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NETGEAR
SKU: GS316PP-100NAS
NETGEAR Switch - GS316PP - Desktop - Wired - - GS316PP-100NAS
- All 16 ports deliver 802.3at PoE+ at 30W each, eliminating external injectors.
- 480W total PoE budget powers 16 high-draw devices simultaneously without sequencing.
- Unmanaged plug-and-play design requires zero IP configuration for immediate deployment.
$359.72 $205.99 Save $153.73 -
NETGEAR
SKU: GS324TP-200NAS
NETGEAR Switch - GS324TPV2 - Rackmount - Wired - GS324TP-200NAS
- 24 gigabit RJ45 ports deliver dedicated 1000 Mbps per camera or node—no bandwidth sharing.
- Two 1000Base-SFP uplinks extend connectivity via fiber beyond copper's 100-meter limit.
- VLAN, SNMP, CLI, and Web GUI management let you isolate and monitor traffic segments easily.
$514.32 $359.99 Save $154.33 -
NETGEAR
SKU: GS348-100NAS
NETGEAR Switch - GS348 - Wired - Networking / - GS348-100NAS
- 48 x 1 Gbps ports support dense IP camera deployments on a single switch.
- 96 Gbps switching fabric eliminates bottlenecks in high-traffic surveillance networks.
- Unmanaged rackmount design enables zero-config deployment in standard 19-inch racks.
$581.67 $332.99 Save $248.68 -
NETGEAR
SKU: GS524PP-100NAS
NETGEAR Switch - GS524PP-100NAS - Desktop Rack-mountable - Wired
- All 24 ports deliver 802.3at PoE+ (30W each) eliminating per-device power runs.
- 190W total PoE budget supports 15–18 full 30W cameras or mixed lighter PoE loads.
- Unmanaged design requires zero configuration; rack-mounts in 1U or sits on a shelf.
$534.14 $346.99 Save $187.15 -
NETGEAR
SKU: CSM4316-100NES
NETGEAR Switch - M4350-16C - 1U - 16 X 100G - CSM4316-100NES
- 16 × 100G QSFP28 ports deliver 3.2 Tbps aggregate capacity in a single 1U chassis.
- Out-of-band 1G Ethernet management port isolates control-plane traffic from the data fabric.
- USB-C console access enables direct out-of-band troubleshooting when the network is unreachable.
$14,482.74 $9,249.99 Save $5,232.75 -
NETGEAR
SKU: CSM4316-TAANES
NETGEAR Switch - M4350-16C - 1U - 16 X 100G - CSM4316-Taanes
- All 16x QSFP28 ports run at 100G simultaneously with no oversubscription.
- 1.6 Tbps non-blocking fabric eliminates bottlenecks in GPU cluster and AI workloads.
- Dedicated out-of-band 1G management port isolates config traffic from data-plane load.
$17,379.29 $11,099.99 Save $6,279.30 -
NETGEAR
SKU: XS512EM-100NAS
NETGEAR Switch - XS512EM - Rackmount - 10GBPS - - XS512EM-100NAS
- All 12 ports run independently at up to 10G, delivering 240 Gbps aggregate throughput.
- Multi-gig auto-negotiation (100M–10G) lets you mix legacy and new hardware on one switch.
- Web GUI, SSH/CLI, and SNMP v1/v2c/v3 support scripted provisioning and VLAN segmentation.
$1,575.07 $971.99 Save $603.08 -
NETGEAR
SKU: XSM4556-100NAS
NETGEAR THE M4500-48XF8C Switch Provides - XSM4556-100NAS
- 48 SFP28 ports run 1G, 10G, or 25G fiber — no hardware swap needed per speed change.
- 8 dedicated uplink ports isolate spine traffic from east-west compute and NVR flows.
- Non-blocking line-rate throughput eliminates congestion across all 56 active ports.
$23,443.80 $16,057.99 Save $7,385.81 -
NETGEAR
SKU: WAX608Y-111NAS
NETGEAR WAX608Y-111NAS WiFi6 Outdoor AP
- WiFi 6 (802.11ax) 4x4 MIMO on 5 GHz handles high-density outdoor deployments without congestion.
