WGS-4215-16P2S
Designed for deployment in building automation panels, industrial control cabinets and field enclosures, the WGS-4215-16P2S installs via DIN-rail, fixed wall-mount or magnetic wall-mount — three independent mounting methods that suit the widest range of cabinet formats and site conditions without brackets or adapters. Dual 48–54 V DC inputs with reverse polarity protection provide power supply redundancy, and the IP30 metal enclosure with 6 kV ESD contact protection and IEC-compliant shock and vibration qualification delivers the resilience expected of managed switching infrastructure in industrial and outdoor-adjacent installations.
Key Features
- 240 W PoE Budget — 36 W per Port (IEEE 802.3at): Full 802.3at PoE+ on all 16 copper ports simultaneously; supports up to 16 Class 3 powered devices at full rate or 9 Class 4 devices — powering PTZ cameras, 802.11ac/ax tri-band access points and PoE-driven industrial sensors without external power injectors; per-port PoE power monitoring and PD alive-check with automatic ping-based restart of unresponsive powered devices
- PoE Extended Mode — 250 Metres over Standard Cabling: Extended mode reduces port speed to 10 Mbps to push PoE power and data beyond the standard 100 m Ethernet limit to 250 m over Cat.5e/6 — eliminating the need for intermediate switches, repeaters or additional power injectors in large campus, warehouse, car park and outdoor perimeter deployments where camera or sensor locations exceed standard cable run lengths
- ERPS Ring Redundancy — Sub-450 ms Recovery: ITU-T G.8032 Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (ERPS) provides automatic network failover in ring topologies within 450 ms, maintaining surveillance video streams, building control signals and IoT data flows through a link failure without operator intervention; combined with IEEE 802.1w RSTP and 802.1s MSTP for spanning-tree redundancy in meshed and tree topologies
- Three Mounting Methods — DIN-Rail, Wall-Mount and Magnetic: Factory-included DIN-rail kit, fixed wall-mount bracket and magnetic mount cover panel boards, enclosure walls and metallic surfaces without tools or additional hardware; the 24.4 mm chassis depth fits in shallow wall boxes and tight DIN-rail rows where standard managed switches cannot be installed; IP30 metal enclosure rated for industrial environments
- L2/L4 Management with SSHv2, TLS and 802.1X Security: Web browser, Telnet CLI and SNMP v1/v2c/v3 management interfaces; SSHv2 and TLS 1.2 encrypted sessions; IEEE 802.1X port authentication with RADIUS/TACACS+ back-end; DHCP Snooping with Option 82, IP Source Guard, Dynamic ARP Inspection and up to 256-entry ACL prevent IP spoofing and ARP poisoning in multi-tenant and shared-infrastructure deployments
- Advanced PoE Scheduling and Energy Management: Four configurable PoE power profiles enable time-based switching of powered devices — turning off car park cameras during daylight hours, cycling PoE power to reset hung devices on a schedule, or reducing power to non-critical ports during low-traffic periods; PoE usage monitoring reports per-port and total power consumption for energy audit and budget management
- Dual 48–54 V DC Redundant Inputs with Surge Protection: Two independent DC power inputs (3-pin terminal block and 2.1mm DC jack) accept 48–54 V at up to 5.8 A each for active redundancy; reverse polarity protection on both inputs; 6 kV contact ESD and 8 kV air discharge protection on data ports; IEC 60068-2-27 shock and IEC 60068-2-6 vibration compliance for industrial environment qualification
Application Use Cases
IP Surveillance and Security Camera Networks
The WGS-4215-16P2S is engineered for IP surveillance deployments where cable runs, camera count and power budgets are the primary design constraints. The 240 W PoE budget powers up to 16 802.3at IP cameras simultaneously without an external power source at the camera location, and the 250 m extended PoE mode removes the standard 100 m cable-length limitation for perimeter cameras, car park coverage and building wing extensions where intermediate switches are impractical. PD alive-check with automatic PoE restart recovers hung cameras without manual intervention — a critical capability in unattended surveillance installations.
