Hanwha EN-SW18M-001 Wisenet SKY Switch SW18M 16-Port Managed PoE+ Network Switch
When you're deploying IP cameras across mid-size commercial installations, you need a switch that delivers reliable power and bandwidth without introducing management headaches or compatibility issues. The Hanwha Wisenet SKY SW18M gives you 16 managed ports with PoE+ support, designed specifically for surveillance deployments where every camera needs consistent power delivery and every link matters. This is your purpose-built backbone for Hanwha camera systems, though it handles multi-vendor environments equally well.
Key Features
- 16 managed Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ (802.3at) support for powering IP cameras, access points, and other PoE devices
- Purpose-built for video surveillance with optimized traffic handling and Quality of Service (QoS) features
- Flexible mounting options—rack-mountable or wall-mountable for equipment rooms, wiring closets, or on-site deployment
- VLAN support for network segmentation, isolating surveillance traffic from corporate networks
- Managed functionality provides port-level control, traffic monitoring, and troubleshooting capabilities
- PoE power budget engineered to support multiple PTZ cameras or high-power devices simultaneously
- Native compatibility with Hanwha Wisenet ecosystem while maintaining standards-based operation for mixed deployments
- Fanless or low-noise operation suitable for noise-sensitive environments
The SW18M solves the common integration challenge of managing both network infrastructure and power distribution in camera deployments. Instead of running separate power drops to each device location, you centralize power at the switch—simplifying installation, reducing labor costs, and making troubleshooting far more straightforward. The managed capabilities mean you can monitor per-port power consumption, identify cable faults, and segment camera traffic onto dedicated VLANs to prevent congestion on the main network. For integrators handling retail, education, or corporate projects where you're deploying 8-16 cameras per location, this is the right balance of capability and simplicity.
The dual mounting options give you deployment flexibility—rack-mount in proper equipment rooms or wall-mount in smaller IDFs where rack space isn't available. When you're working within the Hanwha ecosystem, the SW18M integrates cleanly with Wisenet WAVE and other management platforms. The managed interface provides the visibility you need during commissioning and the control you need when issues arise post-installation. This is infrastructure that scales with the project without overcomplicating the design.
