Hikvision DS-3E0318P-E 16 Port Unmanaged PoE Switch
The Hikvision DS-3E0318P-E 16 Port Unmanaged PoE Switch provides essential network connectivity for surveillance systems and enterprise applications requiring reliable power delivery alongside data transmission. This rack-mountable switch eliminates the complexity of separate power supplies while delivering consistent performance for IP-based security installations.
Power over Ethernet Performance and Distribution
Engineered with a robust 250W power budget, the Hikvision DS-3E0318P-E 16 Port Unmanaged PoE Switch supplies IEEE 802.3at/af compliant power across all 16 ports simultaneously. The intelligent power management system automatically detects device requirements and allocates power accordingly, preventing overload conditions while maximizing connected device capability.
PoE specifications and capabilities:
- Total power budget: 250W across all 16 ports
- Per-port power delivery: Up to 30W (PoE+) or 15.4W (PoE)
- IEEE 802.3at and 802.3af compliance ensuring device compatibility
- Automatic power detection and classification
- Over-current and short-circuit protection on each port
- Priority power allocation preventing system instability
- Power consumption monitoring through LED indicators
Network Performance and Switching Capacity
The switching fabric of the Hikvision DS-3E0318P-E 16 Port Unmanaged PoE Switch delivers non-blocking performance across all ports, ensuring consistent bandwidth availability for high-definition video streams and data-intensive applications. The switch maintains full wire-speed forwarding rates without packet loss under maximum load conditions.
Network performance characteristics:
- Switching capacity: 36 Gbps non-blocking architecture
- Forwarding rate: 26.78 Mpps for all packet sizes
- MAC address table: 8K entries with automatic learning
- Jumbo frame support: Up to 9KB frame size
- Flow control: IEEE 802.3x full-duplex operation
- Auto-negotiation: 10/100/1000Mbps speed detection
- Store-and-forward switching preventing corrupt packet propagation
Surveillance System Integration and Optimization
Security integrators choose the Hikvision DS-3E0318P-E Switch for IP camera deployments where simplified installation and reliable operation are paramount. The switch’s unmanaged design eliminates configuration requirements while providing enterprise-grade performance for demanding surveillance applications.
Surveillance-specific advantages:
- Direct compatibility with Hikvision IP camera systems
- Sufficient power budget for PTZ cameras and high-resolution devices
- Plug-and-play operation reducing installation time
- Fanless design ensuring silent operation in office environments
- Desktop or rack-mount flexibility for various installation scenarios
- LED indicators providing immediate port status visibility
Physical Design and Installation Flexibility
The compact 1U rack-mountable design of the Hikvision DS-3E0318P-E 16 Port Switch accommodates standard 19-inch equipment racks while providing desktop installation options for smaller deployments. The all-metal chassis ensures effective heat dissipation and electromagnetic shielding in professional environments.
Physical specifications include:
- Dimensions: 440mm × 285mm × 44mm (17.3″ × 11.2″ × 1.73″)
- Weight: 3.2kg (7.05 lbs) for permanent installations
- Rack-mount brackets included for standard installations
- Fanless convection cooling for silent operation
- Operating temperature range: 0°C to 45°C ambient
- Storage temperature range: -20°C to 70°C
- Operating humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Quality Assurance and Reliability Standards
Manufacturing quality control ensures each Hikvision DS-3E0318P-E Switch meets stringent performance and safety standards required for professional network installations. The switch undergoes comprehensive testing including burn-in procedures and environmental stress validation.
Quality and compliance certifications:
- FCC Part 15 Class A electromagnetic compatibility
- CE marking for European market compliance
- RoHS compliance for environmental responsibility
- IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards conformance
- UL safety certification for North American installations
- MTBF rating exceeding 100,000 hours under normal conditions
Network Topology and Expansion Considerations
The Hikvision DS-3E0318P-E 16 Port serves as an ideal building block for expanding network infrastructure without requiring advanced networking knowledge. Network administrators appreciate the switch’s ability to cascade with other network equipment while maintaining performance characteristics.
Deployment scenarios include:
- Edge switch deployment for IP camera clusters
- Access layer connectivity in structured cabling systems
- Temporary network expansion for project deployments
- Small office network infrastructure with PoE requirements
- Industrial automation networks requiring power injection
- Educational facility classroom technology integration
Operational Economics and Total Cost Benefits
The unmanaged nature of the Hikvision DS-3E0318P-E 16 Port Unmanaged PoE Switch reduces both initial deployment costs and ongoing operational expenses by eliminating configuration requirements and management overhead. This approach proves particularly valuable for installations where networking expertise may be limited.
Economic advantages:
- Zero configuration requirements reducing installation labor
- Fanless operation eliminating maintenance and replacement costs
- Integrated PoE delivery reducing external power supply requirements
- Energy-efficient design minimizing operational power consumption
- Long-term reliability reducing replacement frequency
- Scalable deployment allowing phased network growth