Industrial IoT and Sensor Networks
Deployed on DIN-rail inside automation panels and junction boxes, the WGS-4215-16P2S connects industrial IoT sensors, RFID readers, edge gateways and HMI panels over a single managed network infrastructure. The 802.1Q VLAN support with up to 256 groups separates operational technology traffic from IT management traffic on the same physical cabling, and IGMP Snooping controls multicast traffic distribution to prevent sensor data flooding on high-density IoT networks. The dual redundant DC inputs and ERPS ring protection maintain network availability during power source or cable failures in critical process environments.
Wireless LAN and Access Point Deployment
802.3at PoE+ at 36 W per port powers the latest 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E) tri-band access points at full output without supplementary power adapters. Voice VLAN support and 8-level QoS queuing with 802.1p and DSCP classification prioritise VoIP traffic over standard data, and the 2× SFP uplinks connect the WGS-4215-16P2S to the backbone network over fibre at distances from 550 m (multi-mode) to 120 km (single-mode WDM) — enabling wireless LAN deployment in campus buildings, factory halls and outdoor sites without copper backbone limitations.
Building Automation and Smart Facility Networks
The flat 24.4 mm chassis depth and magnetic mount capability allow the WGS-4215-16P2S to be installed in shallow wall boxes, electrical panels and behind building management system controllers where a rack-mount or deeper DIN-rail switch would not fit. PoE scheduling powers BMS-controlled access readers, occupancy sensors and digital signage displays on time-based profiles — reducing overnight standby power consumption across a building without manual circuit switching. SSHv2 and TLS-encrypted management with 802.1X authentication integrate the switch into building network security policies and access control frameworks.
Smart City and Outdoor Infrastructure
Street furniture, lamp-post controllers, bus shelter information systems and outdoor sensor nodes deployed in IP67-rated enclosures benefit from the WGS-4215-16P2S's 6 kV surge protection on data ports, IEC 60068 shock and vibration compliance and −10 °C to +60 °C operating range for installation in roadside cabinets. The SFP uplink ports connect to city-wide fibre networks using single-mode transceivers at distances up to 120 km, and the PLANET CloudViewer integration provides centralised monitoring of all deployed switch units from a single management console without on-site access.
Why Choose the WGS-4215-16P2S
16 PoE+ Ports and Three Mounting Methods in a 24 mm Chassis
The 24.4 mm depth of the WGS-4215-16P2S is the defining engineering advantage for installers working in space-constrained locations. Standard managed switches with 16 PoE ports are typically 44 mm (1U) deep or greater — requiring rack enclosures or deep DIN-rail sections that many installation environments cannot accommodate. The WGS-4215-16P2S delivers the same 16-port 802.3at PoE+ capability at a fraction of the depth, and the included magnetic mount allows it to attach directly to any metallic surface — electrical panel doors, machine frames and cabinet backs — without drilling, without brackets and without tools.
250 Metres of PoE Reach Eliminates Intermediate Hardware
Every PoE installation has cable runs that exceed 100 m at some point — a loading bay camera, a boundary fence sensor, a stairwell access reader. Without extended PoE mode, each such device requires either a second switch, a PoE extender or a separate power supply at the endpoint. The WGS-4215-16P2S's built-in 250 m extended mode eliminates all three options for runs up to 250 m, reducing BOM hardware count, installation labour and ongoing maintenance exposure at each remote powered device location. For a 16-camera perimeter deployment, this directly reduces the number of additional devices in the design.
ERPS, LACP, DHCP Snooping and 802.1X — Enterprise Management at Industrial Scale
The WGS-4215-16P2S carries a feature set typically associated with enterprise-grade distribution switches: ERPS ring protection, LACP link aggregation, DHCP Snooping with Option 82, IP Source Guard, Dynamic ARP Inspection, 802.1X port authentication and SNMPv3. For industrial network engineers specifying switches for ICS and SCADA environments, this means a single switch platform that satisfies both the physical installation constraints of the industrial environment and the security and management requirements of modern OT network standards — without sourcing a separate enterprise switch for the aggregation layer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total PoE power budget of the WGS-4215-16P2S?
