DIGITUS Gigabit Ethernet PoE Switch 8‑port PoE+ 10 inch rack, up to 80 W PoE budget

The DIGITUS Gigabit Ethernet PoE Switch 8‑port PoE+ 10" rack provides eight Gigabit RJ45 ports with PoE+ support and a total PoE budget of up to 80 W. Designed for 10" mounting in compact network cabinets and wall distributors, the switch delivers up to 1 Gbps per port and supplies power to IEEE 802.3af/at devices over standard Ethernet cabling. With a fanless metal housing and non-blocking switching, it is intended for continuous 24/7 operation in small office networks, surveillance installations and decentralized network points where centralized power distribution and silent operation are required.

Advantages

The switch combines PoE+ power delivery and Gigabit data on a single cable, reducing the need for separate power supplies at the device. Its compact 10" form factor and internal power supply simplify installation in small racks and technical cupboards. Non-blocking store-and-forward switching and auto-negotiation ensure stable, loss-free data transfers. The fanless design provides silent operation while the robust metal housing supports long-term professional use. Auto-MDI/MDI-X eliminates the need for crossover cables and plug-and-play functionality requires no configuration.

Suitable for

• IP surveillance systems with multiple PoE cameras
• Wireless access point deployments in small offices or retail
• VoIP telephony infrastructure in reception and office areas
• Small network cabinets and decentralized edge installations

Key specifications

• 8 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports with PoE+ support
• PoE standards: IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at (PoE+)
• Maximum PoE power per port: up to 30 W
• Total PoE budget: up to 80 W
• Non-blocking Gigabit switching with store-and-forward
• Auto MDI/MDI-X and auto-negotiation
• Fanless design for silent operation
• Robust metal housing, compact 10" compatible design (approx. 250 × 150 × 42 mm)
• Internal power supply, input voltage 100–240 V AC
• Operating temperature: 0–40 °C; storage: -10–70 °C; humidity: 5–95% non-condensing

How to use

Install the switch in a compatible 10" network cabinet or place it on a shelf or wall mount designed for the compact unit. Connect the switch to mains power using the included power cord. Plug network devices into the RJ45 ports using Cat5e or higher Ethernet cables; PoE-capable devices will receive power automatically according to IEEE 802.3af/at standards, up to the available total budget. The unit works as a plug-and-play device and does not require software configuration. Monitor connected devices through their management interfaces as needed and distribute load across ports to stay within the total PoE budget.

Recommendations

To avoid exceeding the total PoE budget, calculate the required power per connected device before deployment and distribute high-power devices across ports accordingly. Use Cat5e or Cat6 cables for reliable Gigabit performance and position the switch in a ventilated, dust-free environment within the specified operating temperature and humidity ranges.