The Cudy GS1026PS2 is available at Mascom International for KSh 20,500, brand new and sealed, for installers wiring large sites. It packs twenty-four gigabit PoE ports, two gigabit uplink ports without PoE and two 1.25G SFP slots for fibre, giving twenty-eight connections in one unit. The PoE ports share a 300W budget, with up to 30W available on any single port. A steel case, rack brackets and a 56 Gbps switching capacity make it a cabinet workhorse. Collect the Cudy GS1026PS2 from our shop in Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for security contractors, estate managers and bank IT officers across Kenya, the Cudy GS1026PS2 brings a big camera or phone rollout into one cabinet. Gated estates in Syokimau or Ruaka often need twenty or more cameras along perimeter walls, gates and parking. Running mains power to every pole is slow and expensive. The Cudy GS1026PS2 sends power and data down each Ethernet cable instead, so one UPS-backed cabinet keeps the whole site recording through KPLC outages. Bank and SACCO branches use it to power VoIP desk phones, teller cameras and ceiling access points together.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops stock only small desktop PoE switches, Mascom International keeps the Cudy GS1026PS2 on hand for jobs that outgrow them. Customers across Nairobi tell us that putting twenty-four powered ports in one unit beats chaining two smaller switches, with fewer cables and fewer failure points. At Mascom International, we're seeing estate committees and school boards choose the Cudy GS1026PS2 when they want room to add cameras later. Stop by the store to examine it, or place your order on WhatsApp and pay when the Cudy GS1026PS2 is delivered.
Common Questions About the Cudy GS1026PS2
How much does the Cudy GS1026PS2 24-port PoE switch cost in Kenya?
The Cudy GS1026PS2 costs KSh 20,500 brand new and sealed at Mascom International, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The price includes the power cord, rack brackets, installation guide and a 12-month warranty, plus pay-on-arrival delivery countrywide. Across twenty-four PoE ports, each powered port costs about KSh 854. It sits KSh 3,000 above the 16-port Cudy GS1018PS2, which works out to KSh 375 for each of the eight extra ports.
Can one Cudy GS1026PS2 run a 24-camera CCTV system for an estate?
Yes, one Cudy GS1026PS2 can power twenty-four IP cameras when their combined draw stays inside the 300W PoE budget. That averages 12.5W per port with every port busy, which typical fixed dome and bullet cameras fit within. Any single port can still deliver up to 30W for a heavier camera. For estates with several PTZ cameras, total each device's rated wattage first, or move the heaviest cameras to a second switch.
Should I pick the Cudy GS1026PS2 or two Cudy GS1005PTS1 switches?
A single Cudy GS1026PS2 gives twenty-four PoE ports for KSh 20,500, while two Cudy GS1005PTS1 units give eight PoE ports for KSh 13,000. Per powered port, the GS1026PS2 costs far less. It also needs one power socket, one UPS outlet and one rack slot. Two GS1005PTS1 units make sense only when cameras sit in two separate small buildings, each with its own cabinet. For a single control room, the larger switch is the tidier choice.
Will the Cudy GS1026PS2 survive heat and dust in a Kenyan control room?
The Cudy GS1026PS2 uses a metal case that spreads heat, but it still needs airflow and regular cleaning to last in Kenyan conditions. Mount it in a ventilated cabinet with gaps above and below. Keep the room shaded in the hot months, especially in Mombasa or Garissa, and blow dust out every few months. Pair it with an online UPS, so brownouts and KPLC switching surges never reach the PoE circuits.
How does the Cudy GS1026PS2 connect to fibre between buildings?
The Cudy GS1026PS2 has two 1.25G SFP slots that accept fibre modules for links between buildings. A hospital can join its main block to an outpatient wing, or a campus can reach a hostel several hundred metres away. Fibre is also immune to lightning surges that travel along long copper runs. The two separate gigabit RJ45 uplinks remain free for your NVR and internet router, so the fibre links do not cost you any ports.
