DS-3E1518P-EI/M 16 Port Gigabit Smart POE Switch

🔑 Key Features

🔌 16× Gigabit PoE Ports

• Provides 16 PoE-enabled Gigabit RJ45 ports for powering IP cameras and other PoE devices directly through Ethernet cables.

• Includes 1 × additional Gigabit RJ45 uplink port and 1 × Gigabit fiber optic SFP port for network expansion and long-distance connectivity.

⚡ PoE Power & Standards

• Supports IEEE 802.3af/at PoE standards with up to 30 W per port.

• Total PoE budget up to ~130 W to power multiple devices simultaneously.

• PoE watchdog automatically detects and restarts unresponsive cameras for improved uptime.

📶 Long-Range & Reliable Power

• Long-range PoE transmission up to ~300 m (depending on cable and device), ideal for extended camera runs.

• 6 kV surge protection helps safeguard connected devices.

🛠 Smart Management & Network Optimization

• Port isolation enhances network security by limiting direct communication between selected ports.

• Link aggregation supports combining ports for bandwidth increases and redundancy.

• VLAN support (802.1Q) allows network segmentation for optimized traffic and security.

• Loop prevention (STP/RSTP) helps avoid network broadcast storms. 

📈 Monitoring & Remote Tools

• Manage and monitor the switch via web interface, Hik-Partner Pro, or Hikvision cloud platforms for real-time status, topology views, alarms, and troubleshooting.

• Built-in network diagnostics like cable detection, port statistics, and remote upgrades simplify maintenance.

🧰 Performance & Build

• 56 Gbps switching capacity and 41.66 Mpps packet forwarding ensures smooth Gigabit performance.

• Rugged metal housing with rack-mount ears for professional installation.

• Operates reliably in typical indoor environments.

📌 Ideal Uses

✔ Powering and managing multiple IP cameras in medium-scale CCTV systems

✔ Small to medium business networks requiring PoE and smart traffic control

✔ Expanding surveillance networks with secure and organized networking layers

📌 Quick Summary

A smart managed 16-port Gigabit PoE switch with robust PoE support, extended reach capabilities, network segmentation, and smart monitoring — perfect for powering and organizing professional IP camera networks and PoE devices.