Hikvision DS-3E0528HP-E 24-Port Gigabit Unmanaged PoE Switch

The Hikvision DS-3E0528HP-E is a professional 24-port Gigabit unmanaged PoE network switch designed for security surveillance, enterprise offices, and IP camera networking. Delivering a high PoE power budget of 370 W, robust surge protection, and optimized data transmission parameters, it provides a stable and reliable network core.

Hikvision DS-3E0528HP-E 24-Port Unmanaged PoE Switch

This high-performance Layer 2 network switch features 24 PoE ports designed to power and connect IP cameras, access points, VoIP phones, and other PoE-enabled hardware. With a total PoE power budget of 370 W, it provides up to 30W of power per port under IEEE 802.3af/at standards. Additionally, ports 1 to 4 support high-power Hi-PoE (up to 90W under IEEE 802.3bt), allowing it to directly power high-draw PTZ cameras, dome heaters, and thermal cameras without requiring separate injectors.

The switch features robust 2 × Gigabit RJ45 uplink ports and 2 × Gigabit SFP optical ports uplink ports, allowing for high-bandwidth connections to local NVR storage, core switches, or internet routers. Engineered for demanding security workloads, it features a built-in PoE Watchdog that automatically detects and power-cycles unresponsive IP cameras. Housed in a durable rack-mountable metal chassis, it includes 6kV port surge protection to shield the network from electrical spikes.

Reliable Power & 370 W PoE Budget

With a total power capacity of 370 W, the switch provides consistent, regulated power across all connected PoE devices. The high-performance internal power supply ensures stable operation even under peak load conditions.

Integrated PoE Watchdog Technology

Features Hikvision's intelligent PoE Watchdog algorithm. The switch continuously polls connected IP cameras; if a camera stops responding or crashes, the switch automatically cycles the PoE power to that specific port, restarting the camera and restoring the video stream without requiring manual intervention.

High-Bandwidth Uplink Connectivity

Equipped with dedicated 2 × Gigabit RJ45 uplink ports and 2 × Gigabit SFP optical ports uplinks to ensure bottleneck-free video transmission. Gigabit SFP optical fiber and RJ45 ports provide long-distance and high-speed data backup runs directly to the local NVR or main network router.

Plug-and-Play Unmanaged Operation

Designed for instant deployment with no configuration or software management required. Simply plug in your devices and the switch automatically negotiates speeds and assigns PoE power based on connected device classes.

KEY BENEFITS

• High PoE budget of 370 W easily powers multiple high-definition IP cameras.
• Hi-PoE ports supporting up to 90W power heavy PTZ and thermal cameras directly.
• PoE Watchdog automatically restarts crashed cameras to maintain continuous recording.
• Gigabit fiber SFP and RJ45 uplinks eliminate bottlenecking and support long-distance runs.
• 6 kV surge protection shields ports and connected devices from lightning strikes.
• Plug-and-play setup requires no complex software configuration.
• Durable steel enclosure is rack-mountable for clean rack deployment.
• Port isolation mode prevents camera-to-camera traffic to secure video feeds.
• Internal cooling fans ensure long-term cooling in high-temperature racks.
• Compatible with all standard IEEE 802.3af/at PoE security devices.

KEY FEATURES

• Product Model: Hikvision DS-3E0528HP-E
• Product Type: 24-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch
• PoE Port Count: 24 × PoE RJ45 ports
• PoE Power Budget: 370 W
• PoE Standards: IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt (Hi-PoE up to 90W)
• Uplink Ports: 2 × Gigabit RJ45 uplink ports and 2 × Gigabit SFP optical ports
• Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps
• Packet Forwarding Rate: 41.664 Mpps
• MAC Address Table: 8 K
• Surge Protection: 6 kV per port
• PoE Watchdog: Supported
• Port Isolation: Supported
• Power Input: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Physical Dimensions: 440 mm × 44 mm × 220.8 mm (17.32" × 1.73" × 8.69")
• Product Weight: Approx. 2.98 kg (6.57 lb)

IDEAL FOR

• Multi-camera security surveillance networks
• Corporate offices needing IP phone power
• Commercial retail shop network cores
• School and university campus security nodes
• Industrial warehouses and logistics centers
• Residential smart home networks
• Small-to-medium business (SMB) server racks
• Gigabit fiber backbone link installations

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total PoE budget of the DS-3E0528HP-E?

The switch features a total PoE power budget of 370 W, allowing you to distribute power among all connected PoE devices.

Does it support high-power PTZ cameras?

Yes, the switch supports up to 90W Hi-PoE on ports 1–4, making it ideal for motorized PTZ domes.

What does the PoE Watchdog feature do?

The PoE Watchdog automatically monitors the status of connected cameras. If a camera crashes and stops communicating, the switch power-cycles the port to restart the camera, minimizing network downtime.

Is this switch plug-and-play?

Yes, this is an unmanaged switch. Simply connect your power and network cables and it will automatically detect speeds and class-based power demands without configuration.

Can I mount this switch in a server rack?

Yes, the switch is standard rack-mountable (1U height) and includes rack mounting ears and screws in the box.

What uplinks are available on this switch?

This model features 2 × Gigabit RJ45 uplink ports and 2 × Gigabit SFP optical ports to ensure high-speed data runs to NVRs or main routers without consuming PoE ports.

Is it protected against lightning surges?

Yes. The switch features robust 6 kV surge protection on all RJ45 ports to shield internal circuitry from external voltage spikes.