Hikvision DS-3E1518P-EI 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed PoE Switch

The Hikvision DS-3E1518P-EI is a high-performance 18-port Gigabit Smart Managed Switch designed for IP surveillance systems, small-to-medium business networks, and enterprise deployments. Equipped with 16 Gigabit PoE RJ45 ports, 1 Gigabit RJ45 uplink port, and 1 Gigabit SFP fiber optical port, it delivers fast, reliable data transmission alongside powerful Power over Ethernet functionality. Supporting IEEE 802.3af/at standards with a substantial 230W PoE power budget (or 130W in DS-3E1518P-EI/M variant), the switch features Hikvision Smart Managed technologies including PoE Watchdog for auto-rebooting frozen IP cameras, extended 300-meter long-range PoE transmission, and remote management via web interface or Hik-Partner Pro app. Built in a sturdy rack-mountable metal chassis with 6 kV surge protection, it ensures maximum uptime and stable network operations.

Technical Specifications

• Port Configuration:

  • 16 x Gigabit PoE RJ45 Ports (Ports 1 to 16)

  • 1 x Gigabit RJ45 Uplink Port

  • 1 x Gigabit SFP Fiber Optical Port

• Network Performance:

  • Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps

  • Packet Forwarding Rate: 41.66 Mpps

  • MAC Address Table: 8 K

  • Internal Cache: 4.1 Mbits

• Power over Ethernet (PoE):

  • PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at

  • Max. Port Power: 30 W per port

  • Total PoE Power Budget: 230 W (Standard) / 130 W (/M Variant)

  • PoE Pin Assignment: 8-pin power: 1/2(-), 3/6(+), 4/5(+), 7/8(-)

• Software & Layer 2 Features:

  • Long Range Mode: Up to 300 m on Ports 1 to 16

  • Port Isolation: Supported (Ports 1 to 18)

  • PoE Watchdog: Auto-detect and restart non-responsive cameras

  • Link Aggregation: Static Link Aggregation (Up to 8 groups)

  • QoS: Port-based priority, SP / WRR priority scheduling, DSCP QoS

  • VLAN: 802.1Q VLAN tagging (Up to 32 VLANs, IDs 1 to 4094)

  • Loop Prevention: 802.1D STP, 802.1w RSTP

• Network Management: Web Browser Management, Hik-Partner Pro, Hik-Central Pro, LLDP, Port Mirroring, DHCP Client / Snooping

• Hardware & Environmental:

  • Material: Durable Metal Shell

  • Installation Mode: 19-inch Rack-mountable (Mounting ears included)

  • Surge Protection: 6 kV

  • Power Supply: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

  • Max Power Consumption: 250 W (150 W for /M version)

  • Operating Temperature: 0 C to 45 C (32 F to 113 F)

  • Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 440.0 x 44.0 x 220.8 mm (17.32 x 1.73 x 8.69 inches)

  • Net Weight: Approx. 2.85 kg (6.28 lb)

• Color: Black