Elation Netron NS8 IP 8-Port IP66 Outdoor Gigabit Network Switch

The Elation NS8 IP, 8-Port IP66 Outdoor Gigabit Network Switch with PoE is a rugged, high-performance IP66-rated network switch purpose-built for demanding outdoor entertainment and production environments. Featuring eight locking IP65-rated RJ45 Gigabit ports and PoE+ (802.3at) support, it offers a 100W PoE budget ideal for powering and connecting NETRON nodes and other PoE-compatible devices. Optimized for high-throughput entertainment data, the NS8 IP seamlessly handles protocols like Art-Net, sACN, MA-Net, HogNet, and more—ensuring minimal latency and maximum reliability in complex lighting and audio-visual networks.

Its sealed aluminum housing supports truss or wall mounting, and its convection-cooled, fanless design makes it reliable and silent in operation. This robust switch also provides remote web configuration, VLAN management, and Dante QoS compliance, making it a versatile hub for permanent installations or touring setups.

Product Specifications:

Mounting Options:

Standalone

Truss-mount (M12 mounting hole)

Wall-mount (horizontal/vertical; brackets included)

Connectivity:

(8) IP65 locking RJ45 Ethernet ports

IP65 locking Power In/Thru

LED status indicators

PoE Power switch

Reset switch

Supported Protocols:

sACN, Art-Net

ONYX X-Net, MA-Net2, MA-Net3, HogNet, ETC Net3

Dante

Supports Unicast, Multicast, Broadcast

Ethernet & Switching Features:

Total Switching Capacity: 10 Gbps

PoE (15W), PoE+ (30W)

VLAN (6 groups, trunk, color-coded)

DHCP Server per VLAN

Dante compliant QoS preset

IEEE 802.3, 802.3ab, 802.3x, 802.1p, 802.3at, 802.3af, 802.1Q, IGMP v2/v3

Electrical:

Input: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz, 109W

PoE Total Budget: 100W

Physical Dimensions:

Length: 204 mm (8 in.)

Width: 179 mm (7.1 in.)

Height: 61 mm (2.4 in.)

Weight: 3.2 kg (7 lbs)

Approvals & Ratings: cETLus, CE, FCC, IP66

Shipping Weight: 7 lbs.

Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH): 13 x 10 x 4.5 inches