PoE & PoE++ Switches (Canada) — 48-Port, 3600W & Industrial
Your PoE switch is the power plant. GRID PoE and PoE++ switches centralize power for POE-Jack® in-wall micro-switches, Wi-Fi access points, IP cameras, touch panels and AV endpoints—so you can run a clean, serviceable PoE “DC microgrid” with fewer wall warts, fewer injectors and fewer messy desk switches.
If you’re choosing between a 48-port PoE switch, a high-power 3600W PoE++ core, or a rugged industrial PoE switch for harsh spaces, this collection is the Canada-ready shortlist. Pair these switches with POE-Jack® plates for edge ports at desks and TV walls: Shop POE-Jack® in-wall switching.
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High-power PoE++: support higher-draw endpoints and leave real headroom for growth.
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Cleaner installs: fewer home-runs and patch fields when POE-Jack® handles edge ports.
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Canada-ready: plan for bundles, long runs and mixed environments; favor 23-AWG permanent links.
Quick answer: what makes these PoE switches “power-plant” grade?
A good PoE switch is more than “ports.” In real projects, it’s your centralized power system: you size watt budget, manage heat and cable bundles, and keep UPS and monitoring where maintenance is easy. GRID PoE switches are built to feed edge switching like APOEJK2-WH so one uplink can deliver multiple local ports at desks, TV walls and zones—without a cheap desk switch.
If you want the full topology story (75% less cabling patterns, LEED framing, scenarios), start here: POE-Jack® in Canada: 75% Less Cabling and LEED-Friendly Networks .
Pick the right switch (fast)
Most floors & mid-size sites
Need a 48-port core for Wi-Fi APs, cameras and POE-Jack® plates? Start with POEJK-S48-750E. It’s the “default” for many Canadian offices, MDUs and light-commercial deployments.
- Best when you want solid density + a healthy PoE budget.
- Pair with 23-AWG permanent links for high PoE reliability.
Dense PoE++ buildings & DC microgrid designs
If you’re running lots of POE-Jack® plates, high-power APs, AV endpoints, controls—or you simply want maximum headroom—choose POEJK-S48-3600. This is the “power plant” core for heavy PoE++ sites.
- Best when power budget, not port count, is your constraint.
- Ideal for zone cabling + consolidation strategies.
Harsh spaces & industrial nodes
For warehouses, parkades, mechanical rooms and outdoor enclosures, use POEJK-S8-240 or compact models like POEJK-S4-120 / POEJK-S4SFP-120 when you need local PoE with rugged form factors.
- Best for small clusters of cameras/APs at the edge.
- Choose SFP uplink models when distance/backhaul is the issue.
POE-Jack® edge switching (desks, TV walls, zones)
If your real pain is too many copper drops or desk switches, solve it at the edge: feed POE-Jack® plates from a proper core PoE switch. Start with APOEJK2-WH for an in-wall “one uplink in → multiple ports out” pattern.
Read the in-wall PoE switch pattern guide and then shop the full ecosystem: POE-Jack® collection.
Featured models (quick picks)
48-Port PoE++ “Power Plant” Core (3600W class)
- Best for dense POE-Jack® layouts, PoE++ endpoints and future growth.
- Strong choice when you’d rather oversize once than rework later.
View POEJK-S48-3600
48-Port Managed PoE (floor/campus workhorse)
- Great for typical Wi-Fi + camera floors and POE-Jack® plate feeding.
- Ideal starting point for most offices, MDUs and light commercial sites.
View POEJK-S48-750E
Industrial 8-Port PoE Switch (rugged nodes)
- Use in harsh or distributed spaces: parkades, warehouses, mechanical rooms.
- Build local PoE clusters without dragging everything back to one closet.
