POE switch for camera's

[denisl]

Hi - I'm starting to plan my video surveillance setup and will need a POE switch.
I would like at least a 16port gigabit switch and prefer a 1U Rack mount to go into my rack. I know there are POE injectors but I'd prefer something a little more feature rich that is managed.

Any thoughts on this 3com on ebay? Pretty cheap and looks like a little less power draw then the Enterasys. I'm debating between the two - or may a 3rd option? Thanks

3COM
3Com 3CR17771 91 4500G PWR 24 Port Gigabit Poe Switch 0662705505534 | eBay

Enterasys
Enterasys C3G124 24P 24 Port Poe Switch 0647030015156 | eBay

 

[pyro_]

I have the non Poe version of the 3com and also the 4800g version. Have not had any issues with either one. They can also be upgraded with 10g modules which is nice

 

[neo]

Did you already buy your cameras? Make sure whichever switch you purchase is compatible with the camera's PoE requirements. There currently are 2 major standards. The 802.3af PoE standard provides up to 15.4 W of DC power while the newer 802.3at PoE standard also known as PoE+ or PoE plus, provides up to 25.5 W of power. The later standard is much more expensive and harder to find a compatible switch.

I use a Dell 7024P switch which has up to 30.8 watts of power per port along with a built in 800 watt power supply.

 

[T_Minus]

I use a GS752TPS Netgear.

It too will go to 30.8 on 8 ports, and 15.4 on others but it's also a 48 port switch, and I'm not sure total power I think it was around 300 or 400w, something I won't achieve with my 12 or so cams I think only 3 are the Ubuiti higher wattage units.

BUT they're only $300 or so on ebay.. def worth it IMHO if you have a lot of cameras. 8 ports @ 30w is crazy, I don't have any use for any of that now but it's nice to know it's there

 

[Diavuno]

ubiquiti switches are pretty awesome for soho applications...

something else to consider, not all cameras require power on a known standard, some require PASSIVE power.

that the ubiquiti switches can do.

 

[denisl]

thanks all - I haven't picked out my camera's yet. So many options...
I was hoping to get away with a managed POE switch for under $100 but I guess we'll see based on which camera.
I'll report back once I sort that out. I didn't realize the different POE wattage standards, thank you for pointing that out - could have been a mistake buying a POE switch now.

 

[Diavuno]

You should definitely plan out everything first!

First big WiFi setup I did i ended up ordering 10 injectors because the APs only took passive power... they couldn't ask the switch for power!

 

[T_Minus]

I hooked up my 'new to me' 5 or so year old PANSONIC commercial security camera (*that was nib*) that's POE... OMG, it's like a DSLR in a dome It's insanely crisp, and clear compared to the $100 cameras... haha The only downfall is the 2m-8mm and focus are done manually so it's still a fixed camera not a PTZ like I thought. BUT, it does have a built in dehumidifier so that'll kick ass in winter/snow

 

[apnar]

I haven't tried them yet but looks like Ubiquiti added a couple new POE switches to their Unifi line up that hit all three POE type (passive, 802.3af, 802.3at):

Ubiquiti Networks - UniFi® Switch