The WGS-4215-16P2S provides a total PoE budget of 240 W across all 16 ports. Each port supports up to 36 W under IEEE 802.3at (PoE+), supporting up to 16 Class 3 powered devices simultaneously at full rate, or 9 Class 4 devices. Total maximum power consumption of the unit (switching plus PoE) is 276 W.
What is PoE extended mode and how far does it reach?
PoE extended mode reduces the port data rate to 10 Mbps to maintain PoE power delivery beyond the standard IEEE 802.3 limit of 100 m. In extended mode, the WGS-4215-16P2S can power and connect devices up to 250 m over standard Cat.5e or Cat.6 copper cabling, eliminating the need for intermediate switches, PoE extenders or local power supplies at the remote device location.
What mounting options are included with the WGS-4215-16P2S?
The WGS-4215-16P2S includes three mounting kits in the box: a DIN-rail mount kit, a fixed wall-mount bracket kit and a magnetic mount kit. All three are included as standard accessories; no additional hardware is required for any of the three installation methods.
Does the WGS-4215-16P2S support redundant power input?
Yes. The WGS-4215-16P2S provides two independent 48–54 V DC power inputs: a 3-pin terminal block and a 2.1mm DC jack. Both inputs include reverse polarity protection. Either input alone is sufficient to power the switch and all connected PoE devices within the 240 W PoE budget; the second input provides active redundancy in the event of a primary power source failure.
What network redundancy protocols does the WGS-4215-16P2S support?
The WGS-4215-16P2S supports ERPS (Ethernet Ring Protection Switching per ITU-T G.8032) with sub-450 ms recovery for ring topologies, IEEE 802.1w RSTP and IEEE 802.1s MSTP for spanning-tree redundancy, and IEEE 802.3ad LACP link aggregation with up to 8 groups of 8 ports for uplink bandwidth and path redundancy.
Designed for deployment in building automation panels, industrial control cabinets and field enclosures, the WGS-4215-16P2S installs via DIN-rail, fixed wall-mount or magnetic wall-mount — three independent mounting methods that suit the widest range of cabinet formats and site conditions without brackets or adapters. Dual 48–54 V DC inputs with reverse polarity protection provide power supply redundancy, and the IP30 metal enclosure with 6 kV ESD contact protection and IEC-compliant shock and vibration qualification delivers the resilience expected of managed switching infrastructure in industrial and outdoor-adjacent installations.
Key Features
- 240 W PoE Budget — 36 W per Port (IEEE 802.3at): Full 802.3at PoE+ on all 16 copper ports simultaneously; supports up to 16 Class 3 powered devices at full rate or 9 Class 4 devices — powering PTZ cameras, 802.11ac/ax tri-band access points and PoE-driven industrial sensors without external power injectors; per-port PoE power monitoring and PD alive-check with automatic ping-based restart of unresponsive powered devices
- PoE Extended Mode — 250 Metres over Standard Cabling: Extended mode reduces port speed to 10 Mbps to push PoE power and data beyond the standard 100 m Ethernet limit to 250 m over Cat.5e/6 — eliminating the need for intermediate switches, repeaters or additional power injectors in large campus, warehouse, car park and outdoor perimeter deployments where camera or sensor locations exceed standard cable run lengths
- ERPS Ring Redundancy — Sub-450 ms Recovery: ITU-T G.8032 Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (ERPS) provides automatic network failover in ring topologies within 450 ms, maintaining surveillance video streams, building control signals and IoT data flows through a link failure without operator intervention; combined with IEEE 802.1w RSTP and 802.1s MSTP for spanning-tree redundancy in meshed and tree topologies
- Three Mounting Methods — DIN-Rail, Wall-Mount and Magnetic: Factory-included DIN-rail kit, fixed wall-mount bracket and magnetic mount cover panel boards, enclosure walls and metallic surfaces without tools or additional hardware; the 24.4 mm chassis depth fits in shallow wall boxes and tight DIN-rail rows where standard managed switches cannot be installed; IP30 metal enclosure rated for industrial environments
