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Altronix
SKU: NETWAYSP8LWPX
Altronix NETWAYSP8LWPX 8-Port PoE Switch Dual SFP
8-port PoE switch with dual fiber SFP and outdoor IP66 sealed housing
- 2×60W Hi-PoE ports plus 6 standard PoE/PoE+ for mixed devices up to 75W
- Dual 1G fiber SFP for long-distance, noise-immune backbone connectivity
- NEMA 4/4X IP66 enclosure with built-in LiFePO4 battery charger for extended runtime
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Altronix
SKU: NETWAYSP8PL
Altronix NETWAYSP8PL 8-Port Managed PoE Switch
8-port managed PoE switch with dual fiber uplinks and 120W power
- Two Gigabit ports deliver up to 60W each for high-power devices like PTZ cameras
- Dual 1G single-mode SFP fiber uplinks extend backbone reach across distributed sites
- 120W integrated supply with battery charging support maintains PoE during power loss
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Altronix
SKU: NETWAYSP8PL2
Altronix NETWAYSP8PL2 8-Port PoE Switch Fiber
8-port PoE switch with fiber uplink and battery backup for security networks
- 240W PoE budget powers 8 Gigabit ports for cameras, readers, and intercoms
- Dual SFP fiber ports extend backbone reach with noise-immune single-mode connectivity
- Battery backup support maintains PoE power and network continuity during AC loss
$1,941.73 $1,172.99 Save $768.74The item has been added -
Altronix
SKU: NETWAYSP8WP
Altronix NETWAYSP8WP 8-Port PoE Switch 120W
8-port PoE switch, 120W, dual 1G fiber, NEMA 4/4X outdoor rated
- Two 1G SFP fiber ports for long-distance backbone without copper limits
- 2×60W Hi-PoE ports plus six 10/100 PoE/PoE+ for mixed-power endpoints
- Integrated 120W power supply with battery charger in stainless steel IP66 housing
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SKU: NETWAYSP8WP2
Altronix NETWAYSP8WP2 8-Port Managed PoE Switch 240W
8-port PoE+ managed switch with 240W budget for distributed security
- All 8 ports deliver 30W PoE+ simultaneously—run mixed cameras, APs, readers
- Dual SFP uplinks accept fiber or extended-reach copper for remote sites
- NEMA 4 sealed enclosure rated for wall, DIN-rail, or cabinet deployment
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SKU: NETWAYSP8WPX2
Altronix NETWAYSP8WPX2 8-Port Gigabit PoE Switch
8-port Gigabit PoE switch, IP66 outdoor enclosure, 2×60W Hi-PoE
- 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports + dual 1G SFP fiber uplinks for backbone
- 2×60W Hi-PoE per port pair supports high-power cameras & access control
- NEMA 4/4X stainless steel IP66 enclosure rated for direct outdoor mount
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SKU: NETWAYSP8X
Altronix NETWAYSP8X 8-Port PoE Switch with Fiber SFP
8-port managed PoE switch with dual fiber SFP and 120W integrated power
- 2×60W Hi-PoE ports handle PTZ cameras; 6×PoE/PoE+ ports for standard endpoints
- Dual 1G fiber SFP extends backbone beyond copper limits without EMI degradation
- Industrial chassis with battery charging, AC 110–240V input, wall or rack mount
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Axis
SKU: 01554-600
Axis 01554-600 EXT WAR T8640 POE+ Network Switch
- 2-year extended warranty for Axis T8640 PoE+ network switch
- Continued coverage beyond standard manufacturer warranty
- Electronic activation - no physical hardware ships with this SKU
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Axis
SKU: 03450-001
Axis 03450-001 Network Switch
- 4 MP day/night PTZ with 30x optical zoom for outdoor surveillance
- IP66 IK10-rated housing for vandalism-prone outdoor installs
- Ceiling, pendant, or rack mount for varied deployment geometry
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SKU: 02101-004
Axis D8004 4-Port PoE Gigabit Switch - 02101-004
4-port PoE switch for IP cameras; 60W budget, zero configuration
- Four PoE ports support 15W or 30W devices; flexible allocation up to 60W total
- Gigabit uplink handles multiple video streams without bandwidth bottlenecks
- Unmanaged design—plug in power and uplink, no SNMP or CLI setup required
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SKU: 02621-001
Axis D8208-R Industrial PoE++ Switch - 02621-001
8-port PoE++ switch rated IP66 for outdoor & vibration-prone sites
- 95W per port (802.3bt Type 4) powers PTZ cameras & high-draw devices
- IP66 enclosure + IEC 61373 vibration resistance for dock & factory use
- Dual redundant 24/48VDC inputs with 6kV surge protection on all ports
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Axis
SKU: 03063-004
Axis D8308 Fiber Aggregation Switch - 03063-004
Managed fiber switch for large-scale surveillance aggregation
- 8 SFP+ and 2 SFP28 ports up to 25 Gbps for high-bandwidth video
- Web-based management interface for centralized network control
- Long-distance fiber transmission without signal degradation
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Axis
SKU: 02747-001
Axis Ex Connection 8-port PoE++ Rail Switch
ATEX-certified 8-port PoE++ switch for hazardous area deployments
- 480W total power budget at 60W per port across 8 PoE++ outlets
- ATEX II 2 G Ex d IIC / II 2 D Ex tb IIIC certified for gas and dust zones
- IP66 seawater-resistant aluminum housing rated -40°C to +50°C
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Axis
SKU: 01449-600
Axis EXT WAR Axis T8504-E Outdoor POE Switch - 01449-600
- 2-year extended warranty for Axis T8504-E outdoor PoE switch
- Covers harsh-environment deployment at -40 to 50 C (-40 to 122 F)
- 150W PoE budget - drops into AXIS Device Manager network workflows
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Axis
SKU: 01191-004
Axis T8508 8-Port PoE+ Gigabit Switch - 01191-004
8-port PoE+ switch with 130W budget for IP security cameras
- 8 PoE+ ports at 30W each plus dual SFP/RJ45 combo uplinks
- 20 Gbps switching capacity with IEEE 802.1X, ACL, and VLAN control
- Metal chassis rated 0–50°C with 6kV surge protection on all ports
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Axis
SKU: 03064-001
Axis TD8911 SFP28 Fiber Module 25Gbps - 03064-001
25Gbps SFP28 fiber module for long-distance camera aggregation
- 25 Gbps SFP28 fiber module (25GBASE-LR) at 1310nm
- LC duplex connector for the Axis D8308 aggregation switch
- Carries dozens of 4K camera streams over single-mode fiber
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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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