What does PoE mean on a switch used for CCTV?

Power over Ethernet lets a switch deliver both data and power to a camera over one cable, removing the need for a separate power supply at the camera.

How many ports do I need for a CCTV installation?

Choose a port count that covers every camera and recorder plus a margin for future additions and any uplink connection.

Should I choose a managed or unmanaged switch?

A managed switch lets you separate camera traffic onto its own VLAN, which is worth considering if the switch also carries general network data.

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Hubs, Routers & Switches

This range covers the network infrastructure layer that sits behind every IP CCTV deployment: 22 products spanning switches, routers and hubs for connecting cameras, NVRs and monitoring workstations on site.

How to choose

PoE budget — total wattage available across all ports must cover the combined draw of every connected camera, with headroom for PTZ or IR-heavy models that pull more current.
Port count — match to the channel count of the install, plus spare ports for future expansion and any uplink to a core switch.
Managed vs unmanaged — managed switches allow VLAN segregation of camera traffic from general office data, useful on shared networks.
Uplink speed — Gigabit uplinks avoid bottlenecking when multiple high-resolution streams converge on a single NVR.
Form factor — rack-mount units suit comms cabinets; desktop units suit small sites with no rack infrastructure.

Compatibility

Always check port speed and PoE standard against the cameras and recorders already specified for the job, since mismatched PoE classes can leave devices underpowered.

Use this category to complete the network side of a CCTV bill of materials once cameras and recorders are chosen.