Model: VCS-4P1
from $249.95
Whether mounted on the wall or in a rack, the CAMSWITCH Plus 4+1 Port 802.3at PoE Network Switch from Veracity features four PoE outputs and a single non-PoE downlink which can also act ac a PoE input. This network switch comes with a dedicated power supply making it easy to inject power into the network or simply utilize existing PoE power within the network to power the switch. Once configured, this rugged switch can power devices like IP cameras, additional switches or routers, and much more as it supports the 802.3af/at PoE networking standard and provides up to 57 V of PoE power.
For home use, a simple unmanaged Gigabit switch is all you need to expand your router's ports. Buy a managed switch or a switch with PoE only if you are running security cameras, access points, or complex VLAN setups. Available from $249.95.
Basic unmanaged network switches use negligible power and have zero maintenance costs. PoE (Power over Ethernet) and large managed switches use more electricity but are still relatively cheap to run.
Common Failure Modes
Switches are solid-state devices with high reliability. When they fail, it is usually due to lightning strikes/power surges blowing individual ports or the internal power supply dying.
For home use, a simple unmanaged Gigabit switch is all you need to expand your router's ports. Buy a managed switch or a switch with PoE only if you are running security cameras, access points, or complex VLAN setups.
Network switches are extremely reliable solid-state devices. They are usually replaced because networking speed standards outgrow them, rather than due to hardware failure.
The Veracity CAMSWITCH Plus 4+1 Port 802.3at PoE Network Switch is available at bhphoto, starting at $249.95.
Basic unmanaged network switches use negligible power and have zero maintenance costs. PoE (Power over Ethernet) and large managed switches use more electricity but are still relatively cheap to run.
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