Which POE switch is best suited for outdoor use in harsh conditions?
This page compares 5 POE switches with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Inscape Data LPS3802ATM-T1, PLANET IGS-604HPT-M12 Industrial IP67-rated 4-Port 10/100/1000T 802.3at PoE Switch, PLANET IGS-5227X-4P2T Industrial IP67-rated 4-Port 10/100/1000T 802.3at PoE+ Switch. Prices range from £359 to £4,655. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Inscape Data LPS3802ATM-T1
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£665.74 ≈ | 10 | 30W | IEEE 802.3af/at | 2 SFP Gigabit | Web GUI, CLI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP v1/v2c/v3 | — |
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The LPS3802ATM-T1 is a 10-port Layer 2+ managed Gigabit PoE switch with 8 PoE ports and 2 SFP uplinks. Its IP66/68 weatherproof enclosure, fanless design, 4.5kV surge protection, and -40°C to +75°C operating range make it suitable for demanding outdoor surveillance, wireless access point, and industrial network deployments. ★ Ideal forThis switch suits outdoor use in harsh conditions because its IP66/68 enclosure, 4.5kV surge protection, fanless construction, and -40°C to +75°C operating range protect the 8 PoE-port network from weather, surges, and extreme temperatures. |
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PLANET IGS-604HPT-M12 Industrial IP67-rated 4-Port 10/100/1000T 802.3at PoE Switch
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£358.78 ≈ | 6 | 36 watts | IEEE 802.3af/802.3at PoE/PSE | 2 | Web, CLI, SNMP, Telnet, SSH, SSL | ✓ |
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The PLANET IGS-604HPT-M12 is a managed six-port Gigabit industrial switch with four 802.3at PoE ports delivering up to 36 watts each. Its IP67 aluminum enclosure, M12 connectors, wide -40 to 75°C operating range, and DIN-rail or wall mounting make it suitable for demanding industrial and outdoor deployments. ★ Ideal forIt is well suited to outdoor use in harsh conditions because its IP67 aluminum enclosure and waterproof, dustproof M12 connectors protect the six-port switch, while its -40 to 75°C operating range supports extreme temperatures.
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PLANET IGS-5227X-4P2T Industrial IP67-rated 4-Port 10/100/1000T 802.3at PoE+ Switch
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£763.70 ≈ | 6 | 36W | IEEE 802.3at/802.3af PoE/PSE | 2 x 10/100/1000T M12 | Web management interface | ✓ |
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The PLANET IGS-5227X-4P2T is a managed six-port industrial switch with four Gigabit PoE+ ports and two additional Gigabit ports. Its IP67-rated aluminum case, redundant DC power inputs, -40 to 75°C operating range, and PoE scheduling make it suitable for demanding outdoor and industrial networks. ★ Ideal forIt is well suited to outdoor use in harsh conditions because its IP67-rated enclosure resists dust and water, its -40 to 75°C operating range handles extreme temperatures, and each of its four PoE ports supplies up to 36W.
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PLANET IGS-604HPT-RJ Industrial IP67-rated 4-Port 10/100/1000T 802.3at PoE Switch
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£437.71 ≈ | 6 | 36W | IEEE 802.3af/at | 2 x 10/100/1000T | Web, Telnet, SNMP, SSH/SSL | ✓ |
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The PLANET IGS-604HPT-RJ is a managed industrial switch with four Gigabit PoE ports and two additional Gigabit ports. Its IP67-rated enclosure, waterproof connectors, redundant power input, and -40 to 75C operating range suit industrial networks, outdoor surveillance, and harsh infrastructure environments. ★ Ideal forIt suits outdoor use in harsh conditions because its IP67-rated enclosure and waterproof, dustproof RJ45 connectors resist environmental exposure, while the -40 to 75C operating range and 36W 802.3at PoE output support demanding outdoor devices.
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Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Heavy Duty Series IP67 PoE Switch
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£4655.28 ≈ | 8 M12 Gigabit Ethernet ports | — | — | — | WebUI and Cisco Catalyst Center | — |
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The Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Heavy Duty Series is a compact managed industrial switch with eight M12 Gigabit Ethernet ports and an IP66/IP67-rated design. It is built for wet, dusty, vibration-prone and space-constrained environments such as outdoor installations, factories, railways and mining sites. ★ Ideal forThis switch suits outdoor use in harsh conditions because its IP66/IP67-rated enclosure protects against dust and water, while its industrial design supports operation in temperatures from -40°C to 75°C. |
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