HANSUN When selecting an industrial PoE switch for outdoor applications, you should consider not only the specific features of harsh environments PoE switches, but also the network-related parameters.
Supplying High-Power PoE to Outdoor Devices
Turning on additional functions like blower or IR of an IP camera in challenging weather conditions can require more power than usual, so it’s necessary to use an industrial PoE switch with high power to power that. And make sure that the power budget of your rugged PoE switch can support the power that your PDs require.
Provide Fast Recovery
For outdoor IP surveillance applications, the harsh environment PoE switch should be equipped with the functions of automatic failure check, ERPS for quick failover recovery to enhance system reliability in harsh factory environments as well as make it easier for the management and maintenance of equipment.
Sound Security Protection
The safety of network connectivity matters in any PoE solution. Therefore, the industrial PoE switch you select must be equipped with a lot of security protection policies, such as SSH, TLS, DHCP Snooping, ACL, etc. to minimize risks.
Network Traffic Types
The network traffic type is the reference base for selecting a managed or unmanaged industrial-grade PoE switch. For example, an unmanaged industrial PoE switch is enough for unicast traffic. However, if data transmission is based on a mix of unicast, multicasts, and broadcast traffic, you should choose a managed industrial-grade PoE switch rather than an unmanaged one. A managed rugged PoE switch will be a great option for outdoor applications as it allows network administrators to monitor the working status of the switch and network running status locally or remotely in real-time.
Network Bandwidth
A harsh environment PoE switch with sufficient network bandwidth can support multiple security cameras for the surveillance system. With sufficient network bandwidth, you can get high-quality images, no need to worry about packet loss even in harsh environments.
