If your team is already comparing models, validating panel fit, or preparing an RFQ for CCTV, access control, wireless edge, or compact automation cabinets, the real question is not “Do we need a PoE switch?” It is “Which exact switch reduces integration risk, meets endpoint count, preserves uplink flexibility, and gives procurement a clean spec to quote?” This guide focuses on that decision for the ONV-H3064PFD and ONV-H3108PFD, while reinforcing a broader point: TPS can support not only these products, but also related enclosure, cabling, panel-integration, and project-level solution needs for global B2B customers.
By the time a buyer reaches the bottom of the funnel, generic explanations about PoE are no longer useful. System integrators want to know whether a switch will actually support the camera count, uplink topology, and enclosure constraints on the first build. Panel builders want to know whether it fits mechanically and whether AC power entry, cable exit, wall-mount orientation, and service access will stay manageable during assembly. Procurement wants stable commercial inputs: a clean model split, a clear power budget, known compliance marks, and a vendor that can quote quickly. Electrical engineers want fewer surprises around PoE power, copper distance, fiber options, surge resilience, and thermal behavior.
That is exactly where the ONV-H3064PFD and ONV-H3108PFD belong. Both are unmanaged full Gigabit PoE fiber switches designed for straightforward deployment with built-in AC input power, IEEE 802.3af/at support, up to 30W on a single PoE port, PoE watchdog recovery logic, and a 250m long-distance VLAN mode for scenario-specific use. The difference is not philosophical. It is practical: the smaller model is optimized for compact edge loads with four PoE endpoints, while the larger model gives you eight PoE ports, more uplink flexibility, and a bigger total PoE budget for denser field layouts.
If you are also assessing non-fiber variants for nearby copper-only installs, TPS already has a useful comparison framework in this Full Gigabit PoE switch comparison guide. For projects where the switch is part of a larger cabinet or rack-level solution, the conversation should expand beyond the switch itself. In those cases, TPS can also support the surrounding mechanics, harnessing, and integration work through articles and capabilities related to industrial control cabinets, custom cable assemblies and wire harnesses, and sheet-metal enclosures.
Best fit when your project needs 4 PoE endpoints, a single RJ45 uplink plus one SFP uplink, and a compact switch that can be mounted in a cabinet, wall box, or small network corner without wasting cost on unused PoE capacity.
Check the ONV-H3064PFD product page when you need a compact full-Gigabit PoE fiber switch with a 65W total PoE budget.
Best fit when your project needs 8 PoE endpoints, 2 RJ45 uplinks plus one SFP uplink, and more PoE and traffic headroom for camera clusters, wireless AP groups, or a phased rollout where spare ports matter.
Review the ONV-H3108PFD product page if your RFQ needs 120W of total PoE power and a larger access footprint.
The safest buying process is to choose in this order: PoE endpoint count, total PoE wattage, uplink plan, fiber strategy, physical mounting limits, and compliance paperwork. That order reduces the most common RFQ error: choosing on nameplate cost first, then discovering the switch forces awkward field work, extra power injectors, or premature replacement.
Start by counting how many devices must be powered now and how many may be added in phase two. For a four-camera corner, a compact access-control node, or a small side cabinet, the ONV-H3064PFD is usually the tighter fit. For a wider CCTV zone, an eight-port camera segment, or a mixed camera-plus-AP deployment, the ONV-H3108PFD prevents under-sizing. Procurement teams should resist the temptation to buy exactly to day-one count if the installer already expects future drops. A small increase in switch capacity can avoid truck rolls, re-qualification, and spare-parts fragmentation later.
Both models support IEEE 802.3af/at and allow up to 30W on a single PoE port, but the total power budget is different: 65W on the ONV-H3064PFD and 120W on the ONV-H3108PFD. That makes the smaller unit a strong fit for standard IP cameras, door stations, and modest PoE edge nodes, while the larger model offers more freedom when the bill of materials includes higher-draw endpoints or a larger number of simultaneously powered devices. In RFQ terms, do not quote only the number of ports. Quote the actual endpoint mix and estimated load per port.
The ONV-H3064PFD gives you one RJ45 uplink and one Gigabit SFP uplink. The ONV-H3108PFD gives you two RJ45 uplinks and one Gigabit SFP uplink. That matters when you need a copper handoff to a nearby network segment while preserving fiber backhaul to a control room or upstream core. The datasheet also notes that the optical module is not included by default, which is an important procurement checkpoint. You should define whether you need multimode or single-mode optics, and whether the project calls for single-fiber or dual-fiber modules.
| Parameter | ONV-H3064PFD | ONV-H3108PFD |
|---|---|---|
| PoE ports | 4 × 10/100/1000Base-T PoE | 8 × 10/100/1000Base-T PoE |
| RJ45 uplinks | 1 × 10/100/1000Base-T | 2 × 10/100/1000Base-T |
| SFP uplink | 1 × 1000Base-X SFP | 1 × 1000Base-X SFP |
| Total PoE power | 65W | 120W |
| Max power per port | 30W, IEEE 802.3af/at | 30W, IEEE 802.3af/at |
| Switching capacity | 14Gbps | 22Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | 10.4Mpps | 16.37Mpps |
| Dimensions | 200 × 130 × 40 mm | 200 × 130 × 40 mm |
| Operating range | -20 to +55°C, 5%–90% RH non-condensing | -20 to +55°C, 5%–90% RH non-condensing |
| Compliance | CE/LVD EN62368-1, FCC Part 15 Class B, RoHS | CE/LVD EN62368-1, FCC Part 15 Class B, RoHS |
Both models use built-in AC power input, which simplifies field installation compared with solutions that require a separate brick or external PoE injector strategy. For panel builders and system integrators, that reduces parts count and wiring complexity. It also makes BOM review easier, especially when the switch is only one part of a larger assembly that may already include DIN-rail supplies, PLC I/O, breakers, and terminal distribution. If your cabinet also needs a DC power backbone for controls, TPS has related resources such as this 24V DIN rail power supply guide, which can help standardize upstream cabinet power planning.
