How to Design a PoE Network for Security Systems
Plan PoE switches, patching, uplinks, VLANs, spare ports and cabinet labelling.
Design sequence
- 1Patch panel
- 2Switch size
- 3PoE budget
- 4Uplinks
- 5VLANs
- 6UPS power
Documentation to produce
- Concept wiring diagram
- Cable schedule
- Device schedule
- Port/input/output schedule
- Commissioning checklist
- As-built drawing
Useful resources
Product planning note
Product selection should happen after the design logic is clear. Where relevant, SecurityWholesalers can be used as a product reference for cameras, NVRs, PoE devices, intercoms, alarms and access control hardware.