The TRENDnet TPE-B541 is a compact 5-port Gigabit PoE++ powered managed switch designed to expand network connectivity and deliver PoE+ power without requiring a separate AC power adapter. It features one Gigabit PoE++ input port and four Gigabit PoE+ output ports, providing up to 60W of total PoE power when powered by an IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 PoE++ source. With web-based management, VLAN, QoS, RSTP, IGMP Snooping, PoE control, bandwidth management, and port isolation, the TPE-B541 is ideal for IP cameras, wireless access points, VoIP phones, IoT devices, and other PoE-enabled network equipment.

Key Features

• 5-Port Gigabit PoE++ powered managed switch
• 1 x Gigabit PoE++ input port
• 4 x Gigabit PoE+ output ports
• PoE passthrough design
• No external AC power adapter required
• Up to 60W PoE budget with IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 95W input
• Up to 40W PoE budget with IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 60W input
• Up to 15W PoE budget with IEEE 802.3at 30W input
• Supports IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt PoE standards
• 10Gbps switching capacity
• 7.44Mpps forwarding rate
• 8K MAC address table
• 10KB jumbo frame support
• Web-based HTTP management interface
• VLAN and VLAN port isolation
• Voice VLAN support
• RSTP and STP support
• Port-based QoS and 802.1p CoS
• Per-port bandwidth control
• IGMP Snooping
• Port mirroring
• Storm control
• Loopback detection
• Compact fanless design
• Wall-mountable metal housing
• NDAA and TAA compliant for U.S. and Canada
• Lifetime Warranty

Product Description

PoE++ Powered Gigabit Managed Switch

The TRENDnet TPE-B541 is a 5-port Gigabit PoE++ powered managed switch designed for network deployments where a compact switch with PoE passthrough is required.

Instead of using a conventional AC power adapter, the TPE-B541 receives both network connectivity and electrical power through its Gigabit PoE++ input port. It can then provide network connectivity and PoE+ power to up to four connected devices.

This makes the TPE-B541 especially useful for expanding a PoE-powered network without installing an additional electrical outlet.

1 PoE++ Input and 4 PoE+ Outputs

The TPE-B541 features:

• 1 x Gigabit PoE++ input
• 4 x Gigabit PoE+ outputs

The input port connects to a compatible PoE++ switch or injector. The four output ports can provide Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and PoE+ power to compatible powered devices.

Typical applications include IP cameras, wireless access points, VoIP phones, IoT equipment, and other PoE-enabled network devices.

Up to 60W PoE Power Budget

The available PoE output depends on the power supplied to the TPE-B541.

With an IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 PoE++ 95W input, the switch provides up to 60W total PoE power.

With lower-power PoE input sources:

• 802.3bt Type 4 / 95W input: Up to 60W PoE budget
• 802.3bt Type 3 / 60W input: Up to 40W PoE budget
• 802.3at / 30W input: Up to 15W PoE budget

This makes the switch flexible for deployments with different upstream PoE power capabilities.

Gigabit Ethernet Performance

All five network ports support Gigabit Ethernet. The switch provides a 10Gbps switching fabric and a forwarding rate of 7.44Mpps based on 64-byte packets.

The 8K MAC address table and 10KB jumbo frame support provide additional capability for business, surveillance, and other network applications.

Web-Based Managed Networking

The TPE-B541 includes an easy-to-use HTTP web-based management interface.

Network administrators can configure and monitor features including:

• VLANs
• QoS
• PoE settings
• Bandwidth control
• Port mirroring
• IGMP Snooping
• Storm control
• Loopback detection
• Spanning Tree
• Voice VLAN
• Port isolation

VLAN Support

The TPE-B541 supports port-based VLAN and IEEE 802.1Q tagged VLAN configurations.

It supports up to 32 VLAN groups using VLAN IDs from 1–4094. VLAN port isolation can help separate network traffic between connected devices.

Voice VLAN support is also included for compatible VoIP deployments.

QoS and Bandwidth Control

Quality of Service features help prioritize network traffic.

The switch supports:

• Port-based QoS
• IEEE 802.1p Class of Service
• Strict Priority queue scheduling
• Weighted Fair Queueing
• Per-port bandwidth control/rate limiting

These features can help manage traffic for applications such as voice, video, surveillance, and business data.

