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Code Blue

SKU: CB1S00850

Code Blue CB1S00850 Network Switch
- Delivers PoE power over Ethernet, eliminating separate PSUs at remote endpoints.
- Operates on 24V DC, integrating cleanly into low-voltage security power infrastructure.
- Compact form factor supports rack or wall mounting across distributed installations.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2A00055

Code Blue CB2A00055 CB2a SS BLSe NP PoE Network Switch
- PoE support delivers power and data over a single cable, reducing installation wiring.
- Stainless steel housing resists corrosion in harsh or outdoor security deployments.
- 12–24V DC input range accommodates varied power supply configurations on-site.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2A00224

Code Blue CB2A00224 Network Switch
- PoE support eliminates separate power runs, reducing installation complexity.
- Stainless steel housing delivers durability across demanding deployment environments.
- Ethernet connectivity integrates directly with Code Blue IP security infrastructure.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2A00292

Code Blue CB2A00292 Network Switch
- PoE delivery consolidates data and power over one Ethernet run, cutting cabling labor.
- 24V DC operation matches Code Blue CB2 amplifier platforms—no voltage conversion needed.
- Stainless steel IP66-rated enclosure handles outdoor, high-humidity, and washdown sites.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2A00298

Code Blue CB2A00298 Network Switch
- Delivers Power over Ethernet, eliminating separate power runs to connected devices.
- Operates on 24V DC, compatible with Code Blue paging amplifier infrastructure.
- Ethernet connectivity supports distributed IP security and audio network installations.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2A00312

Code Blue CB2A00312 Network Switch
- PoE support delivers data and power over a single cable, eliminating remote power supplies.
- Operates on 24V DC, integrating directly into low-voltage security panel power infrastructure.
- Ethernet switching connects IP cameras and access control devices on a unified network segment.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2A00313

Code Blue CB2A00313 CB2a SBL NG NP PoE Network Switch
- Delivers PoE over a single cable, reducing wiring runs during CB2a deployments.
- Operates on 24V DC, aligning with existing CB2a series paging amplifier power supplies.
- Direct replacement component maintains network connectivity in CB2a audio distribution systems.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2A00314

Code Blue CB2A00314 Network Switch
- PoE switch component for Code Blue networked communication gear
- 12-24V DC compatible with paging amplifier and door power buses
- Drops onto Code Blue tower and station network infrastructure
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2A00319

Code Blue CB2A00319 PoE Network Switch
- Delivers PoE over Ethernet, eliminating separate power runs to networked devices.
- Stainless steel construction supports durable deployment in demanding environments.
- Designed for Code Blue security infrastructure, ensuring drop-in network compatibility.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2A00546

Code Blue CB2A00546 CB2a BSL BLEm NP PoE Network Switch
- PoE support eliminates separate power runs, simplifying IP security deployments.
- 24V DC operation accommodates diverse cabinet and field power configurations.
- Integrated BLE connectivity enables wireless commissioning within CB2a series systems.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2A00554

Code Blue CB2A00554 Network Switch
- PoE delivery eliminates separate power supplies for connected IP security devices.
- Stainless steel housing withstands demanding physical environments in field deployments.
- Managed Ethernet switching enables centralized network control across IP security systems.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2A00556

Code Blue CB2A00556 CB2a SRD WEm NP PoE Network Switch
- Delivers PoE on a single cable, eliminating separate power runs to endpoints.
- Operates at 24V DC, integrating directly with Code Blue paging amplifier systems.
- Functions as a drop-in replacement part for Code Blue networked security equipment.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2E00329

Code Blue CB2E00329 CB2e SS GEm NP PoE Network Switch
- Stainless steel housing resists corrosion in harsh or outdoor enclosure deployments.
- PoE support delivers data and power over a single cable, reducing installation runs.
- 24V DC operation ensures compatibility with Code Blue paging amplifier installations.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2E00342

Code Blue CB2E00342 CB2E Sbl Bkem Np Poe Switch
- Delivers PoE data and power over a single Ethernet run, cutting field cable labor.
- Accepts 12–24V DC input, fitting both 24V hardwired and 12V auxiliary site supplies.
- Native CB2e series module enables plug-and-play swap without integration revalidation.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2E00481

Code Blue CB2E00481 CB2e SRD WEm NP PoE Network Switch
- Delivers PoE over Ethernet, eliminating separate power runs to connected devices.
- Operates on 24V DC input, compatible with CB2e series security system infrastructure.
- Drop-in replacement for CB2e installations supporting paging amplifier integration.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2E00486

Code Blue CB2E00486 CB2e SBL WAS NP PoE Network Switch
- Operates on 12–24V DC input, fitting legacy and modern DC power infrastructures.
- Delivers PoE over Ethernet, combining power and data on a single cable run.
- Built-in paging amplifier eliminates standalone amp enclosures in multi-zone deployments.
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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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