Crestron CEN-SWPOE-52-ULTRA-TAA – 52-Port Ultra PoE Managed Switch, TAA

Product Overview

The Crestron CEN-SWPOE-52-ULTRA-TAA is a TAA-compliant, 52-port managed PoE++ network switch engineered for large-scale commercial AV-over-IP deployments. Designed around the NETGEAR AV platform, it delivers up to 90 W per port across 48 Ethernet ports and supports both DM NVX AV-over-IP and DM NAX Audio-over-IP profiles for fast, profile-based network configuration. With a 500 Gbps non-blocking switching fabric and four 25 Gigabit SFP28 uplink ports, this switch is suited to high-density AV distribution environments where performance, reliability, and government procurement compliance are all required.

Product Description

The CEN-SWPOE-52-ULTRA-TAA shares the same hardware platform as the CEN-SWPOE-52-ULTRA but meets Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance requirements, making it suitable for federal, state, and government-funded AV deployments. The switch provides 44 ports of 2.5 Gigabit auto-sensing Ethernet with PoE++ and four additional 10 Gigabit auto-sensing ports with PoE++, for a total of 48 powered Ethernet ports capable of delivering up to 90 W per port. Combined PoE output reaches up to 3,314 W when using the optional modular power supply units (sold separately).

Four 25 Gigabit Base-X SFP28 ports support both multimode and single-mode fiber transceiver modules, enabling high-bandwidth uplinks to core infrastructure. The switch includes two modular power supply slots compatible with the CEN-SWSFP-PWS350 or CEN-SWPOE-PWS2000-ULTRA for optional power redundancy. Integrated DM NVX and DM NAX AV-over-IP profiles allow integrators to configure multicast management automatically using the built-in browser interface or CLI. Layer 2 and Layer 3 managed switching, IEEE 1588 PTPv2, IGMP snooping, VLAN support, and LLDP-MED are all included.

The 1U rackmount chassis is fan-cooled and ships with reversible rack ears. The switch is fully manageable via HTTPS web GUI, CLI, SSH, Telnet, SNMP, RADIUS, and TACACS+ for integration into both IT-managed and AV-managed network environments.

Key Features

• TAA Compliant — Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements for federal, state, and government-funded project procurement.
• 48-Port PoE++ (802.3bt Type 4) — Delivers up to 90 W per port, with a combined maximum output of 3,314 W using optional modular power supplies.
• 44x 2.5 Gigabit + 4x 10 Gigabit Ethernet — Multi-gigabit copper ports accommodate high-bandwidth AV-over-IP endpoints including 4K and 5K devices.
• 4x 25 Gigabit SFP28 Uplinks — Support for multimode and single-mode fiber transceiver modules for high-capacity backbone connectivity.
• 500 Gbps Non-Blocking Switching Fabric — Provides line-rate throughput for high-density AV-over-IP environments without congestion.
• Dual Modular Power Supply Slots — Compatible with CEN-SWSFP-PWS350 or CEN-SWPOE-PWS2000-ULTRA for expanded PoE budget and power redundancy.
• DM NVX & DM NAX AV-over-IP Profiles — One-click profile selection automatically configures multicast management for DM NVX and DM NAX systems.
• Layer 2 & Layer 3 Managed Switching — Full suite including VLANs, IGMP snooping, PTP, QoS, static/dynamic routing, and DHCP server.
• Comprehensive Security — Supports 802.1X, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, IP source guard, and RADIUS/TACACS+ authentication.
• 1U Rackmount Form Factor — Metal chassis with reversible rack ears fits standard 19-inch racks; fan-cooled with quiet and cool mode options.

Typical Applications

• Government spaces and federal AV deployments requiring TAA-compliant hardware
• Large boardroom and executive conference room AV-over-IP distribution
• Multi-room commercial AV networks with high-density DM NVX endpoints
• Auditorium and all-hands room AV infrastructure
• Training room and higher-education AV-over-IP backbones
• House of worship production networks

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CEN-SWPOE-52-ULTRA-TAA identical in specs to the CEN-SWPOE-52-ULTRA?

Yes. The TAA variant shares the same hardware specifications and feature set as the CEN-SWPOE-52-ULTRA; the TAA suffix indicates compliance with the Trade Agreements Act for government procurement eligibility.

What modular power supplies are compatible?

The switch supports the CEN-SWSFP-PWS350 (for redundancy) and the CEN-SWPOE-PWS2000-ULTRA (for expanded PoE budget and redundancy). Both are sold separately.

Does this switch work with Crestron DM NVX endpoints out of the box?

Yes. Selecting the DM NVX AV-over-IP profile in the web interface automatically configures the required multicast management settings for DM NVX systems, simplifying deployment.

What SFP28 transceivers are compatible with the uplink ports?

The four SFP28 ports support 25 Gigabit Base-X connections using both multimode and single-mode fiber transceiver modules. Transceiver modules are sold separately.

Can this switch be stacked with other Crestron switches?

Yes. The switch includes a Stack Master indicator LED and Stack ID display, supporting switch stacking configurations for larger installations.

What warranty covers this product?

The CEN-SWPOE-52-ULTRA-TAA is covered under Crestron's standard limited warranty. Full warranty terms are available at crestron.com/warranty.

What is the maximum PoE budget without the optional modular power supplies?

Without modular power supplies, the maximum combined PoE output is 194 W. Adding the optional CEN-SWPOE-PWS2000-ULTRA power supply units increases this to a maximum of 3,314 W.