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Factories, outdoor surveillance, smart transportation, substations—some networks don’t live in tidy wiring closets. They live on poles, in cabinets, and beside vibrating machines.
The NS-IS5200 Switches from Network-Switch are built for exactly those realities: Industrial Grade Switches with gigabit access, SFP+ 10G uplinks, extended temperature windows, and enclosure options that deliver dust-proof and waterproof protection up to IP55.
Just as important, they’re custom-brand capable from bezel and logo to preloaded software templates, so integrators can deploy a consistent, branded experience across every site.
The NS-IS5200 family mirrors mainstream Industrial Ethernet Switches in ports and performance: 8× or 24× 1G copper with 4× 10G SFP+ uplinks, fanless thermal design, high-surge immunity, and DC/AC power options; PoE variants support PoE+ and PoE++ for high-draw endpoints.
Publicly available datasheets confirm IP protection with an optional shield, –40 °C to +75 °C operating ranges, 10 kV surge levels, and PoE budgets up to the high-hundreds of watts.
Product Overview
Why NS-IS5200 Industrial Switches?
- Hardened mechanics and thermals: Fanless aluminum alloy chassis, temperature monitoring with over-temp alarms, and tested resilience to shock and vibration. Operating windows reach –40 °C to +75 °C when installed with proper airflow, per series datasheets.
- Ingress protection: Base units are rated IP41; adding the dedicated shield raises protection to IP55, improving dust proof/waterproof tolerance for spray, wind-blown dust, and cabinet moisture. (Accessory modules like PoE repeaters list even higher caps, but the base switches specify IP41→IP55 with the shield)
- Industrial power options: Single AC/HVDC on compact models or dual DC (1+1) for redundancy. Wide-range inputs (for example, 9.6–60 V DC plus 90–264 V AC and 240 V HVDC options on this class) accommodate diverse field power.
- High-immunity electronics: ESD 6/8 kV contact/air, service-port surge protection up to 10 kV, and EMC hardening common to industrial gear.
- PoE, long-reach options: PoE+/PoE++ (90 W per port) on UP models and supported PoE-REP accessories for extended distances (e.g., 1000 Mb to 200 m, 100 Mb to 400 m on this class).
- Layer 2+ & Lite-L3: VLANs, MSTP/RSTP, ERPS (G.8032) ring protection, LACP, LLDP/LLDP-MED, IGMP Snooping, plus static, RIP/RIPng and OSPFv2/v3 for small routed islands.
Customization (your differentiator): Network-Switch can ship the NS-IS5200 line with your logo, faceplate styling, and default software profiles (VLAN plan, QoS/AAA, RSTP/ERPS, SNMP/Syslog, port roles). That turns day-0 into plug-and-run—especially valuable when sites are hours away.
Models Lineup at a Glance
| Model (NS) | Access Ports | Uplink Ports | Power Input | Ingress & Environment | Typical Mount |
| NS-IS5200-8GT4XS | 8 × 10/100/1000 RJ45 Ports | 4 × SFP+ (1/10G) | Single AC / HVDC (model class) | IP41 base; IP55 with shield; –40 °C to +75 °C envelope; 10 kV surge class | DIN-rail, desktop, wall |
| NS-IS5200-8GT4XS-DC | 8 × 1G RJ45 | 4 × 10G SFP+ | Dual DC (1+1) wide-range | IP41 → IP55 (with shield); same industrial temps & surge | DIN-rail |
| NS-IS5200-8GT4XS-UP-DC | 8 × 1G RJ45 (PoE) | 4 × 10G SFP+ | Dual DC, PoE PSU | IP41 → IP55 (with shield); PoE+/PoE++ up to 90 W/port; long-reach PoE-REP support | DIN-rail / wall |
| NS-IS5200-24GT4XS-UP-DC | 24 × 1G RJ45 (PoE) | 4 × 10G SFP+ | Dual DC, PoE PSU | IP40–IP41 base, IP55 with shield; rack-mount capable; same temp/surge class | Rack, desktop, wall |
Software & Management Capabilities
Every NS-IS5200 unit is a fully managed switch with controls designed for remote, unattended sites:
- Segmentation & resiliency: 802.1Q VLAN, voice VLAN, private VLAN edge; STP/RSTP/MSTP and ERPS for sub-50 ms ring recovery; LACP aggregation for uplink resiliency and throughput.
- QoS & multicast: 802.1p/DSCP classification, multiple egress queues, policing/shaping; IGMP Snooping & querier to keep IP video and broadcast under control.
- Security at the edge: 802.1X (port/MAC), DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard, Dynamic ARP Inspection, ACL toolset. These features are table-stakes for industrial environments where ports are physically exposed.
- Lite-L3 options: Static routes, RIP/RIPng, and OSPFv2/v3 for small routed islands or VRRP high-availability pairs—handy when drops are fiber-fed back to aggregation over L3.
- Ops & observability: Web UI, CLI/SSH, SNMP, Syslog/RMON; temperature and fan (where present) telemetry; optical link metrics on SFP+ cages.
Deployment Scenarios & Design Notes
Outdoor surveillance cabinets (NS-IS5200-8GT4XS-UP-DC)
A compact 8×1G access layer with 4×10G SFP+ uplinks gives you predictable backhaul even when dozens of cameras burst simultaneously. PoE++ (90 W) handles PTZs and IR arrays; with the enclosure shield, the unit reaches IP55 for waterproof/dust proof resilience in screened cabinets. Combine ERPS rings between cabinets for fast failover.
