Switches
PoE (Power over Ethernet) switches are the workhorses of security system networks — they deliver both data connectivity and electrical power to IP cameras, access control panels, intercoms, and access points over standard Ethernet cabling. Choosing the right switch depends on the number of devices, total PoE power budget, management features needed, and rack or closet space available.
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Switches models we install
Ubiquiti
UniFi USW-Flex-Mini
Tiny five-port Gigabit managed switch, powered by PoE or USB-C, that splits one uplink behind a counter or desk.
Ubiquiti
UniFi USW-Lite-8-PoE
Silent 8-port Gigabit PoE switch — fanless and rack-free, sized right for a storefront or small office network.
Ubiquiti
UniFi USW-Lite-16-PoE
Fanless 16-port Gigabit PoE switch — wall-mountable and silent, for offices and amenity rooms without a rack.
Ubiquiti
UniFi USW 24 PoE
24-port Gigabit PoE switch in a 1U rack. Feeds cameras, door readers, and Wi-Fi APs across a mid-size building from one closet.
Ubiquiti
UniFi USW 48 PoE
48 Gigabit PoE ports in a single rack unit, built for buildings where every camera, reader, and AP home-runs to one closet.
Ubiquiti
UniFi USW Pro Max 24 PoE
24-port Layer 3 multi-gig PoE++ switch — 2.5 GbE ports and 10G uplinks feed Wi-Fi 7 APs and PTZ cameras.
Ubiquiti
UniFi USW Flex Utility
Weatherproof enclosure plus 60W PoE adapter that puts a USW-Flex switch outside, right next to the parking-lot cameras it feeds.
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About Switches
PoE (Power over Ethernet) switches are the workhorses of security system networks — they deliver both data connectivity and electrical power to IP cameras, access control panels, intercoms, and access points over standard Ethernet cabling. Choosing the right switch depends on the number of devices, total PoE power budget, management features needed, and rack or closet space available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate the PoE budget I need?
Add up the maximum PoE draw of every device on the switch (cameras, APs, intercoms). Cameras typically draw 12–25W each, APs draw 15–20W. Then add 20% headroom. A 16-camera system with 4 APs might need 400–500W of PoE budget.
What is the difference between Pro Max and Standard switches?
Pro Max switches offer 2.5GbE uplinks, higher PoE budgets, and Layer 3 features. Standard switches provide reliable PoE switching with GbE connectivity at a lower price point — sufficient for most camera and access control deployments.