Vivotek AP-GIC-011A-060 60W PoE Midspan

The Vivotek AP-GIC-011A-060 is a high-power PoE midspan designed to deliver 60W of power to demanding networked devices over a single Ethernet cable. This compact indoor solution bridges the gap between standard PoE infrastructure and power-intensive equipment, enabling organizations to deploy advanced surveillance cameras, PTZ systems, wireless access points, and other high-performance network appliances without requiring additional electrical infrastructure.

Key Features

• 60W High-Power Output per port with 54VDC delivery
• Gigabit Ethernet support (10/100/1000 Mbps) for high-speed data transmission
• IEEE 802.3at compliant Power over Ethernet standard
• Automatic PoE powered device (PD) detection for plug-and-play operation
• Comprehensive protection: 12KV surge protection on PoE ports, 4KV on AC input
• Over-current and circuit shorting protection for equipment safety
• Wide operating temperature range (-10°C to 50°C) for flexible deployment
• Compact form factor: 193 x 82.8 x 45.9 mm, weighing only 0.58 kg
• LED indicators for power and PoE status monitoring

Technical Specifications

• Power Delivery: 54VDC/60W per output port with intelligent auto-detection
• Connectivity: 1x Gigabit Ethernet input, 1x Gigabit Ethernet output (RJ45)
• Standards Support: 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T with compatible cabling (Cat. 5e or higher for Gigabit)
• Input Power: 100–240VAC, 50–60Hz, 65W consumption
• Protection: 12KV data/PoE port surge protection, 4KV AC power surge protection
• Certifications: CE, C-Tick, FCC, VCCI, LVD
• Environmental: Operating humidity 10–90% (non-condensing); storage to 70°C

Applications

Ideal for businesses requiring robust power delivery to security infrastructure, the AP-GIC-011A-060 supports:

• PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) surveillance cameras in large facilities
• High-performance enterprise wireless access points
• IP intercom systems and emergency communication devices
• Advanced analytics-enabled security cameras
• Multi-building or campus-wide network expansions

Marty Allison

The AP-GIC-011A-060 addresses a critical infrastructure gap: standard PoE (15.4W) and PoE+ (30W) are insufficient for many modern security and network devices. At 60W, this midspan delivers enterprise-grade power without requiring separate electrical runs, reducing installation costs and complexity. The dual surge protection layers (12KV on data, 4KV on AC) provide defense against lightning strikes and electrical transients—critical for outdoor and long-run cable installations.

Automatic PD detection eliminates manual configuration, enabling rapid deployment across distributed sites. The compact form factor and broad temperature tolerance make it suitable for indoor network closets, control rooms, and wall-mounted installations. For organizations standardizing on IP-based security and wireless infrastructure, this midspan is a cost-effective alternative to upgrading entire network architectures.