Thursday, September 13, 2018

Linksys Rolls Out New Gigabit PoE Switches

Los Angeles-based networking switch maker Linksys announced today that it has launched a new family of Gigabit, Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switches aimed at the business market. According to Linksys, the new devices include an 8-port and 26-port switch, both of which fature PoE features, which lets administrators power devices through twisted pair, Cat5e cable. Power-over-Ethernet is used by wireless access points, PTZ cameras, voice-over-IP phones, AV equipment, and other equipment to dramatically simplify the wiring of power for that equipment. The 8-Port Business Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch - 130W (LGS308MP) has an MSRP of $249.99; the 26-Port Business Smart Gigabit PoE+ Switch - 384W (LGS326MP) has a MSRP of $529.99.