Product Overview
Long cable runs are one of the most persistent constraints in IP surveillance infrastructure, and the NS-0318P-130(B) is built specifically to address them. This 16-port unmanaged PoE switch includes a hardware-defined extend mode on ports 9-16 that transmits PoE power and data up to 250m over Cat5e or Cat6 cable, removing the need for midspan injectors or intermediate switches on camera runs that exceed the standard 100m Ethernet limit. Ports 1-8 operate in high-priority mode to give bandwidth-intensive devices such as NVRs preferential throughput without any configuration. A 130W PoE budget covers IEEE 802.3af/at devices drawing up to 30W per port, while a 1000 Mbps RJ45 uplink and a 1000 Mbps SFP fibre port provide dual gigabit paths back to the core network. With 6 kV surge protection on every PoE port and a metal chassis rated to 55°C, the NS-0318P-130(B) suits demanding commercial and industrial deployments where cable distances, electrical resilience, and speed of commissioning all matter.
Key Capabilities
250m Extend Mode on Ports 9-16
Ports 9 through 16 carry PoE power and data to 250m on a single Cat5e or Cat6 run. This directly eliminates the midspan hardware or secondary switch that would otherwise be required for cameras mounted on perimeter fences, across car parks, or on the far side of large building facades.
High-Priority Ports 1-8
The first 8 ports are hardware-assigned high-priority status, ensuring NVRs and primary cameras receive preferential bandwidth over the uplink. This traffic prioritisation requires no CLI access or web interface configuration and is active immediately from power-on.
130W PoE Budget with 30W Per Port
Full IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at compliance gives each port up to 30W within a 130W shared pool. A realistic deployment mix of fixed IP cameras drawing 5W to 12W each leaves comfortable headroom across all 16 ports without requiring individual power injectors at each endpoint.
Dual Gigabit Uplinks: RJ45 and SFP
A 1000 Mbps copper RJ45 uplink and a separate 1000 Mbps SFP fibre uplink give installers two independent paths back to a core switch or NVR rack. The SFP port supports fibre connections to a head-end located in a separate building where copper uplink distance is not practical.
6 kV Surge Protection on All PoE Ports
Every one of the 16 PoE ports carries 6 kV surge protection, guarding connected cameras and access devices against electrical transients caused by lightning strikes or interference from heavy machinery. This level of protection is especially relevant for outdoor cabinet installations and industrial sites.
Plug-and-Play Unmanaged Operation
There is no web interface, CLI, or software configuration at any stage. Extend mode and port priority are preset in hardware and active from the moment the switch powers on, allowing installers to connect devices, verify link status, and complete commissioning without specialist networking knowledge or on-site delay.
Best For
- Extended-Run Camera Deployments: The 250m extend mode on ports 9-16 is the defining capability for any site where cameras on perimeter fencing, car parks, or building facades sit beyond the 100m standard Ethernet limit.
- Full 16-Camera IP Networks: With 16 individually powered PoE ports supporting up to 30W each, the switch can drive a complete camera deployment without separate power injectors or power supplies at individual endpoints.
- Outdoor Cabinet and Industrial Enclosure Installations: The metal chassis, -10°C to 55°C operating range, and 6 kV surge protection across all ports make the NS-0318P-130(B) suitable for mounting in outdoor enclosures or industrial environments exposed to electrical noise and temperature variation.
- Multi-Building Fibre-Linked Sites: Where the core switch or NVR rack is in a separate building, the SFP port accepts a long-distance fibre uplink while all 16 PoE ports remain available locally for connected cameras.
Why Choose the NS-0318P-130(B)
Most unmanaged PoE switches in this port count offer standard 100m Ethernet with no built-in mechanism to extend that limit. The NS-0318P-130(B) removes that constraint by engineering 250m extend mode directly into ports 9-16, cutting out the cost and installation complexity of midspan injectors or secondary switches on longer runs. The 6 kV surge protection across all 16 PoE ports goes beyond what many switches at this size class provide, and the metal chassis holds up physically in outdoor cabinet and industrial environments that would stress a plastic-bodied unit. The dual uplink configuration, covering both copper RJ45 and SFP fibre at 1000 Mbps, means the switch integrates cleanly into whatever head-end infrastructure is already in place. Supplied through Security Wholesalers, the NS-0318P-130(B) delivers a specific combination of long-range PoE, electrical resilience, and plug-and-play simplicity that standard unmanaged switches in this category do not offer.
Buyer Decision Tips
Power Budget Planning: The 130W PoE budget is shared across all 16 ports. A deployment using standard fixed cameras drawing 5W to 12W per device will stay well within the limit with headroom remaining. However, if the installation includes PTZ cameras or heated enclosures drawing 20W to 30W each, total the expected PoE draw across all planned devices before committing to this switch. Deploying high-draw devices across every port simultaneously will exhaust the 130W budget before the switch is fully populated.
