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Axis
SKU: 03102-001
Axis 03102-001 Wiegand to OSDP Converter
Wiegand to OSDP converter bridges legacy card readers to modern Axis controllers
- Wiegand-to-OSDP converter for A1710 and A1810 controllers
- Upgrades legacy Wiegand readers to OSDP secure-channel comms
- Eliminates Wiegand spoofing without replacing card readers
$94.00 $90.99 Save $3.01 -
Vivotek
SKU: AW-IHB-1040
Vivotek AW-IHB-1040 Industrial Managed PoE Switch
Industrial PoE switch with 300W budget and dual 90W ports for PTZ cameras
- Two 90W PoE+ ports plus six 30W ports deliver 300W total for demanding surveillance gear
- Extended PoE mode reaches 250 meters; SFP Lite ports add fiber uplink flexibility
- Per-port 6 kV surge protection, VLANs, port mirroring, and bandwidth control for secure networks
$400.00 $278.99 Save $121.01 -
Axis
SKU: 01449-001
Axis T8504-E 4-Port Outdoor PoE+ Managed Switch - 01449-001
4-port outdoor PoE+ switch with fiber uplink for harsh-climate surveillance
- 150W asymmetric PoE+ (60W + 60W + 30W + 30W) powers two PTZ cameras simultaneously
- 10 Gbps switching capacity with SFP fiber uplink for distributed outdoor networks
- Operates -40°C to 50°C with 6kV surge protection on all ports and AC input
In stock · Ships same business day$1,489.00 $1,443.99 Save $45.01 -
Axis
SKU: 5801-694
Axis T8516 16 PoE+ Gigabit Network Switch - 5801-694
16 PoE+ switch with 240W budget for mid-to-large camera deployments
- 16× 30W PoE+ ports supply eight cameras at full power simultaneously
- 36 Gbps non-blocking fabric handles 40+ concurrent 4K streams without lag
- Dual SFP/RJ45 uplinks support copper or fiber backbone connectivity
In stock · Ships same business day$859.00 $832.99 Save $26.01 -
Axis
SKU: 01633-001
Axis 01633-001 Industrial PoE++ Gigabit Switch
Industrial PoE++ switch with 4× 60W ports for distributed surveillance
- Four Gigabit PoE++ ports deliver 60W each (240W total) for simultaneous PTZ cameras
- Dual Gigabit uplinks plus 2× SFP fiber ports for redundant long-distance connectivity
- Rated −40°C to 75°C with 6kV surge protection on all network ports
In stock · Ships same business day$839.00 $812.99 Save $26.01 -
Axis
SKU: 02620-004
Axis D8248 48-Port Managed PoE++ Switch - 02620-004
48-port PoE++ managed switch for large-scale surveillance with 740W budget
- 48 × RJ45 ports deliver up to 90W per port (IEEE 802.3bt) for PTZ and multi-sensor cameras
- 4 × SFP+ 10 Gbps uplinks scale backbone bandwidth for data-intensive deployments
- VLAN, QoS, ACL support with graphical topology mapping for network segmentation and control
$2,169.00 $2,102.99 Save $66.01 -
Axis
SKU: 01192-004
Axis T8524 24-Port PoE+ Managed Switch - 01192-004
24-port PoE+ switch with 52 Gbps capacity for surveillance deployments
- 24 ports at 30W each (370W total) power PTZ cameras, thermal units, access points
- 52 Gbps switching + 38.7 Mpps throughput with VLAN, QoS, IGMP snooping
- 802.1X access control, Private VLANs, DHCP snooping, 6kV surge protection on all ports
$1,079.00 $1,045.99 Save $33.01 -
Hikvision
SKU: DS-3E0505P-E
Hikvision DS-3E0505P-E 5-Port Gigabit PoE Switch
Compact 5-port gigabit PoE switch for small surveillance networks
- 4× Gigabit PoE ports with 60W total budget; 30W per port max
- 10 Gbps non-blocking fabric handles multiple 4K streams simultaneously
- Fanless metal chassis, wall or desk mountable, 5W idle consumption
In stock · Ships same business day$47.99 -
Hikvision
SKU: DS-3E0510P-E
Hikvision DS-3E0510P-E 8-Port PoE Gigabit Switch
8-port PoE switch with 110W budget for compact IP camera networks
- 8× Gigabit PoE ports at 30W max per port; 110W total budget supports 3+ high-power cameras
- Dual uplinks—RJ45 + SFP fiber—for flexible network extension without signal loss
- 20 Gbps switching capacity, fanless metal housing, wall/DIN/desktop mount options
In stock · Ships same business day$98.99 -
Ubiquiti
SKU: USW-ENTERPRISEXG-24
Ubiquiti USW-ENTERPRISEXG-24 24-Port 10GbE Layer 3 Switch
24-port 10GbE Layer 3 switch for high-density 4K/8K IP camera deployments
- 24 x 10GbE RJ45 ports sustain multi-stream 4K/8K camera feeds without frame drop.
