Choosing the Right Switch for Camera Systems: BDCOM's Technical Power

One of the most critical components in IP camera systems is the switch infrastructure, which ensures that the image stream is carried uninterruptedly and securely over the network. At this point, many security companies and technical teams frequently ask the question “Are BDCOM switches compatible with all camera brands?”.

The short answer:

The detailed technical answer is in this article.

BDCOM works flawlessly with all major IP camera brands such as Hikvision thanks to its full compliance with standards in network switching technologies, powerful PoE performance and advanced management features.

So what is the technology that makes this possible? Let’s examine it from a technical perspective.

Almost all IP cameras operate via PoE. But PoE is not just “providing power”; is also based on specific technical standards.

BDCOM switches support all of the following PoE standards:

For basic IP cameras

For PTZ, IR LED and zoom motorized cameras

For heavy-duty advanced PTZ cameras

This allows BDCOM switches to automatically supply the correct voltage and current to any brand of camera, regardless of its power requirements.

This automatic recognition mechanism (Auto Detection) completely eliminates compatibility problems.

2. High Bandwidth and Broadcast Control: Optimized for Camera Traffic

● IP cameras create a constant data stream on the network. Failure to manage this data causes problems such as:

● Image lag

● Frame drop

● PoE interruption

● Delayed access to the recording device.

Technical features found in BDCOM switches prevent these problems:

✔ Non-blocking Switching Architecture

All ports can operate at full performance at the same time. It is critical in systems with dense cameras.

✔ 8K – 16K MAC address capacity

Multiple cameras, recorders and network devices work seamlessly on the same switch.

✔ QoS (Quality of Service)

Camera traffic is prioritized, so there is no image delay even when other network devices are dense.

✔ IGMP Snooping

Conserves bandwidth and prevents network congestion in multicast camera systems.

This technical architecture makes BDCOM switches extremely stable in high channel count camera projects.

3. Long Distance PoE Support: Uninterrupted Power and Data up to 250 Meters

Distance is the biggest problem in many IP camera projects. Standard Ethernet cabling is limited to 100 meters.

BDCOM's Extended Mode / CCTV Mode feature and PoE ports:

● Stable transmission without attenuation

● Eliminates the need for an external PoE extender.

This feature provides a great advantage especially in large lands, factories, sites and city security projects.

IP cameras can sometimes freeze due to:

● Software hang

● IP conflict

● PoE fluctuations.

Thanks to BDCOM’s PoE Watchdog (smart PoE reset) feature, the switch automatically detects the camera port and resets itself to restart the device.

This feature is compatible with all brands because:

● It controls access via ping.

● It does not require brand-specific protocols.

This provides significant convenience to technical teams during night hours or during remote access.

Since camera systems operate 24/7, switch hardware is of critical importance.

BDCOM's technical advantages:

● High temperature tolerance (typically between -10°C / +55°C)

● Metal case design

● Short circuit and overcurrent protection

● Stable PoE power distribution

● Industrial grade components

This ensures that all systems operate stably, regardless of camera brand.

6. The Main Reason It Is Compatible With All Brands: Using Open Network Standards

Some manufacturers require their own proprietary communication protocols.

BDCOM, on the other hand, works completely with open network standards:

Therefore, BDCOM switches provide plug-and-play compatibility with all major IP camera brands such as Hikvision.

Technically evaluated, the advantages of BDCOM switches in camera systems:

● Full compatibility with all PoE standards

● High bandwidth

● Network optimizations such as IGMP, QoS

● Long distance support up to 250 meters

● Smart PoE Watchdog reset

● Industrial durability

● Universal protocol compatibility with all IP camera brands

Thanks to these features, BDCOM switches rank among the most stable and compatible network infrastructure solutions in a wide range of applications, from small security systems to large city surveillance projects.