Vivotek AW-GEL-285A-380 24-Port PoE Managed Switch

The Vivotek AW-GEL-285A-380 is a high-performance managed Gigabit Ethernet switch purpose-built for IP surveillance, access control, and enterprise network deployments. With 24 PoE ports delivering up to 380W of total power budget, this switch eliminates the need for additional power infrastructure while maintaining robust data throughput and intelligent network management capabilities.

Key Features

• High-Power PoE Delivery: 380W total power budget with differentiated port configuration: 4 ports at 90W each (802.3bt) and 20 ports at 30W each (802.3at), supporting high-demand devices like pan-tilt-zoom cameras and access points
• Comprehensive Connectivity: 24 Gigabit Ethernet PoE ports, 2 additional Gigabit RJ45 ports, and 2 SFP Lite ports for flexible fiber uplinks
• Advanced PoE Management: Per-port PoE on/off control, auto-checking, non-stop PoE, and extended PoE mode (250M) with 4KV surge protection per port
• Enterprise-Grade Switching: 56 Gbps switching bandwidth with 4.1 MB buffer memory and support for 9216-byte jumbo frames
• Intelligent Traffic Management: VLAN support (4096 IDs), port-based and tag-based VLAN configuration, QoS with CoS and DSCP-based prioritization, bandwidth control, and port mirroring
• Network Reliability: Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP), link aggregation, loop protection, storm control, and port isolation
• Layer 2 Security: Port isolation, static MAC configuration, and comprehensive flow control mechanisms

Technical Specifications

• Total Ports: 28 (24 PoE + 2 RJ45 + 2 SFP)
• Switching Bandwidth: 56 Gbps
• MAC Address Table: 8,000 entries
• IEEE Standards: 802.3 af/at/bt, 802.3x, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.1d, 802.1w
• Power Input: 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz, 400W consumption
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
• Dimensions: 442 (W) x 212 (D) x 44 (H) mm; Weight: 2.74 kg
• Includes: Power cord, quick install guide, rack mount kit
• Warranty: 24 months

Applications

Ideal for IP surveillance system deployments, enterprise network infrastructure, access control systems, and industrial IoT applications requiring centralized power delivery and advanced traffic management.

Eden Phillips

Perspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.

The AW-GEL-285A-380 distinguishes itself through its hybrid PoE architecture, providing four 90W ports for mission-critical high-power devices while supplying 20 standard 30W ports for typical surveillance cameras. The 56 Gbps switching bandwidth ensures wire-speed forwarding across all 28 ports without bottlenecks, while comprehensive Layer 2 features—including VLAN segmentation, advanced QoS, and multiple mirroring modes—enable sophisticated network engineering. The extended PoE mode supporting 250M cable runs significantly reduces infrastructure costs in distributed surveillance deployments.

Built-in surge protection and non-stop PoE functionality provide operational continuity in demanding environments. For integrators deploying mixed-device networks combining cameras, access points, and controllers, this switch delivers exceptional value and manageability.