Securing the Edge: How Industrial PoE Switches Power Perimeter CCTV Systems

Background

In high-security environments such as critical infrastructure, industrial facilities, airports, and remote energy stations, perimeter surveillance is not just an option, but a necessity.

But a surveillance system is only as reliable as the network that connects it.

This is where industrial-grade Ethernet switches step in as the silent, but critical, backbone of modern perimeter CCTV systems.

The Hidden Threats in Harsh Environments

Imagine a security breach happening at 3am on the edge of an oil field or a solar power plant.

A camera picks it up—but the feed is delayed, or worse, fails.
Why? Because standard networking equipment simply can't survive the extreme temperatures, electromagnetic interference, or power fluctuations that define these environments.

Traditional network switches weren't built for this.

Industrial ones are.

Security Challenges

1. Low definition video
2. Camera lag
3. Unstable transmission

Why Industrial Ethernet Switches Matter?

At the core of a reliable perimeter surveillance system lies a robust and intelligent networking infrastructure.

Olycom industrial PoE switches, built on Realtek or Vitesse core chipsets, are engineered specifically for these high-demand scenarios.

Key Features That Make the Difference:

1. -40°C to +75°C Operating Range: Reliable in desert heat or icy nights
2. PoE/PoE+/PoE+++ Support: Power cameras and devices directly over the Ethernet cable
3. EMI Protection & IP40 Housing: Resistant to dust, vibration, and corrosion
4. Eedundant Network Topologies: Self-healing ring networks for zero downtime
5. 2.5 Gigabit Uplinks & VLAN Segmentation: Ensure smooth video transmission and data isolation
6. This ensures zero signal loss, low latency, and maximum uptime, even in the most remote installations.

From the Field: Real-World Applications

Our solutions have been successfully deployed in:

National power grids

Oil & gas installations

Border control zones

Industrial parks and smart cities

Utility-scale solar farms

These environments demand mission-critical reliability—and that's exactly what we deliver.

How Olycom Can Help

For the last 20 years, Olycom has been seeking betterness and developing cutting-edge fiber optic devices&solutions, and gained popularity&recognization in China and overseas.

We manufacture and market fiber optic connectivity devices.

We provide solutions and services of industrial networking, fiber optic, CCTV surveillance and fiber optic conversion & transmission.

Analog/HD-Video CCTV Security

Commercial/Industrial PoE Switches

Solar Power System