Factory/warehouse floors (NS-IS5200-24GT4XS-UP-DC)
Where you have larger clusters of scanners, HMIs, and APs, the 24-port PoE model brings dense power plus 10G SFP+ uplinks to aggregation. Rack or wall mount depending on cabinet geometry; confirm PoE budget and power feed (dual DC) for uptime.
Roadside & transportation cabinets (NS-IS5200-8GT4XS-DC)
Dual DC feeds match traffic-cabinet power ecosystems; fanless design with –40 °C to +75 °C operation suits winter/summer extremes. With shielded enclosure, IP55 addresses spray and dust intrusion. ERPS ring protection keeps signals and cameras online during fiber cuts.
Long-reach power to distant devices (UP variants + PoE-REP)
For poles or long corridors, the PoE-REP accessory supports extended powering (up to ~200 m at 1 Gbps, 400 m at 100 Mb on this class). Use Cat6 solid copper and check load per PoE class.
Optics & Cabling Guidance
| Uplink Type | Recommended Optics / Cables | Typical Use Case | Notes |
| SFP+ (10G) on all “4XS” models | 10G SR/LR SFP+; 10G DAC/AOC | Cabinet-to-aggregation over 10G | SR for OM3/OM4 MMF short runs; LR for SMF up to 10 km; hot-plug supported on this class. |
| RJ45 access (10/100/1000) | Cat5e/Cat6 solid copper | Cameras, APs, PLCs, kiosks | Keep runs ≤100 m; in high-EMI zones, prefer shielded cabling and proper bonding. |
| PoE cabling | Cat5e/Cat6 with proper gauge | PoE+ phones/APs, PoE++ PTZs | Plan for voltage drop on long runs; use port priorities, PoE scheduling, and high-power ports where needed. |
| Redundancy | LACP on uplinks; ERPS rings | Cabinet-to-cabinet resilience | ERPS (G.8032) provides sub-50 ms recovery in ring topologies; pair with RSTP at the edge. |
NS vs. Fixed-Brand Access Switches
| Feature / Aspect | NS-IS5200 Series | Fixed-Brand OEM Industrial Switches | Other Third-Party Resellers |
| Performance & Specs | Same-class hardware: 8/24×1G access + 4×10G SFP+; fanless; extended temp; high-surge | OEM-grade; some features tied to proprietary optics/licensing | Mixed; may be re-badged or refurbished gear |
| Customization | Exterior (logo, shield color), labels; preloaded configs (VLAN/QoS/ERPS/LACP/AAA) | Branding/defaults fixed; little personalization | Minimal cosmetics; config done post-purchase |
| Environmental Hardening | IP41 base, IP55 with shield; –40 °C to +75 °C; 10 kV surge class; ESD 6/8 kV | Similar ratings but fewer SKU-level customization options | Varies; documentation and consistency can be uneven |
| After-Sales Support | 24/7 helpdesk, quick RMA, ongoing firmware/EEPROM updates | Business-hours support; 5–7-day RMA typical | Limited coverage; 7–14-day RMA common |
| Pricing & TCO | Typically ~30% below OEM; no hidden licenses; faster turn-ups reduce truck rolls | Premium pricing; potential feature licenses | Slightly cheaper than OEM, but fewer guarantees |
| Inventory & Lead Time | Custom SKUs; pre-configured “ready-to-deploy” units | Standard SKUs only | Inconsistent stock; long-tail lead times |
Operations, Visibility & Safety
- Zero-touch day-0: We can ship NS-IS5200 with your standard image and config—VLANs (e.g., 10-User/20-Video/30-OT), ERPS rings, LACP templates, AAA/SNMP/Syslog endpoints, and port roles—so installers just land power and fibers.
- Troubleshooting speed: Industrial cabinets aren’t friendly to field laptops. With standard managed switches tooling (CLI/SSH, SNMP, Syslog/RMON), plus optical power readouts on SFP+ cages and temperature alarms, you can diagnose at a distance.
- Electrical hygiene: Enable DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard, and DAI to prevent common L2 attacks; apply storm control and ACLs at ingress; leverage 6 kV port-surge and 10 kV service-port protection built into this class.
FAQs
Q1: What IP rating do NS-IS5200 Switches offer?
A: Base units are IP41; adding the dedicated shield raises protection to IP55, suitable for dust proof/waterproof cabinet deployments. (Accessory PoE repeaters show IP56 with their supplied caps.)
Q2: Do the uplink cages support 10G?
A: Yes, every “4XS” model provides 4× 10G SFP+ uplinks for long-distance backhaul or cabinet-to-aggregation links.
Q3: What PoE levels are supported?
A: UP variants support PoE+ (30 W) and PoE++ (90 W) per port within the published aggregate budget; use PoE scheduling and port priority for heavy loads.
Q4: What power inputs are available?
A: Options include AC/HVDC on compact models and dual DC (1+1) wide-range inputs for redundancy—ideal for roadside or vehicle cabins.
Q5: How does ERPS differ from RSTP?
A: ERPS (G.8032) is a ring-specific L2 protection method that restores traffic in milliseconds, typically faster than spanning-tree reconvergence in the same topologies.
Conclusion
Industrial networks fail for very physical reasons: heat, water, dust, vibration, flaky power. The NS-IS5200 Switches answer each one with hardened mechanics, IP55 shielding options, –40 °C to +75 °C operating windows, 10 kV surge immunity, and SFP+ backhaul that keeps packets flowing when cameras, APs, or OT devices spike the line.
Whether you need a compact 8-port DC-fed unit or a 24-port PoE++ Switch for a dense camera cluster, Network-Switch delivers the same-class industrial platform—under your brand, with your defaults—so remote sites come up cleanly and stay stable.
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