The ONV-H3064PFD is rated at 14Gbps switching capacity and 10.4Mpps forwarding, while the ONV-H3108PFD reaches 22Gbps and 16.37Mpps. In practical terms, that means the bigger model is the better choice when you expect more simultaneous camera traffic, more active uplinks, or future density growth. The smaller model is still a full-Gigabit option, but it should be selected because it fits the network size, not because it is assumed to cover all future scenarios. For BoFu buyers, correct sizing is better than forced standardization on one model that does not fit every site equally well.
Both models use a metal housing, operate from -20 to +55°C, and carry 4kV lightning protection with IP30 enclosure protection. On the documentation side, the datasheet lists CE/LVD EN62368-1, FCC Part 15 Class B, and RoHS. Those points matter because technical qualification often stalls not on performance, but on paperwork. If your internal approval workflow needs proof of low-voltage safety alignment, EMC-related declarations, or market-entry documentation, those requirements should be named in the RFQ from the start. Where useful, engineering teams can cross-reference the official standard bodies for IEC 62368-1, the FCC context around Part 15 digital devices, and the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet working group.
Both switches share the same 200 × 130 × 40 mm footprint, which is a useful simplifier if your team wants one mechanical layout pattern with two electrical options. That makes it easier to build standard enclosure cut sheets, mounting plans, and service clearances across multiple projects. The datasheet indicates desktop and wall-mounted installation, so you should decide early whether the switch sits in a compact network box, on a cabinet backplate, or in a side compartment with cable entry constraints. This is where broader TPS solution capability becomes relevant: if the switch is part of a full assembly, TPS can also support related build-to-print control panel workflows and enclosure execution through its custom enclosure capability.
Copper distance rules still matter. Standard Gigabit copper runs stay in the familiar 100-meter zone, but the functional switch can enable a 250-meter long-distance and VLAN isolation mode at reduced rate for ports 1–4 on the ONV-H3064PFD and ports 1–8 on the ONV-H3108PFD. That mode should be treated as a deliberate design decision, not an afterthought. If the site already needs fiber backhaul, decide the optical module strategy during quotation, because the switch ships without the SFP module by default. Multimode can fit shorter in-building links, while single-mode is the usual answer for longer field runs. This is also a place to align harnessing and terminations early with TPS cable and wire harness support.
On paper, “PoE watchdog” sounds like a feature bullet. In the field, it is an operations tool. When an endpoint stops responding, the switch can automatically restart the affected PoE port and help restore communication without manual intervention. For unmanned sites, security poles, building corners, or hard-to-access cabinets, that can reduce service calls and shorten fault recovery. The 250m VLAN mode is equally practical when older lines or awkward routes make standard copper rules harder to satisfy. Neither feature should be oversold, but both deserve to be specified clearly when the project depends on resilience and lower maintenance effort.
At BoFu stage, buyers are not simply choosing a switch. They are choosing a supplier that can help the project move from comparison to execution. TPS can provide the relevant PoE switch products and equivalent solution support, but it can also help surrounding project layers that frequently decide whether installation goes smoothly: enclosure planning, build-to-print panel execution, wire harnesses, power electronics integration, and coordination across global B2B delivery needs.
That matters when your RFQ is not just for a box, but for a deployable solution. If your team needs a compact switch today and a more integrated cabinet or subsystem tomorrow, it is more efficient to work with a partner that understands both the product and the deployment context. In practical terms, TPS can support model selection, application discussion, customization conversations, and broader project coordination instead of leaving the engineering team to stitch together separate vendors one by one.
For a quick fit check, send TPS your endpoint count, estimated PoE load, preferred uplink method, SFP requirement, mounting approach, destination market, and target quantity. That is enough to move from browsing to a meaningful commercial and technical conversation.
Include these items in your inquiry to shorten back-and-forth:
If you send those items together, TPS can support faster model confirmation, cleaner quoting, and a more project-ready response instead of a generic product-only reply.
The primary differences are PoE port count, uplink structure, PoE budget, and switching headroom. The ONV-H3064PFD has 4 PoE ports, 1 RJ45 uplink, 1 SFP uplink, and 65W total PoE power. The ONV-H3108PFD has 8 PoE ports, 2 RJ45 uplinks, 1 SFP uplink, and 120W total PoE power.
No. The datasheet indicates the Gigabit optical port is provided, but the optical module is not included by default. You should define the required SFP type during RFQ preparation.
Yes. Both support IEEE 802.3af/at and provide up to 30W on a single PoE port. The key selection point is the total PoE budget and the number of simultaneously powered endpoints.
Use it only when the project intentionally needs extended copper reach and accepts the related operating mode. It is valuable for certain field layouts, but it should be specified and verified during engineering review rather than assumed automatically.
Yes. TPS can support related product selection, equivalent solution discussions, project consultation, and broader integration needs such as cabinets, harnesses, and manufacturing support for B2B programs serving global markets.
