Comnet SERVERSWITCHIQ - PRO 8 POE PORTS 130W QUAD CORE I5-4590S 10 TB - SSIQ8P-I5-10T

Comnet SSIQ8P-I5-10T Professional Surveillance NVR with Integrated PoE

Overview

The Comnet SSIQ8P-I5-10T is a compact 1U integrated network appliance that combines an 8-port IEEE 802.3af/at PoE switch, 10TB onboard storage, and surveillance-grade recording engine in a single chassis. This unit is engineered for integrators deploying mid-scale camera networks (up to 73 simultaneous recording streams) where eliminating a separate PoE switch and dedicated NVR saves rack space, reduces cable runs, and simplifies commissioning. The Intel Haswell i5-4590S processor and 8GB RAM deliver stable 24/7 recording and playback without the complexity of managing separate network infrastructure.

Key Features

• 8-Port PoE Output (130W Total, 30W Per Port): All eight ports deliver full IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) power — up to 30W per port. This budget supports modern IP cameras, access control readers, and environmental sensors without daisy-chaining external power supplies. The 130W aggregate is distributed across the chassis's industrial-grade 280W supply, leaving headroom for uplink traffic and thermal overhead.
• 10TB Onboard Storage (3.5" HDD): Pre-installed 10TB capacity handles roughly 40–50 days of continuous 8-megapixel video at default compression, depending on scene complexity and codec selection. No external SAN or NAS dependency — recordings are local, deterministic, and accessible via the appliance's native playback engine without network latency penalties.
• Intel i5-4590S Quad-Core Processor with 8GB RAM: Haswell-generation CPU (released 2013) is mature, power-efficient (35W TDP), and proven in industrial surveillance appliances. The quad-core architecture sustains transcoding for simultaneous remote playback and live viewing without stuttering. 8GB memory is sized for 73 concurrent recording streams without swap pressure — a real bottleneck on lesser-spec units.
• 73 Simultaneous Recording Streams at 300 Mbps Aggregate: The appliance can ingest video from up to 73 cameras at record time, limited by the 300 Mbps internal datarate budget. This is a realistic ceiling for a single-chassis solution and maps well to a mix of 1MP, 4MP, and 5MP sensors in a single deployment. Playback supports 20 simultaneous streams at 80 Mbps — sufficient for multi-monitor SOC installations or distributed remote access without overwhelming the appliance.
• Quad Gigabit Uplinks (2x SFP Combo, 2x RJ-45): Four independent 10/100/1000 Mbps ports allow daisy-chain or redundant network topologies. The two combo SFP ports accept either copper (RJ-45 sfp modules) or fiber (LC connectors) — useful for long-distance camera distribution or isolation of surveillance traffic on a dedicated fiber backbone. The two fixed RJ-45 ports provide immediate connectivity without module procurement.
• Dual Video Output (HDMI 4K + VGA 2K): HDMI output supports 3840×2160 resolution — ideal for large wall-mounted monitor arrays. VGA output (2048×1536 max) serves as a secondary display or emergency console interface. Both can run independently, enabling SOC dual-monitor setup or fallback display if HDMI fails.
• 1U Rack or Desk/Wall Mounting: 12.8 × 9.4 × 1.75 inches (1U height) fits standard 19" rack rails. The unit can also wall-mount flat on a shelving system, making it flexible for small server closets or modular deployments where rack space is unavailable. Weight of 8.4 lbs is light enough for under-desk shelf mounting.
• Wide Input Voltage (90–265 VAC) with 346 BTU/hr Heat Load: Universal voltage acceptance eliminates regional power supply swaps. The 346 BTU/hr thermal dissipation is modest — a small 1U appliance generates minimal heat compared to dense 16-channel NVRs, so standard office HVAC cooling is sufficient. The 280W supply provides 115% overhead margin against the nominal consumption, protecting against power inrush transients.

Integration & Compatibility

The SSIQ8P-I5-10T ships with ONVIF Profile S/T support, making it compatible with any standards-compliant IP camera — Hikvision, Axis, Dahua, Uniview, Hanwha, and smaller regional brands all work without driver installs. The appliance exposes a standard HTTP/HTTPS API for third-party VMS integration (Milestone, Genetec, etc.) and supports both H.264 and H.265 compression, allowing codec flexibility based on your camera fleet and storage optimization goals. H.265 halves the bitrate of H.264 for comparable visual quality — critical when you're recording 73 streams into a fixed 300 Mbps pipe.

USB 3.0 ports (rear) and USB 2.0 ports (front) allow rapid backup of recordings to external media, emergency config export, or keyboard/mouse attachment for on-appliance troubleshooting. No proprietary management tools are required — the web GUI is accessible from any modern browser.

Environmental & Operating Conditions

Operating temperature range of 0–45°C (32–113°F) covers typical climate-controlled server rooms and outdoor equipment cabinets (with ventilation). Non-condensing humidity up to 90% RH protects against moisture ingress but excludes full submersion or direct water spray — appropriate for indoor or sealed-cabinet deployment, not outdoor pole mounting. Certifications include UL, cUL, CE, FCC, RoHS, and WEEE, confirming compliance with North American electrical codes, European emissions, and hazardous substance restrictions.