- 580 Gbps switching capacity and 432 Mpps forwarding rate prevent backplane saturation.
- 2 x 25G SFP28 uplinks handle aggregated NVR or core-layer traffic without congestion.
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2N
SKU: 02318-001
2N NVT PL-08 Network Switch Medium Security - 02318-001
Medium-scale security switch with dual adapters for camera and access-control traffic isolation
- Network switch with dual NICs for camera + access traffic
- Traffic isolation prevents broadcast storms on mixed runs
- Enterprise-grade managed switch for security cabinets
$1,249.00 $1,210.99 Save $38.01 -
ACTi
SKU: 2POE-SWC
ACTi 2 Port POE Switch Card - 2POE-SWC
- Adds PoE 802.3af power to two camera drops without a dedicated PSU at each endpoint.
- Inline injector design enables PoE retrofits on existing non-PoE network infrastructure.
- Compatible with ONVIF-compliant IP cameras and ACTi camera lines via standard RJ-45.
$125.00 $124.99 Save $0.01 -
ACTi
SKU: PPSW-0102
ACTI Planet Fgsd-1011HP 8-Port 802.3AT Poe Switch - Ppsw-0102
- All 8 ports deliver 802.3at PoE+, powering cameras without separate injectors.
- 120W total PoE budget supports up to eight 13–15W IP cameras simultaneously.
- Unmanaged design enables fast plug-and-play deployment in small surveillance installs.
$541.00 $399.99 Save $141.01 -
ACTi
SKU: PPSW-1101
ACTi PPSW-1101 PoE Network Switch
- 440W PoE+ budget across 24 ports powers 15–18 high-draw cameras without injectors.
- 48 Gbps non-blocking backplane handles 24 simultaneous gigabit camera streams without loss.
- VLAN, QoS, and IGMP snooping enable clean traffic segmentation on mixed camera/NVR networks.
$2,451.00 $1,812.99 Save $638.01 -
Altronix
SKU: MAXIMAL75K3
Altronix MAXIMAL75K3 Managed PoE+ Switch 75W
Managed PoE+ switch with 75W budget for IP cameras and access control
- 75W PoE+ power across ports supports multiple high-draw devices simultaneously
- Managed Layer 2 switching with VLAN and QoS for network segmentation
- Real-time port supervision monitors connected device status for 24/7 operations
$1,894.27 $1,039.99 Save $854.28 -
Altronix
SKU: NETWAY2ESWPN
Altronix NETWAY2ESWPN 2-Port PoE+ Outdoor Switch Enclosure
2-port PoE+ outdoor switch enclosure, 180W total, fanless
- Two 90W PoE+ ports support high-draw devices like PTZ cameras
- Fanless passive design eliminates maintenance in field deployments
- Outdoor-rated enclosure handles UV, moisture, salt-air corrosion
$610.05 $334.99 Save $275.06
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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