Use scenarios of POE switches

Tag: POE switches    Blog | 10-29-2024

POE (Power over Ethernet) switches have a wide range of usage scenarios. The following is a common analysis:

Use scenarios of POE switches

Security monitoring field:

Indoor monitoring: In indoor places such as shopping malls, supermarkets, office buildings, and hotels, a large number of surveillance cameras need to be installed. Using a POE switch can provide data transmission and power supply for the camera through a network cable at the same time, avoiding the trouble of laying power cables separately, reducing construction costs and difficulties. In addition, in some places where decoration is completed, it avoids the damage to the building caused by re-grooving and wiring. For example, in the corridors and lobby areas of the hotel, the use of POE switches can quickly and conveniently deploy the monitoring system.

Outdoor monitoring: In outdoor places such as urban roads, squares, parks, and parking lots, surveillance cameras also require stable power supply and data transmission. POE switches can adapt to the complex outdoor environment and provide reliable power support for the camera. Moreover, outdoor monitoring points are usually more scattered, and the centralized power supply method of POE switches can reduce the number of power supply equipment and facilitate management and maintenance.

Wireless coverage field:

Enterprise wireless office network: In places such as corporate offices, conference rooms, and open work areas, a stable wireless network needs to be built. POE switches can provide power and data transmission for wireless access points (APs), making AP deployment more flexible. Enterprises can adjust the location of APs at any time according to employees' work areas and usage needs to improve the coverage and signal quality of wireless networks.

Wireless coverage in public places: Airports, railway stations, libraries, museums and other public places are densely populated and have a large demand for wireless networks. POE switches can provide centralized power supply for wireless APs in these places, ensure the stable operation of wireless networks, and provide users with convenient network services.

Intelligent building field:

Building automation system: including access control systems, lighting control systems, elevator control systems, etc. The devices in these systems need to be connected to the Internet and receive power supply. POE switches can provide them with a one-stop solution, realize power supply and data transmission of devices through network cables, and improve the integration and intelligence of the system. For example, the card reader, controller and other devices of the access control system are powered by POE switches to achieve remote control and management.

Intelligent lighting system: Intelligent lighting equipment can be controlled and managed through the network. POE switches can provide power and data connections for these devices to realize remote switching, dimming, color adjustment and other functions of lights, while reducing energy consumption.

Industrial automation field:

Industrial production site: In the factory's production workshop, warehouse and other environments, there are a large number of sensors, controllers, actuators and other equipment, which need to be connected to the Internet for data collection and control. POE switches can provide reliable network connection and power support for these industrial equipment, and adapt to the harsh environment of the industrial site, such as high temperature, dust, vibration, etc. For example, on the production line of an automobile manufacturing plant, POE switches can provide network and power for robots, sensors and other equipment to achieve automated production.

Remote monitoring and management: For some industrial equipment distributed in different regions, remote monitoring and management are required. POE switches can transmit the data of the equipment to the monitoring center through the network, and provide power support for the equipment to achieve remote monitoring and fault diagnosis, and improve the maintenance efficiency and reliability of the equipment.

Medical field:

Hospital wards and treatment areas: Various medical equipment such as monitors, infusion pumps, electrocardiographs, etc. need to be installed in the hospital's wards, operating rooms, treatment rooms and other areas. These devices need to be connected to the Internet for data transmission and remote monitoring, and also require a stable power supply. POE switches can provide power and network connection for these medical devices, making it convenient for medical staff to monitor and treat patients' conditions in real time.

Medical information system: The hospital's information system includes electronic medical record system, medical imaging system, registration and payment system, etc. The servers, computers, printers and other equipment in these systems require stable network and power support. POE switches can provide reliable network connection and centralized power supply for medical information systems to ensure the normal operation of hospitals.

Education field:

Campus network: The school's teaching buildings, libraries, dormitories and other places need to build campus networks to provide network services for teachers and students. POE switches can provide power supply and data transmission for wireless APs, IP phones, surveillance cameras and other equipment in the campus network, facilitating the school's network management and maintenance. For example, in the classroom, POE switches can provide network and power for electronic whiteboards, projectors and other equipment used for teaching.

Multimedia classrooms and laboratories: A large number of electronic equipment, such as computers, projectors, audio equipment, etc., are required in multimedia classrooms and laboratories. POE switches can provide centralized power supply and network connection for these devices, improving the efficiency of equipment use and management convenience.