The PoE+ switch is an essential active networking device in any Ethernet infrastructure using power transmission through the structural cabling. RSGE-24P-2GE-2S-360 is dedicated to all kinds of installations: home, business, low-voltage, surveillance, IP, VoIP, cable TV networks, and in a particular product can be used in alarm, fire, or access control system.

Apart from the switch's primary function, i.e., supporting Ethernet frame transfer between ports, the device also provides a power supply for each appliance in PoE/PoE+ standard – 802.3af and at. This means that the switch can supply the devices with a total of up to 360 W. All of this is combined with data transmission at the same time.

As a result, such a solution saves resources, space, and time to install a separate electrical and network infrastructure. This is especially important if the network is dispersed and its end-devices do not have direct access to the power source, in particular, when they are mounted outside.

It is not always clear how switches will behave when the available PoE budget is exceeded. There are several possibilities: the one that exceeds the budget or a random port or the recently connected one will be disconnected. In the last case, what will be their order after a power outage and restoration when all cables are simultaneously connected to the switch?

Lanberg has introduced an innovative solution in the RS series switches that eliminates all doubts about the mechanics of RJ-45 ports.

When the PoE budget is exceeded (e.g., due to a device connected to port 1), the switch will start disconnecting the PoE ports from the highest numbered one until the sum of loads does not exceed the available budget while keeping the remaining ports intact. Those that are disconnected will, in effect, alternately turn off and on.

This functionality is primarily dedicated to demanding applications that emphasize safety and continuity of operation, requiring some devices to work continuously regardless of the situation. In such cases, Lanberg switches will help the user to safeguard sensitive devices by connecting them to the port with the lowest number.

The switch itself, as well as the devices connected to it, are repeatedly exposed to various dangers, including electrostatic discharges that can flow through both the power and network cables.

With the safety of both the devices and their users in mind, Lanberg has equipped the switch with an integrated discharge protection system that guarantees 4 kV protection for all ports, effectively reducing their damage due to a surge in voltage.

Under standard conditions, the network operation will continue without interruptions, just like the switch. At the same time, the user gains the safety of the device and infrastructure.