- L2/L4 Management with SSHv2, TLS and 802.1X Security: Web browser, Telnet CLI and SNMP v1/v2c/v3 management interfaces; SSHv2 and TLS 1.2 encrypted sessions; IEEE 802.1X port authentication with RADIUS/TACACS+ back-end; DHCP Snooping with Option 82, IP Source Guard, Dynamic ARP Inspection and up to 256-entry ACL prevent IP spoofing and ARP poisoning in multi-tenant and shared-infrastructure deployments
- Advanced PoE Scheduling and Energy Management: Four configurable PoE power profiles enable time-based switching of powered devices — turning off car park cameras during daylight hours, cycling PoE power to reset hung devices on a schedule, or reducing power to non-critical ports during low-traffic periods; PoE usage monitoring reports per-port and total power consumption for energy audit and budget management
- Dual 48–54 V DC Redundant Inputs with Surge Protection: Two independent DC power inputs (3-pin terminal block and 2.1mm DC jack) accept 48–54 V at up to 5.8 A each for active redundancy; reverse polarity protection on both inputs; 6 kV contact ESD and 8 kV air discharge protection on data ports; IEC 60068-2-27 shock and IEC 60068-2-6 vibration compliance for industrial environment qualification
Application Use Cases
IP Surveillance and Security Camera Networks
The WGS-4215-16P2S is engineered for IP surveillance deployments where cable runs, camera count and power budgets are the primary design constraints. The 240 W PoE budget powers up to 16 802.3at IP cameras simultaneously without an external power source at the camera location, and the 250 m extended PoE mode removes the standard 100 m cable-length limitation for perimeter cameras, car park coverage and building wing extensions where intermediate switches are impractical. PD alive-check with automatic PoE restart recovers hung cameras without manual intervention — a critical capability in unattended surveillance installations.
Industrial IoT and Sensor Networks
Deployed on DIN-rail inside automation panels and junction boxes, the WGS-4215-16P2S connects industrial IoT sensors, RFID readers, edge gateways and HMI panels over a single managed network infrastructure. The 802.1Q VLAN support with up to 256 groups separates operational technology traffic from IT management traffic on the same physical cabling, and IGMP Snooping controls multicast traffic distribution to prevent sensor data flooding on high-density IoT networks. The dual redundant DC inputs and ERPS ring protection maintain network availability during power source or cable failures in critical process environments.
Wireless LAN and Access Point Deployment
802.3at PoE+ at 36 W per port powers the latest 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E) tri-band access points at full output without supplementary power adapters. Voice VLAN support and 8-level QoS queuing with 802.1p and DSCP classification prioritise VoIP traffic over standard data, and the 2× SFP uplinks connect the WGS-4215-16P2S to the backbone network over fibre at distances from 550 m (multi-mode) to 120 km (single-mode WDM) — enabling wireless LAN deployment in campus buildings, factory halls and outdoor sites without copper backbone limitations.
Building Automation and Smart Facility Networks
The flat 24.4 mm chassis depth and magnetic mount capability allow the WGS-4215-16P2S to be installed in shallow wall boxes, electrical panels and behind building management system controllers where a rack-mount or deeper DIN-rail switch would not fit. PoE scheduling powers BMS-controlled access readers, occupancy sensors and digital signage displays on time-based profiles — reducing overnight standby power consumption across a building without manual circuit switching. SSHv2 and TLS-encrypted management with 802.1X authentication integrate the switch into building network security policies and access control frameworks.
Smart City and Outdoor Infrastructure
Street furniture, lamp-post controllers, bus shelter information systems and outdoor sensor nodes deployed in IP67-rated enclosures benefit from the WGS-4215-16P2S's 6 kV surge protection on data ports, IEC 60068 shock and vibration compliance and −10 °C to +60 °C operating range for installation in roadside cabinets. The SFP uplink ports connect to city-wide fibre networks using single-mode transceivers at distances up to 120 km, and the PLANET CloudViewer integration provides centralised monitoring of all deployed switch units from a single management console without on-site access.
