Product SKU: DH-PFS3106-4ET-60
Product Overview
The Dahua DH-PFS3106-4ET-60 is a compact unmanaged hardened PoE switch designed for CCTV networks, industrial facilities, remote buildings and other installations requiring four powered Ethernet connections and flexible uplinks. It provides four 10/100Mbps PoE ports, one 10/100/1000Mbps copper uplink and one 100/1000 Base-X optical uplink for connection to a compatible fibre transceiver. Port 1 supports up to 60W Hi-PoE, while ports 2–4 support up to 30W each, with a shared PoE budget of 60W across the switch. Layer 2 switching, automatic MAC learning, PoE power management, dual power backup and high-level surge protection support dependable plug-and-play operation. The unit operates from -30°C to +65°C and requires a 48–57V DC power source. No outdoor IP enclosure rating is specified, so exposed installations require a suitable protected enclosure.
Key Capabilities
Four PoE Device Ports
Four 10/100Mbps PoE ports allow compatible cameras and network devices to receive data and power through the same Ethernet cable. This reduces separate power cabling at each connected device and keeps small surveillance networks straightforward.
60W Hi-PoE on Port 1
Port 1 can deliver up to 60W to a compatible Hi-PoE device, while ports 2–4 support up to 30W each. This is useful when one high-power camera or accessory must share the switch with lower-power PoE devices.
Copper and Optical Uplinks
A Gigabit RJ-45 uplink supports conventional copper networking, while the 100/1000 Base-X optical port supports compatible fibre modules. Installers can choose the uplink medium that best suits distance, interference and site-to-site cabling requirements.
Hardened Temperature Range
Operation from -30°C to +65°C makes the switch suitable for protected equipment cabinets and difficult plant-room environments where ordinary office-grade switches may not tolerate the expected temperature range.
Electrical Protection
Common-mode and differential-mode lightning protection, together with air and contact ESD protection, helps the switch withstand electrical disturbances commonly encountered in extended cable runs and hardened installations.
Unmanaged Plug-and-Play Operation
Automatic MAC learning and ageing, an 8K MAC table and flow control enabled by default provide basic Layer 2 switching without requiring web configuration. This suits smaller networks where managed features are unnecessary.
Best For
- Small CCTV Networks: Connects and powers up to four compatible IP cameras through a compact unmanaged switch.
- High-Power Camera Installations: Uses the 60W Hi-PoE capability on port 1 for a compatible PTZ or other high-demand device.
- Remote Buildings and Gatehouses: Provides copper and fibre uplink options where network distance or electrical interference must be considered.
- Industrial and Plant Areas: Operates across a wider temperature range than standard office-network equipment.
- Protected Outdoor Cabinets: Suits hardened field installations when placed inside an appropriate weather-resistant enclosure.
Why Choose the DH-PFS3106-4ET-60
The DH-PFS3106-4ET-60 is better suited to compact surveillance networks than a standard desktop PoE switch when the site needs a wider operating-temperature range, fibre connectivity or a 60W Hi-PoE port. Its separate Gigabit copper and 100/1000 Base-X optical uplinks provide useful flexibility for local or long-distance network connections, while dual power backup and high-level surge protection support hardened installations. Available through Security Wholesalers, this model should be selected after calculating the actual PoE demand of every connected device. The total budget is only 60W, so a high-power device on port 1 can consume most or all of the available capacity. It is also unmanaged and has no specified outdoor IP rating, making it unsuitable where VLAN configuration or direct weather exposure is required.
Buyer Decision Tips
PoE Budget Tip: Add the maximum wattage of all connected devices before ordering. Port 1 can provide up to 60W, but the entire switch also has a 60W total budget, so the port limits cannot all be used simultaneously.
Fibre and Enclosure Tip: The optical uplink requires a compatible transceiver and matching fibre at both ends. The switch has hardened environmental specifications but no confirmed outdoor IP rating, so exposed locations require a suitable enclosure.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Product Type |
Unmanaged Layer 2 hardened PoE switch. |
| PoE Device Ports |
Four 10/100 Base-T PoE ports. |
| Copper Uplink |
One 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet port. |
| Optical Uplink |
One 100/1000 Base-X optical port. |
| PoE Standards |
IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at and Hi-PoE. |
| PoE Output |
Port 1 up to 60W; ports 2–4 up to 30W each. |
| Total PoE Budget |
Up to 60W across all four PoE ports. |
| PoE Pin Assignment |
Pins 1, 2, 4 and 5 positive; pins 3, 6, 7 and 8 negative. |
| PoE Power Management |
Supported. |
| Ethernet Standards |
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab/z and IEEE 802.3x. |
| Switching Capacity |
6.8Gbps. |
| Packet Forwarding Rate |
3.57Mpps. |
| Packet Buffer |
1Mb. |
| MAC Address Table |
8K entries with automatic learning and ageing. |
| Flow Control |
Enabled by default. |
| Power Input |
48–57V DC with dual power backup support. |
| Lightning Protection |
6kV common mode and 4kV differential mode. |
| ESD Protection |
15kV air discharge and 8kV contact discharge. |
| Operating Conditions |
-30°C to +65°C at 5%–95% relative humidity. |
| Dimensions and Weight |
150 × 108 × 30mm with a net weight of 440g. |
Ideal Use Cases
Remote CCTV Cabinets
Power up to four cameras and return the network through copper or compatible fibre.
