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Digi International

SKU: XBP9B-DMST-012

Digi International XBP9B-DMST-012 6-Port 10G Single Mode Fiber

6-port 10G single mode fiber switch for enterprise backbone networks
- 6-port 10G single-mode fiber switch
- 10 Gbps per port for video aggregation backbone
- Single-mode fiber for 10+ km link distances
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SKU: XBP9B-DMUT-002

Digi International XBP9B-DMUT-002 XBee-PRO 900HP DigiMesh Module

900 MHz DigiMesh module for long-range industrial wireless networks
- XBee-PRO 900HP DigiMesh wireless module
- Self-healing mesh with auto multi-hop path selection
- 900 MHz for foliage and building penetration
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SKU: XBP9B-DMWT-002

Digi International XBP9B-DMWT-002 Xbee-pro 900HP Digimesh Module

900 MHz DigiMesh module for long-range industrial wireless networks
- XBee-PRO 900HP DigiMesh wireless module
- Self-healing mesh with automatic rerouting
- 900 MHz for vegetation and concrete penetration
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SKU: XBP9XT-DPUS-001

Digi International XBP9XT-DPUS-001 Xbee-pro SX Gigabit Module

Gigabit wireless module for industrial IoT and critical infrastructure
- XBee-PRO SX delivers Gigabit-class telemetry data rates
- SMT form factor for direct surface-mount OEM board integration
- 5-year warranty on the wireless module for long-life deployments
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Digi International

SKU: XBRR-24Z8PT

Digi International XBRR-24Z8PT Xbee RR Pro 2.4GHz Zigbee PCB

ZigBee 2.4GHz PCB module for close-range IoT mesh networking
- Zigbee 3.0 compliance for interoperability with certified mesh gear
- 250 kbps RF data rate with 1 Mbps serial interface to the host
- 2.4 GHz radio on a 2.4 x 2.8 cm PCB module for embedded designs
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Digi International

SKU: XK3-C-N1-UT-E

Digi International XK3-C-N1-UT-E XBee3 Cellular Smart Modem

Industrial cellular modem with 6 ports for remote IoT deployments
- XBee3 Cellular smart modem with mesh + cellular
- Multi-protocol backhaul for mixed-topology networks
- Industrial operating temperature for harsh field
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Digi International

SKU: XKB9-DMT-UHP

Digi International XKB9-DMT-UHP Bee-pro 900HP Digimesh KIT

900 MHz DigiMesh kit with self-healing topology for industrial wireless
- BEE-PRO 900HP DigiMesh wireless module kit
- Self-healing mesh for extended wireless coverage
- 0.8 lb module kit for mesh deployment
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Digi International

SKU: XM-M92-2P-AA

Digi International XM-M92-2P-AA RS-232 Modem

RS-232 modem for legacy industrial equipment and SCADA systems
- RS-232 modem with native DB-9 serial interface
- -40 to +70C industrial operating temperature
- Direct PLC, RTU, and SCADA master station connect
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Digi International

SKU: XM-M92-2P-UA

Digi International XM-M92-2P-UA Xbee-pro 900HP RF Modem

900 MHz RF modem for wireless mesh networks up to 200,000 feet
- XBee-PRO 900HP 2-port RF modem
- 900 MHz ISM band for vegetation and metal penetration
- 200,000 ft maximum range in optimal conditions
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Digi International

SKU: XM-M92-4P-AA

Digi International XM-M92-4P-AA RF Transceiver Modem 902MHz

902MHz managed RF modem for point-to-point industrial wireless networks
- 902 MHz ISM band 4-port managed switch + RF modem
- Avoids Wi-Fi congestion for time-sensitive telemetry
- Industrial operating temperature for harsh sites
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SKU: XM-M92-4P-UA

Digi International XM-M92-4P-UA 20-Port Managed Switch

20-port 10G managed switch for enterprise security and telecom
- 20-port managed 10G Ethernet switch
- Full 10 Gbps per port with no uplink bottleneck
- Layer 2 VLAN support for multi-tenant deployments
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Digi International

SKU: XM-M92-UP-UA

Digi International XM-M92-UP-UA Xbee Modem USB

USB XBee mesh gateway for wireless serial communication in industrial environments
- XBee mesh gateway with USB serial interface
- Native XBee protocol over USB to host systems
- No proprietary drivers — recognized as USB serial
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Digi International

SKU: XU3-A11

Digi International XU3-A11 XBee3 USB Adapter ZigBee Pro

USB adapter for XBee3 ZigBee Pro modules on Windows, Linux, macOS
- USB adapter for XBee3 modules in ZigBee Pro configuration
- Ultra-compact 0.8 x 0.3 x 2.3 in form factor at 0.2 lbs
- 5-year warranty for field-tech and developer interface use
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Digital Watchdog

SKU: DW-BJP1U20T

Digital Watchdog DW-BJP1U20T 45-Port 10G Switch
- 45-port 10G switch for high-camera-count IP deployments
- Intel i7 with 16-32GB memory handles VLAN and QoS at line rate
- 5-year limited warranty for enterprise integrator rollouts
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Digital Watchdog

SKU: DW-BJP2U40T

Digital Watchdog DW-BJP2U40T 2U Rack Mount Switch
- 45-port 10G rack switch for high-bandwidth surveillance networks
- Intel i7 CPU with 16-32 GB memory handles packet processing
- 2U form factor fits standard 19-inch racks alongside NVRs
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SKU: DW-BJP2U60T-LX

Digital Watchdog DW-BJP2U60T-LX Linux Switch
- 45-port managed Linux PoE switch with 10G uplinks for video traffic
- Intel i7 processor handles edge analytics and device orchestration
- 5-year limited warranty - 16-32 GB memory for switching workloads
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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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