View POEJK-S8-240
Compare GRID PoE switch models
| Model |
Ports |
PoE class |
Budget focus |
Best for |
| POEJK-S48-3600 |
48 × PoE++ |
High-power PoE++ |
Maximum headroom |
Dense PoE++ sites, DC microgrid patterns, many POE-Jack® plates |
| POEJK-S48-750E |
48 × PoE (mix) |
PoE / PoE+ |
Balanced density |
Typical floors: Wi-Fi APs, cameras, and POE-Jack® edge switching |
| POEJK-S8-240 |
8 × PoE |
PoE+ |
Rugged edge |
Industrial nodes, parkades, harsh spaces, small remote clusters |
| POEJK-S4-120 |
4 × PoE |
PoE+ |
Compact node |
Small clusters, kiosks, tight enclosures |
| POEJK-S4SFP-120 |
4 × PoE + SFP uplink |
PoE+ |
Distance/backhaul |
Remote buildings, fibre backhaul with local PoE endpoints |
Tip: if you’re pushing long runs or heavy PoE bundles, cable selection becomes part of switch sizing. Read: 23-AWG Cat6e vs Cat6 for PoE in Canada.
How to size PoE power correctly (so it doesn’t bite you later)
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List endpoints: Wi-Fi APs, cameras, VoIP phones, POE-Jack® plates, touch panels, AV receivers, signage players.
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Estimate watts per device: use realistic draw (not only nameplate). Night IR and PTZ movement can spike camera load.
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Think “watts per zone”: POE-Jack® plates feed multiple devices—budget per plate and leave margin.
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Apply diversity + headroom: not everything draws max at once, but keep 15–25% extra for growth and firmware changes.
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Match cabling to load: choose 23-AWG permanent links for PoE++ and dense bundles; keep slim patch short and controlled.
Want to model copper and budget savings side-by-side? Use the calculator: POE-Jack® cost & cabling savings calculator .
Canada-ready switch + cabling checklist
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Permanent links: for higher-power PoE, specify thicker, PoE-suitable cable (23-AWG) on long horizontals and dense bundles.
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Heat & bundles: don’t assume trays stay cool—bundle heating is real in plenums and risers on high-PoE floors.
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Environment: if a switch lives outside conditioned telecom rooms (parkade/mechanical), pick an industrial form factor.
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Edge switching policy: if your project benefits from fewer home-runs, plan POE-Jack® plates from day one.
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Documentation: label zones, ports and plates so service calls aren’t “find the injector” scavenger hunts.
For the full cabling deep dive: 23-AWG Cat6e vs Cat6 for PoE. For the in-wall pattern: In-Wall PoE Switch (POE-Jack®) Explainer.
Frequently asked questions
Will these PoE switches work with my existing router?
Yes. Connect your modem/router to the switch uplink, then connect POE-Jack® plates, access points and cameras to PoE ports. Your router still handles WAN/firewall/DHCP; the PoE switch handles switching and power.
What’s the practical difference between PoE, PoE+ and PoE++?
PoE (802.3af) covers many low-power devices, PoE+ (802.3at) covers a lot of APs/cameras, and PoE++ (802.3bt) supports higher-power endpoints where watt budget and cabling quality matter more. If you’re building a POE-Jack® microgrid with many zones or higher-draw devices, PoE++ headroom is the safer play.
How do I avoid “random reboots” on PoE camera / AP networks?
Most instability comes from power margin: long runs, thin conductors, warm bundles, and under-sized switch budgets. Oversize power, keep 23-AWG permanent links on higher-draw runs, and avoid tight high-PoE bundles where possible.
Do I need an industrial switch for Canadian winters?
Use industrial models when the switch lives in an unheated or harsh location (outdoor enclosure, parkade, mechanical). For conditioned telecom rooms/IDFs, rack switches are typically sufficient.
How do these switches fit into POE-Jack® / DC microgrid designs?
The switch is the centralized power plant: it concentrates PoE budget, UPS, monitoring and serviceability. From there, 23-AWG permanent links feed POE-Jack® in-wall micro-switches that provide multiple edge ports at desks and TV walls, reducing home-runs and eliminating desk-switch clutter.
Want a quick PoE power-budget sanity check? Send your device list, rough distances and number of zones. We’ll help confirm a Canada-ready switch + POE-Jack® plan.
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