{"product_id":"hikvision-16-port-gigabit-smart-poe-switch-ds-3e1518p-ei-m-403263","title":"Hikvision 16-Port Gigabit Smart POE Switch DS-3E1518P-EI\/M","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHikvision 16-Port Gigabit Smart POE Switch DS-3E1518P-EI\/M\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hikvision DS-3E1518P-EI\/M is a 16-port Gigabit Smart PoE Switch designed for professional IP surveillance and business network installations. It provides 16 Gigabit PoE ports together with dedicated Gigabit copper and fiber uplinks, allowing cameras and other compatible network devices to be connected through a flexible high-speed infrastructure. A 130W PoE power budget, smart network management, VLAN support, loop prevention, cable diagnostics and 6kV surge protection make it particularly well suited to centrally managed video surveillance networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e16-port Gigabit Smart PoE switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e16 × Gigabit PoE RJ45 ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e1 × Gigabit RJ45 uplink port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e1 × Gigabit fiber optical uplink port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e130W total PoE power budget.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSmart management for professional surveillance networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eIEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSTP and RSTP loop prevention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDHCP snooping support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eCable detection for locating network cable faults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eEnergy-saving mode with user-configurable plans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eIEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eNetwork topology monitoring and visualisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRemote troubleshooting and maintenance capabilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSupports long-range PoE transmission up to 300m under suitable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e6kV surge protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e16 Gigabit PoE Ports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe DS-3E1518P-EI\/M provides 16 Gigabit Ethernet PoE ports for connecting compatible powered network devices such as IP surveillance cameras. Gigabit connectivity provides substantially more bandwidth than Fast Ethernet switching, making the switch suitable for modern high-resolution IP video networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGigabit Copper and Fiber Uplinks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to its 16 PoE interfaces, the switch provides one dedicated Gigabit RJ45 port and one Gigabit fiber optical port. This combination allows installers to select copper or fiber connectivity when linking the switch into the wider network infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e130W PoE Power Budget\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe current Hikvision model-specific datasheet specifies a total PoE power budget of 130W. This shared power capacity is available across the PoE interfaces for compatible powered devices, allowing multiple network cameras and other PoE equipment to receive both power and network connectivity from the switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmart Network Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHikvision's smart managed switch platform is designed to simplify deployment, monitoring and maintenance of video security networks. Supported management capabilities allow administrators to monitor network health and topology and perform remote troubleshooting, helping reduce the time required to identify network and connected-device problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVLAN and Loop Prevention\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging allows network traffic to be logically segmented according to installation requirements. STP and RSTP loop-prevention functionality helps prevent network loops that could otherwise disrupt communications across the switching infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNetwork Cable Diagnostics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated cable detection provides a convenient method for locating network cable faults. This diagnostic capability can simplify troubleshooting in larger surveillance installations where numerous Ethernet cable runs connect cameras and other network devices to the switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLong-Range PoE Transmission\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe DS-3E1518P-EI\/M supports long-range PoE transmission of up to 300m under suitable installation conditions. Hikvision notes that actual long-range performance can vary according to factors including the connected camera model and network cable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEnergy Efficient Ethernet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupport for IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet allows the switch to reduce power usage during periods of low network data activity. User-configurable energy-saving plans provide additional control over power consumption for suitable installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e6kV Surge Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated 6kV surge protection helps improve network reliability by protecting the switch against electrical surges. This is particularly useful in professional surveillance networks where long Ethernet cable runs and distributed equipment can increase exposure to electrical disturbances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#444444\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"--darkreader-inline-bgcolor: var(--darkreader-background-444444, #33373a);\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth width=\"38%\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#ffffff\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" style=\"--darkreader-inline-color: var(--darkreader-text-ffffff, #e8e6e3);\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#ffffff\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" style=\"--darkreader-inline-color: var(--darkreader-text-ffffff, #e8e6e3);\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"--darkreader-inline-bgcolor: var(--darkreader-background-f2f2f2, #1f2223);\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eHikvision\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eDS-3E1518P-EI\/M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"--darkreader-inline-bgcolor: var(--darkreader-background-f2f2f2, #1f2223);\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSmart Managed PoE Network Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003ePoE Ethernet Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e16 × Gigabit RJ45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"--darkreader-inline-bgcolor: var(--darkreader-background-f2f2f2, #1f2223);\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eRJ45 Uplink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e1 × Gigabit RJ45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eFiber Uplink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e1 × Gigabit Fiber Optical Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"--darkreader-inline-bgcolor: var(--darkreader-background-f2f2f2, #1f2223);\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eTotal Network Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eTotal PoE Power Budget\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e130W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"--darkreader-inline-bgcolor: var(--darkreader-background-f2f2f2, #1f2223);\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eLong-Range PoE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eUp to 300m Under Supported Conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eVLAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eIEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"--darkreader-inline-bgcolor: var(--darkreader-background-f2f2f2, #1f2223);\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eLoop Prevention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSTP \/ RSTP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eDHCP Snooping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"--darkreader-inline-bgcolor: var(--darkreader-background-f2f2f2, #1f2223);\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eCable Detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eEnergy Efficient Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eIEEE 802.3az EEE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"--darkreader-inline-bgcolor: var(--darkreader-background-f2f2f2, #1f2223);\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eEnergy-Saving Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSupported with User-Configurable Plans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Topology Monitoring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"--darkreader-inline-bgcolor: var(--darkreader-background-f2f2f2, #1f2223);\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eRemote Troubleshooting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSurge Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e6kV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"--darkreader-inline-bgcolor: var(--darkreader-background-f2f2f2, #1f2223);\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eIP Surveillance, PoE Camera Networks and Smart Managed Gigabit Network Infrastructure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e1 × Hikvision DS-3E1518P-EI\/M 16-Port Gigabit Smart PoE Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hikvision DS-3E1518P-EI\/M combines 16 Gigabit PoE interfaces with dedicated copper and fiber uplinks, a 130W PoE budget and smart network-management capabilities. VLAN support, STP\/RSTP, DHCP snooping, cable diagnostics, long-range PoE functionality and 6kV surge protection make it a versatile switching platform for professional IP surveillance and managed network installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"FirstShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53334618046831,"sku":"DS-3E1518P-EI\/M","price":2899.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0457\/5893\/9300\/files\/ds-3e1518p-ei-m-network-switches-1254474832.jpg?v=1786977466","url":"https:\/\/www.firstshop.co.za\/products\/hikvision-16-port-gigabit-smart-poe-switch-ds-3e1518p-ei-m-403263","provider":"FirstShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}