Product DescriptionThe 18 port gigabit smart switch offers 16 PoE+ ports and 2 uplink ports (Gigabit or SFP) to power and connect a full network of devices such as IP cameras wireless access points VoIP phones and other network gear while delivering full gigabit data rates for reliable performance. With a total PoE budget of 150 watts the switch can supply power to multiple devices simultaneously while maintaining stable throughput and reduces the need for separate power wiring. It supports advanced managed switch features including VLAN, quality of service traffic prioritization, static routing, ACL security controls and IGMP snooping to optimize network traffic for surveillance, data and voice applications. The sturdy metal housing is rack mountable and a built in fan supports continuous operation even under heavy load which makes the switch suitable for commercial, enterprise, AV and security installations where performance, versatility and long term reliability are required.