Overview
The Hikvision DS-3E1326P-EI(B) is a 24-port Fast Ethernet smart-managed PoE switch designed for surveillance/IP camera deployments. It offers 24×10/100 Mbps PoE ports plus 2 gigabit combo uplinks (RJ45/SFP), a 370 W PoE budget, extended long‑range PoE capability and PoE watchdog for remote camera recovery. Rack-mountable metal housing with surge protection makes it suitable for mid-sized video installations.

• 24× 10/100 Mbps PoE RJ45 ports (IEEE 802.3af/at; up to 30 W per port)
• 2× Gigabit combo uplinks (RJ45/SFP)
• 370 W total PoE budget with long‑range extend mode (up to ~300 metres depending on camera and cable)
• PoE watchdog to detect and auto‑restart unresponsive cameras
• Basic L2 smart management – 802.1Q VLAN, port isolation, static link aggregation, STP/RSTP, QoS, port mirroring and LLDP
• 6 kV surge protection on PoE ports; metal rack housing included

Use cases
Ideal for CCTV/IP camera systems in retail, commercial or light industrial sites where centralised PoE and basic L2 management are required. Suitable for installers and systems integrators deploying mid-sized surveillance networks.

Compliance & safety
The device carries standard approvals listed by the manufacturer (CE, FCC, RoHS, RCM, CB etc). Install in accordance with local electrical regulations. For fixed installations, mounting and mains wiring should be performed by a qualified electrician or trained network installer.