Hikvision 24-Port Fast Ethernet PoE Switch

Hikvision 24-Port Smart Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch (DS-3E1326P-EI/M)

The Hikvision DS-3E1326P-EI/M is a high-capacity "Smart Managed" PoE switch designed for large-scale IP surveillance systems. It features 24 Fast Ethernet PoE ports for powering cameras and 2 Gigabit uplink ports for high-speed data transfer to your NVR or central network. This model is the ideal choice for businesses that need to manage many cameras across a wide area without the high cost of a full Gigabit-per-port system.

Product Usage: Powering Large Scale Security

This switch is specifically engineered for facilities that require extensive camera coverage but use standard-definition or 2MP/4MP IP cameras where Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) is more than sufficient.

1. Shopping Malls & Large Offices: Easily power up to 24 IP cameras across multiple floors or corridors. The 230W power budget ensures that even cameras with IR night vision or motorized lenses get consistent power.
2. Perimeter Security: With 300m Long-Range PoE, you can run cables to cameras at the far ends of a perimeter fence or parking lot, far exceeding the standard 100m Ethernet limit.
3. Critical Monitoring (VIP Ports): Ports 1 through 8 are designated as VIP ports. Data from these ports is prioritized, ensuring that your most critical cameras (e.g., main entrance or cash vault) never experience frame loss during high network traffic.

Key Benefits for Facility Managers

1. Self-Healing (PoE Watchdog): The switch automatically monitors the status of connected cameras. If a camera stops responding, the switch "reboots" it by power-cycling the port, drastically reducing manual maintenance visits.
2. Network Visibility: Unlike "dumb" unmanaged switches, this Smart Managed device lets you see your network topology on your phone or PC. You can monitor the health of your system and receive real-time alarms if a camera goes offline.
3. Gigabit Uplinks & Fiber Support: The Gigabit RJ45 and SFP combo ports allow for a high-speed "highway" back to your server. The SFP port allows you to use fiber optics for distances up to several kilometers.
4. Tropicalized Durability: With 6 kV surge protection, this switch is built to survive the electrical spikes and lightning common in the Nigerian climate.
5. Quiet & Secure: The fanless design ensures silent operation, while features like VLAN support and Port Isolation keep your security data safe from unauthorized access on the local network.

FEATURES OF HIKVISION DS-3E1326P-EI/M

1. Ports and performance
2. Fast Ethernet PoE ports: 24 x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ports that supply power to devices.
3. Gigabit uplink ports: 1 x Gigabit combo port (RJ45 and SFP) and 1 x Gigabit RJ45 port for high-speed uplink connections to the core network.
4. Switching capacity: Features a total switching capacity of 14.8 Gbps.
5. PoE standards: Supports IEEE 802.3at/af, providing up to 30W of power per port and a total PoE power budget of 230W.
6. Smart management capabilities
7. PoE Watchdog: Automatically detects and restarts cameras or other PoE devices that have become unresponsive.
8. Long-range PoE: Supports an extended transmission mode, allowing PoE connections to reach up to 300 meters at a reduced speed (10 Mbps).
9. VLAN support: With 802.1Q VLAN, you can segment your network to improve security and performance.
10. VIP ports: Ports 1–8 are high-priority ports, ensuring that data from devices connected to them (like critical cameras) is forwarded first when bandwidth is limited.
11. Topology management: Allows for network visualization, health monitoring, and real-time alarms through management platforms like Hik-Partner Pro.
12. Security and reliability
13. Surge protection: 6 kV surge protection on PoE ports protects the switch and connected devices from power spikes.
14. Loop prevention: Supports Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) to prevent network loops.
15. Port isolation: Increases network security by isolating traffic between specific PoE ports.
16. Cable detection: Helps troubleshoot connectivity issues by detecting abnormal open or short circuits.
17. Physical features
18. Installation: Can be rack-mounted, wall-mounted, or placed on a desktop.
19. Design: Features a durable metal shell and a fanless design for quiet operation.