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Vivotek AW-GEV-288A-370 24-Port Gigabit PoE Managed Switch
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Overview
Vivotek AW-GEV-288A-370 24-Port Gigabit PoE Managed Switch
The Vivotek AW-GEV-288A-370 is a purpose-built managed network switch engineered for large-scale IP surveillance deployments. Combining 24 Gigabit PoE ports with 4 specialized VIVOCAM combo ports, this switch delivers the connectivity and power infrastructure critical for modern camera networks. With a robust 370W PoE power budget and Layer 2 managed capabilities, it provides enterprises with centralized control, advanced traffic management, and simplified device administration across complex surveillance ecosystems.
Key Features
- High PoE Power Delivery: 370W total budget with mixed power outputs—ports 1-20 at 30W (802.3af/at) and ports 21-24 at 90W (802.3bt)—supports PTZ cameras, thermal sensors, and power-hungry devices
- Extensive Connectivity: 24 Gigabit RJ45 ports plus 4 VIVOCAM combo ports for direct camera integration
- Managed Switch Platform: VLAN support (4096 IDs), QoS, link aggregation, and multicast management for enterprise-grade traffic control
- Vivotek Device Management: Auto-discovery up to 256 devices, unified surveillance device management, camera reboot/configuration, and topology/floor/map views
- Network Resilience: STP/RSTP/MSTP spanning tree protocols, loop detection, and cable diagnostics
- Security & Authentication: RADIUS/TACACS+, 802.1X port security, IP source guard, DHCP snooping, and storm control
- Monitoring & Intelligence: SNMP (v1/v2c/v3), RMON, port mirroring, traffic monitoring, and S-Flow support
Technical Specifications
- Switching Bandwidth: 56 Gbps
- Forwarding Capacity: 41.7 Mpps
- MAC Address Table: 8K entries
- Jumbo Frame Support: 9216 bytes
- Console Port: 1 (for management access)
- Hardware Queues: 8 per port with port-based, 802.1p, DSCP, and WRR QoS
- PoE Features: Scheduling, alive checking, reboot control, non-stop operation, and extended mode (up to 250m/10Mbps)
- Operating Temperature: -10°C to 50°C
- Power Input: 100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz
- Dimensions: 442 × 44 × 211 mm; Weight: 3.2 kg
Applications
Ideal for enterprise surveillance installations, multi-building campuses, retail chains, transportation hubs, and data centers requiring unified IP camera deployment with centralized management. The switch's mixed PoE output supports heterogeneous device ecosystems, from standard IP cameras to advanced PTZ and thermal imaging systems.

The AW-GEV-288A-370 distinguishes itself through Vivotek's integrated device management ecosystem. Unlike generic managed switches, this platform natively discovers and manages Vivotek cameras, video servers, and encoders—eliminating the need for third-party management software in homogeneous Vivotek environments. The segmented PoE architecture (high-power ports 21–24 at 90W vs. standard ports 1–20 at 30W) reflects real-world deployment patterns, allowing operators to concentrate high-draw PTZ cameras on dedicated ports while serving standard fixed cameras elsewhere.
The 56 Gbps backplane and 41.7 Mpps throughput provide sufficient headroom for 24 simultaneous 1080p@30fps streams plus management overhead. Advanced features like MSTP, LLDP-MED, and extended PoE mode (250m reach at reduced bandwidth) address challenging deployments in older buildings or outdoor scenarios. SNMP v3 and role-based access control via RADIUS ensure compliance with enterprise security policies.
The 24-month warranty and support for firmware upgrades provide long-term operational continuity.
System Design, Deployment & Technical Support
Support services and planning resources for commercial surveillance, access control, and infrastructure deployments.
Fixed scope • Fixed price
System Design Assistance
- Get help validating product compatibility
- Coverage requirements
- Storage planning and deployment architecture before you buy.
Deployment & Configuration Support
- Access fixed-scope support for rollout planning
- User setup guidance
- Migration and system standardization across single-site or multi-site deployments
Guides, Tools & Calculators
- PoE requirements
- Storage retention
- Camera selection and deployment methodology