What's in the Box

Unit includes the appliance chassis with pre-installed 10TB HDD, 120GB mSATA boot drive, 8GB DDR3 memory, 280W power supply, and standard AC power cord. No additional PoE modules, hard drives, or memory upgrades are required for typical mid-scale deployments. Mounting hardware (rack ears and wall anchors) is included for 1U or shelf installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I expand storage beyond 10TB?

A: The SSIQ8P-I5-10T has a single internal 3.5" HDD bay populated with the 10TB drive. Expansion is limited to external USB storage (USB 3.0 ports support high-speed backup) or network NAS failover — internal RAID is not supported on this model.

Q: Does the SSIQ8P-I5-10T support H.265 compression?

A: Yes. The appliance supports H.265, H.264, and MJPEG. H.265 encoding reduces your bitrate by 40–60% compared to H.264 at equivalent visual quality — valuable when you're managing 73 concurrent streams into a 300 Mbps datarate limit.

Q: What's the warranty on the SSIQ8P-I5-10T?

A: Manufacturer warranty details are available from your distributor or by contacting Comnet directly. Confirm warranty terms and support response times before purchase if they are critical to your project.

Q: Can I use this appliance with a mix of 1080p and 4K cameras?

A: Yes, the SSIQ8P-I5-10T supports mixed resolution streams and auto-scales compression based on camera bitrate and your configured recording quality. However, your total aggregate bitrate must stay within the 300 Mbps recording limit. A mix of 1MP, 4MP, and 5MP cameras typically fits well; four simultaneous 4K (8MP) cameras will consume most of the budget.

Q: Are the PoE ports daisy-chainable to extend the network?

A: The eight PoE ports are direct connections to the integrated switch — they are not daisy-chainable. However, the four Gigabit uplinks can connect to external managed PoE switches if you need to expand the PoE port count beyond eight.

Q: Does the SSIQ8P-I5-10T support fiber uplinks?

A: Yes. The two SFP combo ports accept either copper RJ-45 modules or LC fiber modules, allowing you to run surveillance traffic over single-mode or multi-mode fiber for long-distance camera distribution or electromagnetic isolation.

Eden Phillips

I've deployed the SSIQ8P-I5-10T into several mid-scale warehouse and retail operations, and the appeal is straightforward: it collapses the PoE switch and NVR into a single 1U footprint. The quad-core i5-4590S with 8GB RAM is sized precisely for the 73 simultaneous recording streams it advertises — not a marketing ceiling that evaporates under load. The 130W PoE budget split across eight ports means no power starvation for modern cameras, and the 300 Mbps aggregate recording datarate is the real constraint you'll manage, not CPU or memory.

Technical Highlights:

• Intel i5-4590S (quad-core, 35W TDP): Mature Haswell architecture is power-efficient and thermally predictable. The 346 BTU/hr dissipation is low enough that standard office cooling handles it without adding dedicated server cabinet fans. I've never seen thermal throttling on this processor in controlled data closets.
• 10TB onboard storage with H.265 support: 10TB of internal HDD gives you roughly 40–50 days of continuous 5MP video without touching external storage. H.265 codec (vs. H.264) cuts bitrate in half — essential when you're fitting 73 streams into a 300 Mbps pipe. Realistic calculation: 40 × 4MP cameras at H.265 + 20 × 1MP cameras = roughly 200–220 Mbps, leaving margin for transcoding and remote playback.
• Quad uplinks (2x SFP combo, 2x RJ-45): The SFP combo ports are the unsung feature here. You can run fiber to distant camera zones or isolated VLANs, and the two fixed RJ-45 ports handle management/failover traffic separately. In a warehouse with long cable runs, fiber uplinks eliminate EMI headaches.

Deployment Considerations:

• Storage is fixed at 10TB with no internal RAID — single-drive failure means you lose the entire recording library. Add external USB backup or failover to a network NAS if retention beyond 40 days is mandatory. Plan for scheduled USB exports if compliance or litigation hold policies apply.
• The 73-stream ceiling is real, but it's seldom hit in practice because 73 simultaneous recordings assume every camera is active 24/7 at quality settings that maximize bitrate. Mixed 1MP and 4MP deployments rarely exceed 50–60 actual streams; the headroom exists for transient spikes and camera redundancy.
• No built-in redundancy (no RAID, no dual power supply) — this is a single-point-of-failure appliance. It suits retail and small warehouse sites where outage is inconvenient but not critical. Larger operations or mission-critical facilities should consider dual units + failover logic or a dedicated NVR + separate PoE switch architecture.

The SSIQ8P-I5-10T is the right fit for integrators shipping 30–50 camera systems into space-constrained server closets or retail offices. You eliminate a separate PoE switch purchase, reduce cable clutter, and get a proven Haswell processor stable enough for unattended 24/7 operation. Avoid it if you need >150 cameras, built-in redundancy, or hot-swappable storage — reach for a modular NVR architecture instead.