Hikvision DS-3T0510HP-E/HS 8-Port PoE Switch

Hikvision DS-3T0510HP-E/HS 8-port Gigabit unmanaged harsh PoE switch provides industrial-grade connectivity designed specifically for extreme environments. This rugged layer 2 unmanaged switch includes 8 Gigabit PoE ports and 2 Gigabit uplink ports (1 RJ45 and 1 SFP). It supports Hi-PoE (IEEE 802.3bt) with up to 90 W per port and a total budget of 380 W. Additionally, it operates reliably from -40 °C to +75 °C. Therefore, it performs consistently in harsh outdoor, industrial, and remote surveillance applications. Moreover, its fanless metal housing and plug-and-play simplicity ensure zero-maintenance deployment.

Use Cases and Compatibility

Hikvision DS-3T0510HP-E/HS 8-port PoE switch excels in demanding and exposed surveillance scenarios. For example, outdoor perimeter security installations use it to power high-consumption PTZ cameras, long-range IR illuminators, multi-sensor panoramic units, and thermal cameras in border zones, construction sites, and critical infrastructure perimeters. Similarly, industrial facilities rely on it for factory floor monitoring, warehouse oversight, machinery surveillance, and safety compliance under dust, vibration, humidity, and wide temperature variations.

Furthermore, transportation networks such as bus depots, railway yards, ports, and airports deploy it for camera systems exposed to weather extremes, vehicle vibrations, and continuous 24/7 operation. In addition, mining operations, oil and gas facilities, and remote agricultural sites apply it to secure large perimeters, equipment zones, access roads, and operational areas where standard commercial switches would fail. Meanwhile, smart city projects benefit from its high-power capability and harsh-environment tolerance. They support street-level surveillance, traffic monitoring, public safety cameras, and intelligent lighting systems across urban and suburban zones. Consequently, it addresses the needs of mission-critical deployments where reliability under adverse conditions is non-negotiable.

The switch fully supports IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt (Hi-PoE) standards. Thus, it powers not only standard PoE cameras but also advanced high-power devices such as PTZ domes with built-in heaters, blowers, wipers, spotlights, and laser IR illuminators. Moreover, it delivers up to 90 W per port while maintaining a generous 380 W total budget. As a result, multiple power-hungry cameras can run simultaneously without voltage drop or instability. Meanwhile, 6 kV surge protection on all ports protects against lightning strikes, power surges, and electrical transients common in outdoor and industrial locations. Therefore, system uptime remains exceptionally high even during storms or grid fluctuations.

Furthermore, dual Gigabit uplinks provide flexible connectivity options. The RJ45 port connects directly to NVRs or core switches, while the SFP port enables long-distance fiber links for remote site integration. In addition, wire-speed forwarding and store-and-forward switching guarantee low-latency, high-quality video transmission. This unmanaged switch requires no configuration, web interface, or software setup. Consequently, technicians can install it quickly even in difficult-to-access or remote locations. Moreover, the wide operating temperature range (-40 °C to +75 °C) and fanless design eliminate moving parts that could fail under extreme conditions. Overall, it delivers dependable performance where standard networking equipment cannot survive.

Technical Specifications

Network Parameters

• Ports: 8 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit PoE ports, 1 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 uplink, 1 × 1000 Mbps SFP uplink
• MAC Address Table: 8 K
• Switching Capacity: 20 Gbps
• Packet Forwarding Rate: 14.88 Mpps

PoE

• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt (Hi-PoE)
• PoE Power Pin: End-span, Mid-span, 4-pair power
• PoE Ports: Ports 1 to 8
• Maximum Power per Port: 90 W (802.3bt), 30 W (802.3at)
• Total PoE Power Budget: 380 W

General

• Shell: Metal housing, fanless design
• Surge Protection: 6 kV for all ports
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 320 mm × 202 mm × 44 mm (1U rack-mountable)
• Net Weight: Approx. 2.5 kg
• Power Supply: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Max. Power Consumption: 420 W
• Operating Temperature: –40 °C to +75 °C
• Operating Humidity: 5 % to 95 % (non-condensing)

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Why Trust Novatech

Novatech Technologies supplies only authentic Hikvision industrial networking solutions in Kenya with full manufacturer warranties. Our team offers expert support for harsh-environment deployments, site planning, and system integration. We provide prompt local troubleshooting, maintenance assistance, and firmware updates. Explore compatible rugged computing options in our laptops category.