TP-Link 8-Port Gigabit PoE Switch (TL-SG1210P): Power All Your IP Cameras with One Device

In a traditional CCTV installation, each camera needs two things: a coaxial cable for video and a power adapter at the camera location. IP CCTV systems eliminate the power adapter entirely using Power over Ethernet (PoE). The TP-Link TL-SG1210P 8-Port Gigabit PoE Switch delivers both power and network connectivity to each camera through a single Cat6 cable, dramatically simplifying installation and centralising power management.

How PoE Works and Why It Changes Everything

PoE injects DC power into the Cat6 cable alongside the data signal. The camera separates the power from the data at its input port and runs entirely from the cable. This means your NVR room or security cabinet holds all the power equipment — the PoE switch and its UPS — and all 8 cameras stay live during power cuts as long as the UPS is running. With separate power adapters, you would need a UPS at each of 8 camera locations.

TL-SG1210P Full Specifications

• PoE ports: 8 × Gigabit PoE+ (802.3af/at) — one port per camera

• Max power per port: 30W — supports PTZ cameras, 8MP cameras, access control

• Total PoE budget: 63W — comfortably powers 7–8 standard 4MP IP cameras

• Uplink: 1 × Gigabit RJ45 + 1 × Gigabit SFP fibre port

• Setup: Plug-and-play — no configuration required

• Warranty: Limited lifetime protection

Expert Installation Tips

• Always use Cat6 cable for PoE runs — Cat5e can cause power instability over long runs

• Calculate PoE budget before installation — total wattage of all cameras must not exceed 63W

• Place a UPS on this switch to keep all cameras live during Chennai power cuts

Available at SBM Technologies at ₹5,100. We supply and install complete IP CCTV systems across Chennai. Call +91-9080313185.