WoMaster Introduces DP412-LV Managed PoE Switch for Reliable On-Board Networking

Summary

A European bus company was in search of a dependable and effective on-board networking resolution for their entire bus fleet. Their requirement encompassed a solution capable of managing numerous IP cameras, delivering consistent power to these cameras, and enduring challenging environmental elements. Following a thorough assessment of various alternatives, the company ultimately opted for WoMaster DP412-LV PoE switches to fulfill their on-board networking prerequisites.

Challenges

The main challenges faced by the bus company were:

Finding a switch that could power multiple IP cameras

Ensuring stable power supply for the cameras despite fluctuating bus power supply

Operating the switches in harsh environmental conditions

Providing secure and optimized network connectivity onboard the buses

High performance of layer 2 switches with strong management and security features

Solution

The WoMaster DP412-LV PoE switch provided an ideal solution for the bus company's requirements. The switch features Power Boost Design from 24VDC to 57VDC PoE, which allowed the switch to power up to 8 PoE Gigabit Ports (30W/per port) for PoE IP Cameras and 4 uplink Gigabit ports. The switch also boasts a powerful 1.2GHz CPU and non-blocking high throughput 12Gbps, ensuring fast and reliable network connectivity. Additionally, the DP412-LV switch's excellent heat dissipation design allowed it to operate in extreme temperatures ranging from -40~70C, ensuring reliable operation in harsh environmental conditions. The switch also features high EMC protection exceeding traffic control and heavy industrial standards, ensuring stable and secure network connectivity onboard the buses.

Finally, the DP412-LV switch provided advanced security features, including DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard, Dynamic ARP Inspection, 802.1Q VLAN, Private VLAN, and Advanced Port Security, ensuring secure and optimized network connectivity onboard the buses.

Results

The WoMaster DP412-LV PoE switch proved to be an ideal solution for the bus company's onboard networking needs. The switch provided a reliable power supply for multiple IP cameras and ensured stable network connectivity. The switch's excellent heat dissipation design and high EMC protection allowed it to operate in harsh environmental conditions, ensuring reliable operation and the advanced security features ensured secure and optimized network connectivity on-board the buses.