Switches without PoE for Networks
In this category, you will find network switches that do not provide PoE, making them ideal for any environment where devices receive separate power supplies. We offer solutions for reliable, stable data connections in office networks, server rooms, camera systems, or corporate infrastructures.
The selection ranges from smaller, desktop models to high-port-count, L3 managed gigabit switches. This way, you can easily choose the model that best fits the size of your network, bandwidth requirements, and management expectations.
- Compact, desktop Fast Ethernet switches for smaller offices (e.g., Extralink HEXON)
- Gigabit, L3 managed switches for servers and backbone networks (e.g., Extralink Chiron, Hypnos, Nemezis)
- Our models include devices equipped with SFP+ ports for optical connections
- Reliable, stable data transmission without PoE functionality, optimized for energy consumption
Applications and Use Cases
Switches without PoE are ideal for any location where network-connected devices—such as PCs, servers, printers, NAS devices, or media players—have their own power supply. They are a common choice for office workstations, backbone networks in data centers, and for IP camera systems where cameras operate on separate power supplies.
Smaller, desktop models like the Extralink HEXON switch offer a cost-effective solution for expanding smaller networks due to their compact size and 10/100 Mb/s ports. Larger, L3 managed gigabit models—such as the Extralink Chiron, Hypnos, or Nemezis—are tailored to meet the demands of corporate environments, featuring advanced traffic management and security functions.
Technical Considerations When Choosing
Before purchasing, it is advisable to determine the expected load on the network and what port speed and number of ports are needed. 10/100 Mb/s connections may be sufficient for basic office use, while higher data traffic, file servers, or NAS usage would recommend 1000 Mb/s (gigabit) ports.
- Port Count: select how many endpoints need to be served (16, 24, 48 RJ45 ports, etc.).
- Speed: Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mb/s) for smaller offices, gigabit (1000 Mb/s) for higher bandwidth.
- Managed or Unmanaged: L3 managed devices allow for fine control of network traffic, VLANs, QoS, and security settings.
- Uplink Options: SFP or SFP+ ports (e.g., 4x SFP+) for optical backbone networks and bridging longer segments.
- Placement: desktop design for smaller offices, rack-mountable solutions for larger systems.
Why Choose a Non-PoE Solution?
If the network-connected devices have their own power supplies, there is no need for PoE functionality, making non-PoE switches a more cost-effective and often simpler solution. There are fewer unnecessary features, potentially lower acquisition costs, and the configuration remains clearer. In such cases, it is advisable to focus more on bandwidth, reliability, and management features.
The high-port-count, L3 managed models available—such as the Extralink Chiron, Hypnos, and Nemezis—provide a stable foundation for corporate infrastructure in the long term, while simpler, desktop devices quickly and affordably expand smaller networks.
