International XB3-24Z8ST XBee3 Pro 2.4 GHz ZigBee Module

ZigBee 3.0 RF module for mesh networking at 2.4 GHz with SMA connector
- XBee3 Pro 2.4 GHz ZigBee 3.0 RF module
- Full ZigBee Alliance certification for interop
- Building automation and industrial device integration
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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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