California-based Lantronix has announced a managed gigabit power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switch for IoT applications in buildings.

The SM24TBT2DPB switch, with its 90W per port, is for intelligent LED lighting systems as well as smart building IoT applications, including access control, digital signage, wireless access points and IP surveillance systems.

The total installed base of connected building automation systems including LED lighting systems, access control and IoT applications in Europe and North America reached an estimated 22.7 million systems in 2021. Berg Insight forecasts that the installed base will grow at a CAGR of 14.9 per cent in the two regions to reach 34.4 million connected building automation systems in 2024. Berg also estimates that the building automation market in Europe and North America generated revenues of close to $31.8bn in 2021. The market will grow at a CAGR of 15 per cent to $48.4bn in 2024.

“With a deep understanding of the power and connectivity needs of smart applications such as intelligent LED lighting, smart buildings and IP surveillance systems, we are continuously expanding the capabilities of our power-over-Ethernet switches,” said Paul Pickle, CEO of Lantronix. “Lantronix’s new PoE++ switch powers more IoT applications from a single device, delivering secure connectivity from a trusted source with global distribution and support.”

The switch, with 52Gbit/s switching capacity, provides 24 10/100/1000Mbit/s copper ports with IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ capability and two additional 100/1000Mbit/s dual speed SFP/RJ-45 combo ports. It complies with the latest IEEE 802.3af/at/bt PoE standards and supplies up to 90W per port. It can provide full PoE++ output on all 24 ports when equipped with the dual hot-swappable PS-ACDC-1200 power supplies.

Using PoE++ switches for intelligent LED lighting leverages low-voltage power for lower lighting installation costs and provides a data connection that makes it possible to manage the lights controlling the on-off, brightness, colour temperature and hue for luminaires. For IP surveillance applications, the switch supplies power and data to high-power cameras such as PTZ IP and thermal cameras.

Hot-swappable dual power modules enable scaling of PoE power, depending on need, and provide redundancy to eliminate system downtime. The soft reboot feature allows a warm reboot of the switch without affecting the PoE output to the attached powered devices, thereby providing continuous lighting even during firmware upgrades.

The ConsoleFlow Cloud device manager provides cloud-based control of the switch. ConsoleFlow Cloud provides a single pane of glass to deploy, monitor and manage Lantronix network switches and connected IT equipment securely. It features true zero-touch automation, simplifying onboarding logistics and provisioning devices while eliminating remote or on-site visits and reducing operational costs. In addition, the native mobile apps for iOS or Android platforms provide users the freedom to monitor and remotely connect to any device while on the go.

The embedded web manager provides a rich user interface to configure the switch locally, run diagnostics and view a device-level network topology map.