Extend Mode Cable Requirements: The 250m range on ports 9-16 relies on solid-core Cat5e or Cat6 cable with pure copper conductors. CCA (copper-clad aluminium) cable has higher resistance and produces unreliable power delivery and data errors at distances approaching 250m. If CCA cable is already installed on site, do not expect consistent extend mode operation at maximum distance. Solid copper cable is a hard requirement for stable performance across the full 250m range.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| PoE Ports |
16 x 100 Mbps (IEEE 802.3af/at), up to 30W per port |
| Uplink Ports |
1 x 1000 Mbps RJ45 + 1 x 1000 Mbps SFP fibre |
| Total PoE Budget |
130W |
| Maximum Power Consumption |
150W |
| Idle Power Draw |
Approximately 20W |
| Extend Mode (Long Range) |
Up to 250m on ports 9-16 |
| High Priority Ports |
Ports 1-8 |
| Surge Protection |
6 kV on all PoE ports |
| Switching Capacity |
7.2 Gbps |
| Packet Forwarding Rate |
5.356 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table |
4,000 entries |
| Internal Cache |
2.75 Mbit |
| Network Standards |
IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3af, 802.3at |
| Switching Method |
Store-and-forward, adaptive full-duplex |
| Power Input |
100-240 VAC, max 2.5A |
| Operating Temperature |
-10°C to 55°C |
| Operating Humidity |
5%-95% non-condensing |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
266 x 44.5 x 220.8 mm |
| Net Weight |
1.8 kg |
| Housing |
Metal chassis |
Ideal Use Cases
Campus and Precinct Surveillance
Educational, government, and commercial campuses commonly have camera positions across multiple buildings, walkways, and car parks that sit well beyond 100m from the nearest comms room. The 250m extend mode on ports 9-16 covers these runs from a single switch without intermediate hardware at each cable midpoint.
Industrial Yards and Warehouses
Wide industrial footprints with variable electrical noise are well matched to the 6 kV surge protection across all 16 PoE ports. The metal chassis and -10°C to 55°C operating range support deployment in warehouse environments, manufacturing floors, and outdoor-rated enclosures where plastic-bodied switches are not appropriate.
Perimeter Fence Line Cameras
Fence line cameras are frequently positioned at or beyond the outer limit of standard Ethernet range. Connecting these endpoints via ports 9-16 in extend mode allows a single NS-0318P-130(B) to serve both close-proximity and distant cameras from one location, keeping the switch count low across the full perimeter deployment.
Multi-Building Fibre-Connected Sites
When the head-end NVR or aggregation switch is in a separate building, the SFP fibre uplink port allows a long-distance fibre connection back to the main infrastructure. All 16 PoE ports remain fully available locally, so the fibre uplink does not reduce the camera capacity of the switch.
Time-Critical Commercial Rollouts
Unmanaged operation means no configuration steps before cameras come online. Extend mode and port priority are preset in hardware and active from power-on. Installers connect devices, confirm link status, and proceed, reducing commissioning time on multi-camera commercial projects where programme pressure limits on-site hours.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your installation includes camera positions beyond 100m from the switch, you need 16 PoE ports in a plug-and-play unmanaged form factor, or your site requires 6 kV surge protection and a metal chassis for deployment in an outdoor cabinet, industrial enclosure, or electrically demanding environment.
- Choose a different model if: Your deployment requires VLAN segmentation, port mirroring, SNMP monitoring, or per-port bandwidth control. These are managed switch features that the unmanaged NS-0318P-130(B) does not support. A managed PoE switch is the correct choice when network segmentation or remote monitoring of individual port status is a project requirement.
- Choose a different model if: Your total expected PoE load across all connected devices exceeds 130W, or your camera count is 8 or fewer with all positions falling within 100m of the switch. A smaller switch with a lower port count and appropriately sized power budget is a better fit for compact deployments that do not need 16 ports or extended cable range.
FAQs
- Which ports on the NS-0318P-130(B) support 250m extend mode and which are high priority?
Ports 9 through 16 operate in extend mode, transmitting PoE power and data up to 250m over Cat5e or Cat6. Ports 1 through 8 are assigned high-priority status in hardware, giving devices such as NVRs and primary cameras preferential bandwidth over the uplink. Both modes are preset and require no configuration to activate.
- Can all 16 ports be loaded at the same time within the 130W PoE budget?
The 130W budget is shared across all 16 PoE ports. Each port supports a maximum of 30W, but drawing full power from every port simultaneously would exceed the total budget. A realistic deployment using standard fixed IP cameras at 5W to 12W per device will stay comfortably within the limit. Always calculate the combined PoE draw of all planned devices before finalising the design.
- What cable is required for reliable operation at the full 250m extend mode distance?
Solid-core Cat5e or Cat6 cable with pure copper conductors is required. CCA (copper-clad aluminium) cable carries higher resistance per metre, which causes unreliable power delivery and data errors on runs approaching 250m. If the existing site cabling is CCA, do not rely on stable extend mode performance at maximum distance. Solid copper is a non-negotiable requirement for consistent operation at 250m.
- Does the NS-0318P-130(B) need any software, web login, or app to operate?
No software, web interface, or application is involved at any point. The switch is fully unmanaged. Extend mode on ports 9-16 and high-priority operation on ports 1-8 are both hardware-defined and active from the moment the unit is connected to power. Installers do not need specialist networking knowledge or access to a laptop or tablet to commission the switch.
- What does the SFP uplink port on the NS-0318P-130(B) support?
The SFP port provides a 1000 Mbps fibre uplink path back to a core switch or NVR rack. The specific fibre types supported depend on the SFP transceiver module installed. Refer to the product datasheet or confirm with your supplier which SFP modules are compatible with your existing fibre infrastructure and cable run distance before purchasing transceivers.
- How does the 6 kV surge protection on the NS-0318P-130(B) protect my cameras?
All 16 PoE ports carry 6 kV surge protection, absorbing electrical transients before they reach connected cameras and devices. This is particularly relevant for outdoor cabinet installations, sites with cable runs near industrial machinery, and locations with a documented history of lightning activity or high-frequency electrical interference on the cable network.
- Where can I find the NS-0318P-130(B) datasheet and purchase the switch?
The NS-0318P-130(B) is part of the Security Wholesalers range. A full datasheet covering port specifications, PoE power ratings, switching performance, and environmental ratings is available for direct download from the product page. See the Additional Information section below for the datasheet link.
Additional Information
