Nowadays, it is very common that many people and industries are using PoE switches for PoE-compatible ptz cameras to escape pesky wires and pursue easy installation. Usually, for different PoE ptz cameras, different types of PoE switches are deployed. The guide below will give you insight into how to select a suitable PoE switch for and how to connect PoE switch to Tenveo PoE PTZ cameras.

What is a PoE Switch Used for PoE PTZ Cameras?

PoE, short for power over Ethernet, is a technology designed to simplify cabling by simultaneously sending power and video stream and realize camera control over one Ethernet cable like Cat5, Cat5e, and Cat6.

 PoE switches typically feature several ports to support more than two PoE ptz cameras. Therefore, they can power PoE devices, including PoE ptz cameras, CCTV cameras, computers, VoIP phones, and other network-enabled equipment.

 PoE switches are commonly used in systems like video conferencing ptz camera systems, not only because Ethernet cable is cheap and easy to run, but also because PoE and IP/LAN/RG45 technologies support high-resolution cameras that offer improved video quality for video conferencing ptz camera systems.

How to Choose A PoE Switch for Tenveo PoE PTZ Cameras?

Most of the PoE switches on market are compatible with Tenveo PoE ptz cameras. But if you want to know more about how to choose a suitable PoE switch for your Tenveo PoE ptz cameras, the factors below are worth of your attention:

PoE Switch Port Numbers

If you are looking for a PoE switch for places with more than 4 PoE ptz cameras installed, you will have to check the port numbers of it, such as 8-port PoE switch, 16-port PoE switch, 24-port PoE switch, or even 48-port PoE switch. The port numbers of a PoE switch largely depend on how many devices will be connected to your PoE network switch and the overall power consumption of your PoE ptz cameras.

PoE Switch Power Supply Voltage

Many PoE ptz cameras run 12V power. If supplied with the wrong power voltage, the PoE ptz camera could easily go overloaded or simply stop working. For instance, if a 12V PoE ptz camera is powered by a 24V power source or vice versa, it is likely that the PoE ptz camera would be burnt out or fried.

PoE Switch Power Budget

Another important factor to consider is the maximum power supply of a PoE switch. The ability of a PoE switch to power-connected devices is largely determined by the size of its power supply, which ranges from just above 50W to well over 500W. This power budget directly affects how much power per port the switch can deliver to connected devices.

If the maximum power supply of all your PoE ptz cameras exceeds your PoE switch power cap, then the PoE switch won't provide enough power for all your PoE ptz cameras. For example, a 24-port PoE switch with a 370W power supply can power 24 PoE ptz cameras with IEEE802.3at standard (15.4W per port) while it can only power 12 PoE ptz cameras with IEEE802.3at standard (30W per port). Insufficient power supply to PoE ptz cameras can result in video loss and poor camera performance.

How to Connect Tenveo PoE PTZ Cameras to A PoE Switch?

Some users assume that connecting PoE ptz cameras to a PoE switch will be too complex. Steps below illustrate how easy it is to connect PoE ptz cameras to a PoE switch: 

Specific steps for a PoE ptz camera system adopting a PoE switch:

 Step 1: Connect the router, PoE ptz cameras, controller and computer to the LAN port on the PoE switch using an Ethernet cable (cat5 or cat6);

 Step2: Connect the power cable of the PoE switch to a power outlet;

 Step3: Connect the router to the Internet, and add the cameras to Network successfully.

 To sum it up, PoE ptz cameras only teamed up with a right PoE switch can the easiness of all video streams, power and control data travel through a single CAT5/6 network cable be realized and the installation process is simple. Reach out to us, and let Tenveo PoE ptz cameras elevate your video conferencing/video collaboration to a new level!