Why Choose the WGS-4215-16P2S
16 PoE+ Ports and Three Mounting Methods in a 24 mm Chassis
The 24.4 mm depth of the WGS-4215-16P2S is the defining engineering advantage for installers working in space-constrained locations. Standard managed switches with 16 PoE ports are typically 44 mm (1U) deep or greater — requiring rack enclosures or deep DIN-rail sections that many installation environments cannot accommodate. The WGS-4215-16P2S delivers the same 16-port 802.3at PoE+ capability at a fraction of the depth, and the included magnetic mount allows it to attach directly to any metallic surface — electrical panel doors, machine frames and cabinet backs — without drilling, without brackets and without tools.
250 Metres of PoE Reach Eliminates Intermediate Hardware
Every PoE installation has cable runs that exceed 100 m at some point — a loading bay camera, a boundary fence sensor, a stairwell access reader. Without extended PoE mode, each such device requires either a second switch, a PoE extender or a separate power supply at the endpoint. The WGS-4215-16P2S's built-in 250 m extended mode eliminates all three options for runs up to 250 m, reducing BOM hardware count, installation labour and ongoing maintenance exposure at each remote powered device location. For a 16-camera perimeter deployment, this directly reduces the number of additional devices in the design.
ERPS, LACP, DHCP Snooping and 802.1X — Enterprise Management at Industrial Scale
The WGS-4215-16P2S carries a feature set typically associated with enterprise-grade distribution switches: ERPS ring protection, LACP link aggregation, DHCP Snooping with Option 82, IP Source Guard, Dynamic ARP Inspection, 802.1X port authentication and SNMPv3. For industrial network engineers specifying switches for ICS and SCADA environments, this means a single switch platform that satisfies both the physical installation constraints of the industrial environment and the security and management requirements of modern OT network standards — without sourcing a separate enterprise switch for the aggregation layer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total PoE power budget of the WGS-4215-16P2S?
The WGS-4215-16P2S provides a total PoE budget of 240 W across all 16 ports. Each port supports up to 36 W under IEEE 802.3at (PoE+), supporting up to 16 Class 3 powered devices simultaneously at full rate, or 9 Class 4 devices. Total maximum power consumption of the unit (switching plus PoE) is 276 W.
What is PoE extended mode and how far does it reach?
PoE extended mode reduces the port data rate to 10 Mbps to maintain PoE power delivery beyond the standard IEEE 802.3 limit of 100 m. In extended mode, the WGS-4215-16P2S can power and connect devices up to 250 m over standard Cat.5e or Cat.6 copper cabling, eliminating the need for intermediate switches, PoE extenders or local power supplies at the remote device location.
What mounting options are included with the WGS-4215-16P2S?
The WGS-4215-16P2S includes three mounting kits in the box: a DIN-rail mount kit, a fixed wall-mount bracket kit and a magnetic mount kit. All three are included as standard accessories; no additional hardware is required for any of the three installation methods.
Does the WGS-4215-16P2S support redundant power input?
Yes. The WGS-4215-16P2S provides two independent 48–54 V DC power inputs: a 3-pin terminal block and a 2.1mm DC jack. Both inputs include reverse polarity protection. Either input alone is sufficient to power the switch and all connected PoE devices within the 240 W PoE budget; the second input provides active redundancy in the event of a primary power source failure.
What network redundancy protocols does the WGS-4215-16P2S support?
The WGS-4215-16P2S supports ERPS (Ethernet Ring Protection Switching per ITU-T G.8032) with sub-450 ms recovery for ring topologies, IEEE 802.1w RSTP and IEEE 802.1s MSTP for spanning-tree redundancy, and IEEE 802.3ad LACP link aggregation with up to 8 groups of 8 ports for uplink bandwidth and path redundancy.
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