The HIKVISION DS-3E0518P-E/M is a high-performance, unmanaged 16-port gigabit PoE switch designed for video surveillance systems and demanding network infrastructure. With 16 full-speed 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE ports and 2 SFP fiber ports, it enables seamless connectivity for IP cameras, network NVRs, and uplinks over fiber links. Compliance with IEEE 802.3af/at ensures each PoE port can deliver up to 30 W, supporting high-power devices like PTZ cameras and LED-illuminated models. The switch operates at a switching capacity of 36 Gbps and a packet-forwarding rate of 26.79 Mpps, providing wire-speed performance for heavy video traffic. Built with robust surge protection (6 kV on PoE ports), a full-metal chassis and rack-mount ears, the DS-3E0518P-E/M is ideal for enterprise, commercial or high-density CCTV applications where reliable power, connectivity and low latency are required.Key FeaturesHIKVISION DS-3E0518P-E-M 16 Port Gigabit PoEHigh-Capacity PoE Infrastructure: 16 gigabit PoE ports 2 gigabit SFP uplinks enable large-scale camera deployments.Full PoE Standard Support: Supports IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards, up to 30 W per port for flexible device support.High-Performance Switching: 36 Gbps bisectional capacity and 26.79 Mpps forwarding throughput for minimal latency.Surge & Environmental Protection: 6 kV surge protection on PoE ports with metal housing for resilient installation.Rack-Optimized Form Factor: 1 U chassis (440 × 44 × 220.8 mm) with mounting ears suited for racks or cabinets.Technical Specifications TableFeatureDetailsProduct NameHIKVISION DS-3E0518P-E/MModelDS-3E0518P-E/MPorts16 × Gigabit PoE (10/100/1000 Mbps) 2 × Gigabit SFP fiber portsPoE StandardIEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3atMaximum Port PowerUp to 30 W per PoE portPoE Power Budget125 W (some documentation) / 230 W (other variant)Switching Capacity36 GbpsPacket Forwarding Rate26.79 MppsMAC Address Table8 K entriesSurge Protection6 kV on PoE portsDimensions (W×H×D)440 × 44 × 220.8 mmOperating Temperature0 °C to 45 °C (or –10 °C to 55 °C depending region)Power Supply100-240 VAC, 50/60 HzMax Power ConsumptionUp to 150 WInstallation ModeRack-mount with mounting ears
