The Hikvision DS-3E1518P-EI/M (often designated under the DS-3E01518P-EI/M layout series) is a professional-grade, full-Gigabit Smart Managed PoE switch designed to support intermediate-to-large-scale IP surveillance networks and corporate IT configurations. Outfitted with sixteen 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit PoE ports, one dedicated Gigabit RJ45 uplink port, and one Gigabit SFP fiber optical port, this 1U rackmount switch handles dense data pipelines smoothly, transmitting high-resolution camera arrays back to core network storage or Network Video Recorders (NVRs) without dropping frames.

As a signature addition to Hikvision's intelligent "EI" cloud-managed lineup, this switch eliminates traditional network blind spots. It integrates directly with the Hik-Partner Pro software platform, enabling installers to view real-time visual topologies, evaluate port bandwidth consumption, trace specific PoE power delivery trends, and receive instant alert triggers remotely. Housed in a tough, 19-inch metal casing ready for standalone desktop placement or standard 1U server rack installation, it includes built-in power handling and top-tier surge suppression for non-stop industrial protection.

Key Features

• Full-Gigabit 18-Port Layout: Equipped with 16 × Gigabit PoE ports for rapid edge communication, plus a dedicated Gigabit RJ45 copper uplink and a Gigabit SFP optical slot to establish long-distance fiber runs across your premises.

• 130W Smart PoE Allocation: Supports standard IEEE 802.3af/at protocols, delivering up to 30W per individual port to effortlessly power standard dome cameras, high-consumption infrared setups, or wireless access points.

• 300-Meter Ultra-Long Range PoE: Outfitted with an extended transmission toggle across all sixteen downstream ports, bypassing standard 100-meter limits to deliver power and data up to 300 meters over premium copper lines.

• Smart PoE Watchdog System: Features automated 24/7 self-healing loops that continuously monitor edge device responsiveness; if an IP camera stops responding or freezes, the switch executes a hardware-level port reset to reboot it automatically.

• Robust Layer 2 Smart Infrastructure: Supports essential enterprise configuration tools including 802.1Q VLAN port grouping, Link Aggregation, Loop Prevention (STP/RSTP), and Quality of Service (QoS) for smart traffic prioritization.

• 6KV Heavy-Duty Surge Suppression: Lightning and voltage surge safety measures are engineered across all ports to buffer the central switch internal components and downstream hardware from unpredictable electrical anomalies.

Technical Specifications

• Model: DS-3E1518P-EI/M (DS-3E01518P-EI/M)

• Switch Type: Smart Managed Layer 2 Desktop / 1U Rackmount Gigabit Switch

• Total Network Interfaces:

  • 16 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit PoE Ports (Ports 1 to 16)

  • 1 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Uplink RJ45 Port (Port 17)

  • 1 × 1000 Mbps Uplink SFP Fiber Optical Slot (Port 18)

• PoE Protocol Standards: IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at

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

• Maximum Port Power Output: 30W per individual PoE port

• Total PoE Power Budget: 130W

• Switching Performance Layer:

  • MAC Address Table: 8 K entries

  • Switching Capacity Fabric: 56 Gbps backplane bandwidth

  • Packet Forwarding Rate: 41.66 Mpps

  • Internal Packet Buffer Cache: 4.1 Mbits

• Management & Maintenance Ecosystem: Web GUI Local Management, Hik-Partner Pro Cloud App, Hik-Central Pro, DHCP Client (Enabled by default), Super IP (10.180.190.200), SNMP v1/v2c, LLDP, Port Mirroring, and DHCP Snooping

• VLAN Configuration: 802.1Q VLAN support (IDs 1 to 4094), Maximum 32 active VLANs, Trunk and Access modes

• Chassis Build Material: Heavy-Duty Industrial Sheet Metal (1U Form Factor)

• Power Supply Input: Integrated Internal Power Supply (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, Max. 2.5 A)

• Energy Consumption Details: 150W Maximum (With full PoE load) / 20W Idle Capacity

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

• Operating Humidity Bounds: 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing)

• Device Physical Dimensions (W × H × D): 440.00 mm × 44.00 mm × 220.80 mm (17.32" × 1.73" × 8.69")

• Unit Net Weight: 2.70 kg (5.90 lbs)