- PoE++-powered (802.3bt, 16.1W–27.64W) eliminates dedicated power runs at wall, ceiling, or pole mounts.
- Managed platform enables centralized provisioning and monitoring across multiple APs from one dashboard.
$960.88 $500.99 Save $459.89 -
NETGEAR
SKU: XS508M-100NAS
NETGEAR XS508M-100NAS 8PT 10G Unmanaged Switch
- 8 × 10G ports deliver 80 Gbps non-blocking throughput for trunk and aggregation links.
- Unmanaged design requires zero configuration — powers on and forwards frames at wire speed.
- Rated 0°C–40°C with plastic enclosure; suits edge and non-climate-controlled installations.
$862.86 $559.99 Save $302.87 -
NETGEAR
SKU: XS516TM-100NAS
NETGEAR XS516TM-100NAS PoE Network Switch
- All 16 ports run at 10G, supporting dense high-resolution IP camera deployments.
- 160 Gbps throughput eliminates bottlenecks across simultaneous multi-stream video feeds.
- Managed via Web GUI and SNMP with VLAN and QoS support for traffic segmentation.
$2,172.40 $1,251.99 Save $920.41 -
NETGEAR
SKU: XS748T-100NES
Netgear XS748T-100NES
- All 48 ports run at 10GbE, eliminating uplink bottlenecks in dense camera deployments.
- Layer 3 management via CLI, Web GUI, and SNMP enables VLAN segmentation and QoS control.
- 5-year warranty backs long-term deployment in enterprise and industrial network backbones.
$7,147.32 $4,923.99 Save $2,223.33 -
NETGEAR
SKU: XSM4340FV-TAANES
NETGEAR XSM4340FV-TAANES PoE Network Switch
- 45 ports at 10G line rate eliminate bottlenecks when aggregating high-density camera feeds.
- Single-mode fiber support extends reach across geographically dispersed campus or facility links.
- TAA-compliant managed switch with VLAN and SNMP support meets government procurement requirements.
$8,689.64 $5,226.99 Save $3,462.65 -
NETGEAR
SKU: XSM4340V-100NES
NETGEAR XSM4340V-100NES PoE Network Switch
- 24 x 10G ports eliminate backbone congestion when aggregating high-density 4K camera feeds.
- Single-mode fiber SFP+ uplinks extend surveillance links across buildings without signal loss.
- Full management via CLI, Web GUI, and SNMP enables VLAN isolation and QoS per port.
$8,863.43 $5,848.99 Save $3,014.44 -
NETGEAR
SKU: XSM4344C-100NES
NETGEAR XSM4344C-100NES PoE Network Switch
- 96 ports at 10G each eliminate uplink bottlenecks in high-density switch fabrics.
- CLI, Web GUI, and SNMP management support VLANs and QoS across complex deployments.
- PoE++ (802.3bt) per-port power delivery supports high-draw cameras and access control.
$15,922.74 $10,444.99 Save $5,477.75 -
Panasonic
SKU: MR-M12POE8PORT
Panasonic MR-M12POE8PORT 8-Port PoE Industrial Switch
8-port PoE industrial switch for rail and transport, -40°C to 75°C
- 8 x 10/100Base-TX ports with IEEE 802.3af/at PoE for cameras and sensors
- EN50155 certified for railway and transportation shock, vibration, temperature
- Unmanaged plug-and-play design—no configuration needed, install and connect
$2,114.68 $1,387.99 Save $726.69
Network Switches
Network switches form the backbone of commercial IP surveillance and access control deployments. Select managed or unmanaged switches based on bandwidth, PoE requirements, segmentation needs, and long-term scalability.
Plan Your Deployment
- PoE budget planning and total wattage capacity
- Managed vs unmanaged configuration needs
- Uplink speed and fiber/SFP requirements
- VLAN segmentation and network security planning
- Rackmount vs wall-mount installation considerations
Network Switches — Engineering-Grade Network Infrastructure for Commercial Deployments
This category covers 209 working models of network switches sourced manufacturer-direct or through channel-direct US distribution. Build the rest of your system around the architectural choices below — compatibility, environmental rating, and lifecycle decisions made here propagate through every downstream component you specify.
