Trendnet TPE-3012LS Managed Switch

12-Port Gigabit PoE+ Smart Surveillance Switch from TRENDnet is a managed ONVIF switch designed for surveillance installations. It delivers up to 30W of PoE+ power per port over existing Ethernet cabling, includes SFP slots for fiber connectivity, and fits a 1U 19" rackmount chassis. Surveillance mode provides a graphical dashboard showing details for the switch and each connected ONVIF-compliant device, and the switch supports long-range PoE+ up to 656 ft (200 m) at reduced speeds.

Advantages

The switch simplifies surveillance network deployment and management by combining PoE power delivery, device auto-recovery (PD alive check), and an ONVIF-aware GUI that can change device IP settings and display individual camera video. It supports advanced managed features such as link aggregation, VLANs, QoS, SNMP and RMON monitoring, and a 4-digit LED display for real-time PoE power information. Built-in diagnostics and port controls reduce maintenance time and help recover unresponsive PoE devices automatically.

Key specifications

• 12 Gigabit PoE+ ports, up to 30W per port
• SFP slots for fiber uplink
• 1U 19" rackmount form factor with brackets included
• ONVIF support and surveillance mode with graphical dashboard
• PoE long-range support up to 656 ft / 200 m (at speeds up to 10 Mbps)
• 4-digit 7-segment LED display showing total/available/power-per-port
• Managed features: LACP, 802.1Q VLAN, Voice VLAN, Surveillance VLAN, RSTP, MSTP, Loopback Detection, QoS, port bandwidth control
• Monitoring and troubleshooting: SNMP, RMON, syslog, port mirroring, cable diagnostic test, traffic statistics
• IPv6 support and neighbor discovery

How to use

Mount the switch in a 19" rack using the included brackets or place it on a shelf. Connect power and network uplinks via the Gigabit ports or SFP fiber ports. Plug ONVIF-compliant IP cameras and NVRs into the PoE+ ports to supply power and data over a single Ethernet cable. Access the switch GUI and enable surveillance mode to view the dashboard, configure device IP settings, and monitor individual cameras. Use PoE controls to enable/disable ports, schedule power, or enable PD alive check to automatically reboot ports for unresponsive devices. Configure VLANs, QoS, and link aggregation as needed for network segmentation and bandwidth optimization.

Recommendations

For reliable surveillance installations, use ONVIF-compliant cameras and verify cable quality for long-range PoE deployments. Configure PoE power schedules and PD alive check for unattended remote sites, and use VLANs or voice VLAN to prioritize critical traffic. For fiber uplinks or longer distances, use the SFP slots and ensure compatible transceivers are installed.