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Code Blue

SKU: CB2E00522

Code Blue CB2E00522 CB2e Network Switch
- Integrated PoE ports power cameras, intercoms, and access controllers over a single cable.
- Layer 2/3 management with VLAN and QoS isolates video traffic from access-control data.
- Dual uplinks with spanning-tree failover maintain active sessions if the primary link drops.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2E00530

Code Blue CB2E00530 CB2e Network Switch
- PoE support delivers data and power over a single cable, reducing field wiring.
- Operates on 12–24V DC input, accommodating varied power supplies in existing installs.
- Designed as a direct OEM replacement for Code Blue security and audio systems.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2E00531

Code Blue CB2E00531 CB2e Network Switch
- PoE delivery combines data and power over one cable, reducing installation complexity.
- Operates on 24V DC, integrating directly with Code Blue paging amplifier systems.
- Ethernet switching supports multi-device deployments requiring centralized power management.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2E00533

Code Blue CB2E00533 Network Switch
- PoE network switch for Code Blue emergency communication systems
- Multi-port connectivity for distributed surveillance and access gear
- Drops into existing Code Blue network deployment infrastructure
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2E00545

Code Blue CB2E00545 CB2e SS NG NP PoE Network Switch
- Delivers PoE over Ethernet, powering IP cameras and access control via single cable.
- Accepts 12–24V DC input, fitting into existing low-voltage security power infrastructure.
- Functions as a dedicated network switch for IP security devices in distributed deployments.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2E00552

Code Blue CB2E00552 Network Switch
- Runs on 24V DC input, eliminating intermediate conversion stages in multi-switch deployments.
- Delivers power and data over a single Ethernet cable, reducing cabinet wiring and footprint.
- Supports IP cameras, access control readers, and PoE paging amplifiers on one switched fabric.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB2S00095

Code Blue CB2S00095 Network Switch
- Delivers PoE over standard Ethernet cable, eliminating separate power runs to edge devices.
- Accepts 12–24V DC input, fitting directly into existing low-voltage security power supplies.
- Designed for integration with Code Blue security and access control system architectures.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB4R00124

Code Blue CB4R00124 Network Switch
- PoE support delivers data and device power over a single Ethernet cable.
- Operates on 24V DC input, fitting directly into Code Blue infrastructure.
- Designed as a drop-in replacement part for Code Blue security systems.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB4R00125

Code Blue CB4R00125 CB4r SYL BLEm NP PoE Switch
- Combines 24V DC power and Ethernet data on one cable, cutting conduit and labor costs.
- Accepts 12–24V DC input, fitting existing distributed security power supplies without regulators.
- Drop-in compatible with CB4r SYL BLEm NP platform; no firmware reconfiguration required.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB4R00127

Code Blue CB4R00127 CB4r SBL WSe NP PoE Network Switch
- Delivers PoE power over Ethernet, eliminating separate power runs to connected devices.
- Operates on 24V DC input, integrating directly with Code Blue paging amplifier infrastructure.
- Managed network switching over Ethernet supports multi-zone audio and security device uplinks.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB4R00128

Code Blue CB4R00128 CB4r GWT RAs NP PoE Switch
- Delivers PoE power and data over a single Ethernet run, reducing cable density.
- Accepts 12–24V DC input, supporting UPS and battery backup without voltage regulators.
- Drop-in CB4r series replacement requires no reconfiguration of attached PoE devices.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB4S00163

Code Blue CB4S00163 CB4S Sbl Was Np Poe Switch
- Delivers PoE over a single Cat5e/Cat6 run, eliminating separate power wiring for field devices.
- Accepts 12–24V DC input, fitting existing power infrastructure across multi-site deployments.
- Native CB4s series compatibility ensures protocol alignment with CB4s controllers and intercoms.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB4S00214

Code Blue CB4S00214 Network Switch
- Delivers PoE over standard Ethernet, eliminating separate power runs to IP endpoints.
- Runs on 24V DC native to CB4 enclosures—no AC-to-DC conversion hardware required.
- Mounts wall, pole, recessed, or rack to fit distributed and campus security layouts.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB4S00215

Code Blue CB4S00215 Network Switch
- Delivers PoE power and data over a single cable, cutting conduit and wiring runs.
- Accepts 12V or 24V DC input with no reconfiguration, easing retrofit across mixed power plants.
- Native compatibility with Code Blue NVRs, intercoms, and access panels eliminates validation overhead.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB4S00220

Code Blue CB4S00220 Network Switch
- Managed PoE switch delivers stable power to IP cameras and access control devices.
- Supports 12–24V DC audio and paging amplifier systems within integrated security deployments.
- Ethernet connectivity provides a central hub for distributed IP security installations.
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Code Blue

SKU: CB4S00223

Code Blue CB4S00223 CB4s GWT CC RAS NP PoE Network Switch
- Delivers PoE power and Ethernet switching in one unit, eliminating endpoint power supplies.
- Accepts 12–24V DC input, supporting both legacy and modern site power infrastructure.
- Supports IP intercoms, access controllers, and paging devices over a single Ethernet run.
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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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