Model: AW-GEL-065A-060
from $120
The Vivotek AW-GEL-065A-060 is a 4-Port Gigabit PoE+ Compliant Managed Network Switch designed for reliable network connectivity and power delivery. This metal-constructed switch features four RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, each capable of delivering up to 30W (802.3at), with a total PoE power budget of 60W, alongside two additional RJ45 ports. With a switching bandwidth of 12 Gb/s, a 1 Mb packet buffer, and support for jumbo frames up to 9216 Bytes, it efficiently handles network traffic while its passive cooling system ensures quiet operation. Rack-mountable and equipped with indicator lights, this managed switch is suitable for environments requiring robust network management and power over Ethernet for devices like IP cameras or access points.
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 $120.
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 Vivotek AW-GEL-065A-060 4-Port Gigabit PoE+ Compliant Managed Network Switch is available at bhphoto, starting at $120.
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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