Awareness | Q-SYS NS10-125+ and NS26-300+ switches cannot power NV-21-HU

Read about the limitations of the Q-SYS NS10-125 and NS26-300 switches when it comes to powering the NV-21-HU.

Updated at May 20th, 2024

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The Q-SYS NS10-125+ and NS26-300+ switches can only supply 30W of PoE power per port, while the NV-21-HU requires 802.3bt Type 3 Class 5 (45W). Although 30W may be enough to power up the NV-21-HU, it can unexpectedly quit and reboot if it starts drawing more power. Therefore, you should never rely solely on this power supply. Instead, it is recommended to use a 12VDC 9A power supply (40W at power delivery, 45W at PSE) or an 802.3bt PoE injector to power the NV-21-HU. PoE++ models are also capable of providing sufficient power, as they can supply up to 90W per port.