Microsemi Corporation announced its leading-edge PDS-102GO outdoor Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switch. The PDS-102GO enables connection of two powered devices to the network via Gigabit uplink, up to 30 watts (W) each, is IP66 rated and can be installed in outdoor environments. In addition, it enables remote monitoring and control of the devices' status, including remote reset.
Microsemi's PDS-102GO is ideal for applications such as an outdoor wireless LAN (WLAN), outdoor IP camera and outdoor point-to-point (P2P) radio. Additionally, the switch extends the reach between the switch and powered devices by an additional 100 meters, to a maximum of 200 meters, a significant benefit in many applications. The PDS-102GO offers lightning protection to the switch itself, and to the indoor network.
Other product features include:
- Three ports: one data input and two PoE outputs
- Remotely managed via SNMP and web
- Extends network reach by additional 100 meters
- Outdoor rated: IP66
- Extended temperature range -40 degrees C, +65 degrees C for 802.3af
- Supports 10/100/1000Mbps data rates
- Includes integral surge protection
- plug and play installation (installer does not have to open unit)