TP-Link TL-SL1226P 26-port PoE+ network switch

26-port PoE+ switch for surveillance

The TP-Link TL-SL1226P provides 24 PoE+ 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ports, two Gigabit RJ45 uplinks and two combo Gigabit SFP slots. It delivers up to 30 W per PoE+ port with a total power budget of 250 W. Plug-and-play operation requires no software installation or configuration. This switch suits installers deploying IP cameras or access points over a single cable.

250 W PoE budget decides camera count

The 250 W total PoE budget is the single figure that determines how many powered devices the switch can support simultaneously. Each port can supply up to 30 W under the 802.3 at/af standard. Exceeding the budget will cause ports to shut down or devices to malfunction. Calculate the aggregate draw of all connected cameras before deployment.

Uplinks and modes shape the build

Two Gigabit RJ45 uplinks and two combo SFP slots connect the switch to a core router or NVR without consuming PoE ports. Extend Mode pushes data and power to 250 m at 10 Mbps for distant cameras. Priority Mode reserves bandwidth on ports 1-8 for critical video streams. Isolation Mode blocks broadcast storms between ports. No rack ears or mounting hardware are mentioned in the supplied data.