IGMP Snooping and Multicast Management

IGMP Snooping v1/v2 helps manage multicast traffic on compatible networks. The switch also supports blocking unknown multicast sources.

These capabilities can be useful in networks carrying video surveillance, IPTV, and other multicast applications.

Compact Fanless Design

The TPE-B541 uses a compact fanless design for quiet operation. Its metal housing supports wall mounting and is suitable for space-constrained network installations.

Technical Specifications

Supported Network Standards

• IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
• IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet
• IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet
• IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• IEEE 802.3af PoE
• IEEE 802.3at PoE+
• IEEE 802.3bt PoE++
• IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol
• IEEE 802.1p Class of Service
• IEEE 802.1q VLAN
• IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol

PoE Power Specifications

Important: The TPE-B541 is powered through its PoE++ input and does not require an external AC power adapter.

Compatible PoE Devices

The four PoE+ output ports can be used with compatible devices such as:

• IP security cameras
• Wireless access points
• VoIP phones
• Networked IoT devices
• PoE sensors
• Small network devices
• Other IEEE 802.3af/802.3at-compatible powered devices

Ideal Applications

The TPE-B541 is suitable for:

• IP surveillance networks
• Small business networks
• Wireless access point deployments
• VoIP installations
• IoT networks
• Smart building applications
• Network expansion
• PoE-powered remote network locations
• Security system installations
• Retail networks
• Hospitality networks
• Office networking
• Network infrastructure upgrades

What's in the Box

• TRENDnet TPE-B541
• Quick Installation Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the TRENDnet TPE-B541?

The TPE-B541 is a 5-port Gigabit PoE++ powered managed switch with one PoE++ input and four PoE+ output ports.

2. Does the TPE-B541 require an AC power adapter?

No. The TPE-B541 is powered through its PoE++ input port and does not require a separate AC power adapter.

3. How many PoE ports does the TPE-B541 have?

It has four Gigabit PoE+ output ports and one Gigabit PoE++ input port.

4. How much PoE power can the TPE-B541 provide?

It can provide up to 60W of total PoE power when supplied with 95W of IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 PoE++ input power.

5. What happens if I use a lower-power PoE input?

The available output power decreases. The switch provides up to 40W with a 60W Type 3 input and up to 15W with a 30W 802.3at input.

6. Is the TPE-B541 a managed switch?

Yes. It includes a web-based management interface with VLAN, QoS, RSTP, IGMP Snooping, bandwidth control, port mirroring, PoE management, and other features.

7. Can I use the TPE-B541 with IP cameras?

Yes. The four PoE+ output ports can provide Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and PoE power to compatible IP cameras.

8. Can it power wireless access points?

Yes. Compatible IEEE 802.3af/802.3at PoE devices, including many wireless access points, can be connected to the PoE+ output ports.

9. Does the TPE-B541 support VLAN?

Yes. It supports port-based VLAN and IEEE 802.1Q tagged VLAN, with up to 32 VLAN groups.

10. Does it support QoS?

Yes. It supports port-based QoS, IEEE 802.1p Class of Service, Strict Priority scheduling, Weighted Fair Queueing, and per-port bandwidth control.

11. Does it support RSTP?

Yes. The TPE-B541 supports IEEE 802.1D STP and IEEE 802.1w RSTP.

12. Does the TPE-B541 support IGMP Snooping?

Yes. It supports IGMP Snooping v1/v2 and can block unknown multicast sources.

13. Is the TPE-B541 fanless?

Yes. The compact design is fanless, helping provide quiet operation.

14. Can the TPE-B541 be wall mounted?

Yes. The switch features a metal housing with wall-mount capability.

15. Is the TPE-B541 NDAA compliant?

Yes. TRENDnet identifies the TPE-B541 as NDAA/TAA compliant for the U.S. and Canada.

16. What is the switching capacity?

The TPE-B541 provides a 10Gbps switching capacity.

17. Does the TPE-B541 support Gigabit Ethernet?

Yes. All network ports support 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet.

18. What is the operating temperature?

The specified operating temperature is 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F).

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