What to Look For
Port count and PoE budget come first. An 8-camera install needs at least 9 ports (cameras + uplink), with PoE budget covering the sum of per-camera PoE class. Account for uplink speed: 1 Gbps uplinks bottleneck under heavy video load on switches with 8+ high-resolution cameras. SFP+ or 10 Gbps uplinks remove that bottleneck on growing sites.
Managed versus unmanaged switches affect troubleshooting and VLAN segmentation. Managed switches (HPE Aruba, Cisco, Netgear ProSAFE M-series) support VLANs, link-aggregation, port mirroring, and SNMP monitoring — essential for any deployment over 16 cameras or with mixed traffic. Unmanaged switches work for small isolated camera networks but limit growth and troubleshooting visibility.
Layer 3 capability (routing, VLAN inter-VLAN routing) becomes important when surveillance, access control, and corporate traffic share the same physical network. Surveillance VLAN isolation is now standard practice — segregate camera traffic from corporate Wi-Fi and guest networks to prevent broadcast storms and lateral attack paths. Confirm the switch supports the VLAN count and ACL complexity you need.
Outdoor/industrial deployments need ruggedized switches. ComNet, Antaira, and Moxa make hardened switches rated for -40°C to +75°C, vibration, and waterproof housings. DIN-rail mounting fits standard outdoor enclosures. Standard data-closet switches in outdoor enclosures fail within 1-2 years from condensation and temperature swings; spec the right environment rating up front.
Key Specs in This Category
| Spec | Available Options |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 4MP, Thermal, 8MP, 2MP |
| Connectivity | Wired, WiFi + Wired |
| Power | PoE+, PoE++, PoE, AC/DC, DC |
| Channels | 45-Port |
| Type | Switch, Industrial, Media Converter, Wiegand to OSDP Converter, Power Supply, Cable, Adapter, Router |
| Durability | Indoor, Outdoor |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between managed and unmanaged PoE switches?
Unmanaged switches power-on and forward traffic without configuration — simplest deployment but no VLAN, no monitoring, no troubleshooting visibility. Managed switches add VLANs, link-aggregation, port mirroring, SNMP, and remote-management interfaces. For deployments above 16 cameras or those sharing infrastructure with other systems, managed is the right choice; the per-port cost is modest and the operational benefit is large.
How much PoE budget should I size for?
Sum the PoE-class budget of all PoE-powered devices, then add 20-30% headroom for growth. Eight 802.3at cameras at 30W max each is 240W minimum — but a 130W-budget 8-port PoE+ switch can't deliver that. Confirm both per-port budget and total PoE budget; many entry-level switches advertise PoE+ ports but cap aggregate budget at half the per-port maximum.
Do I need 10 Gbps uplinks?
For installations under 32 cameras with mid-resolution streams, 1 Gbps uplinks suffice. Above that, or when you need fast investigative playback for many simultaneous reviewers, 10 Gbps (SFP+) uplinks remove the choke point. NVRs writing to NAS over the network also benefit. SFP+ has become reasonably affordable on managed switches; opt for it on new installs over 16 cameras.
Can I run VoIP and video on the same switch?
Yes — modern managed switches use VLAN segregation to keep VoIP, video, and data traffic separated even on shared physical ports. Use QoS (Quality of Service) to prioritize VoIP for low latency and assign video its own queue. Avoid mixing untagged traffic types on a single switch port without VLAN configuration; broadcast storms and bandwidth competition cause both voice and video quality issues.
What's the right uplink between buildings on a campus?
Single-mode fiber for runs over 100 m, multi-mode for shorter runs (typically up to 550 m on OM3, 300 m on OM4 at 10 Gbps). Bidirectional SFPs (single fiber instead of pair) save fiber count when the run is already deployed. Avoid copper between buildings — ground-potential differences during lightning strikes destroy switch SFP modules even when surge-protected.
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