High-Power PTZ Locations
Use port 1 for a compatible Hi-PoE camera after confirming the total 60W budget.
Gatehouses and Outbuildings
Connect a small group of devices where a Gigabit or optical uplink returns to the main network.
Industrial Plant Rooms
Use the hardened operating range where temperature conditions exceed normal office environments.
Fibre-Linked Surveillance Points
Install a compatible SFP module for network links affected by distance or electrical interference.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: The project needs four PoE ports, one 60W Hi-PoE connection, copper and optical uplinks and hardened operation.
- Choose a higher-budget switch if: The combined PoE requirement exceeds 60W or several high-power devices must operate together.
- Choose a managed switch if: VLANs, QoS, port monitoring, traffic controls or remote configuration are required.
- Choose a weather-rated switch if: The device must be installed directly outdoors without a protected enclosure.
- Confirm the fibre module if: The link speed, fibre mode, wavelength, connector or distance has not yet been specified.
FAQs
- What is the DH-PFS3106-4ET-60 designed to do?
The DH-PFS3106-4ET-60 is an unmanaged hardened PoE switch for connecting and powering up to four compatible network devices through 10/100Mbps PoE ports. It also provides one 10/100/1000Mbps copper uplink and one 100/1000 Base-X optical uplink. It is intended for installations requiring a compact switch, extended environmental tolerance and basic plug-and-play operation without managed-switch configuration.
- How is the 60W PoE budget distributed across the four ports?
The total PoE budget is limited to 60W. Port 1 supports up to 60W Hi-PoE, while ports 2–4 support up to 30W each under the applicable PoE standard. The connected devices must still remain within the total 60W budget, so using a high-power device on port 1 can leave little or no available PoE capacity for the other three ports.
- Which PoE standards does the switch support?
The switch supports IEEE 802.3af PoE, IEEE 802.3at PoE+ and Dahua Hi-PoE on port 1. This allows it to power a range of compatible cameras and network devices, subject to their voltage, pin assignment and power requirements. Device compatibility should be confirmed before installation, especially when using port 1 for equipment requiring more than the standard PoE+ power level.
- What uplink connections are available?
The DH-PFS3106-4ET-60 provides two uplink options: one 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-45 port and one 100/1000 Base-X optical port. The copper uplink suits standard Ethernet cabling, while the optical port can be used with a compatible listed fibre transceiver. The chosen module, fibre type, connector and transmission distance must match the network design at both ends of the link.
- Is the DH-PFS3106-4ET-60 a managed switch?
No. The DH-PFS3106-4ET-60 is an unmanaged Layer 2 switch designed for straightforward installation without VLAN, QoS or web-management configuration. It supports PoE power management, MAC address learning and ageing, an 8K MAC table and flow control enabled by default. Choose a managed switch instead when the project requires network segmentation, port monitoring, traffic prioritisation or remote configuration.
- Can the switch be installed in outdoor or harsh environments?
The hardened design operates from -30°C to +65°C and supports 5%–95% operating humidity, high-level surge protection and ESD protection. However, no outdoor IP enclosure rating is specified for the switch itself. When installed in an exposed, dusty or wet location, it should be placed inside a suitable weather-resistant enclosure with appropriate ventilation, cable sealing, power protection and earthing.
- What power supply and backup arrangement are required?
The switch requires a 48–57V DC power source and supports dual power backup. The supplied specification does not identify an included power adapter or provide the exact backup wiring arrangement, so the power supply, redundancy method and available wattage should be confirmed before installation. The source must provide enough capacity for the switch and the planned PoE load, including any 60W device connected to port 1.
- What should I confirm before ordering the DH-PFS3106-4ET-60?
Confirm the number and power requirements of the connected devices, the total 60W PoE budget, the need for Hi-PoE on port 1, the copper or fibre uplink design, compatible SFP module, 48–57V DC supply and installation enclosure. Security Wholesalers can review the proposed cameras, power loads and network link to identify likely PoE-budget, fibre, environmental or compatibility limitations before installation.
Additional Information
Dahua DH-PFS3106-4ET-60 Datasheet