What is Extend Mode on the Cudy GS1026PS2, and when should I use it?
Extend Mode on the Cudy GS1026PS2 lets ports 17 to 24 push power and data up to 250 metres at 10 Mbps. You switch it on with a DIP switch on the unit. Use it for perimeter wall cameras, gate cameras or distant parking cameras that sit beyond normal 100-metre cable reach. Extend Mode also turns on the watchdog, which reboots a camera that stops responding. Keep access points and office machines on ports 1 to 16 at full speed.
Can the Cudy GS1026PS2 power VoIP desk phones in a bank or SACCO branch?
Yes, the Cudy GS1026PS2 powers standards-based VoIP desk phones, which typically need far less than its 30W per-port limit. A branch with fifteen phones, six cameras and three access points fits on one switch. Removing a power adapter from every desk tidies the banking hall and frees wall sockets. Because everything draws power through the switch, one UPS keeps phones, cameras and Wi-Fi alive while tellers process M-Pesa and cash transactions during outages.
Who should buy the Cudy GS1026PS2, and who should skip it?
Buy the Cudy GS1026PS2 for seventeen to twenty-four powered devices in one location: estates, campuses, hospitals, warehouses or branch offices. Skip it if you need sixteen ports or fewer, since the Cudy GS1018PS2 saves KSh 3,000 with the same uplinks and SFP slots. Skip it for a home or a four-camera shop; the Cudy GS1005PTS1 or a single Cudy POE200 injector fits that scale. Non-PoE devices are better served by a Cudy GS108.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Switching
- Twenty-four gigabit RJ45 PoE ports — each delivers data and power to one camera, phone or access point.
- Two gigabit RJ45 uplinks without PoE — link your NVR and router while keeping every PoE port free for devices.
- Two 1.25G SFP slots — take fibre modules for long building-to-building links that copper cannot cover.
- 56 Gbps switching capacity — every port can run at full gigabit speed simultaneously, so recordings do not drop frames.
- 41.664 Mpps forwarding rate — moves tens of millions of packets per second, comfortably above a full camera load.
- 8,192-entry MAC address table — remembers that many devices, giving large networks plenty of headroom.
PoE Power Delivery
- 300W total PoE budget — the power pool shared by all twenty-four PoE ports; plan device totals against it.
- Up to 30W on any port — enough for IEEE 802.3at cameras, ceiling access points and VoIP desk phones.
- IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at compliance — standards-based, so it works with PoE gear from any recognised maker.
- Automatic device detection — non-PoE equipment such as PCs receives data only, never stray power.
- Watchdog in Extend Mode — cycles power to a camera that stops responding, sparing a technician's trip up the pole.
Compatibility and Operating Modes
- Default Mode — all twenty-four ports run at full gigabit speed for access points, offices and high-resolution cameras.
- Extend Mode on ports 17 to 24 — reaches up to 250 metres at 10 Mbps, selected with a DIP switch.
- Unmanaged and plug-and-play — no login, app or IP address; connect your cables and power to start.
- Universal NVR and router compatibility — standard gigabit Ethernet means it pairs with recorders and routers you already own.
- Support for up to 4,096 VLAN IDs — Cudy lists this capacity, so tagged traffic from managed gear passes through.
Build, Cooling and Mounting
- Metal chassis — a steel shell that resists dents in crowded cabinets and spreads heat from the PoE electronics.
- 320 x 207 x 44 mm size — one rack unit tall, built to fit a standard 19-inch network cabinet.
- Rack brackets in the box — fix it into a cabinet straight away, or set it on a shelf if you prefer.
- Quiet cooling — Cudy describes the cooling as silent, so it suits control rooms where staff work all day.
- About 20W own draw without PoE loads — the switch itself uses little power, leaving UPS capacity for cameras.
Inclusions and Setup
- Power cord — runs from the switch's AC inlet to a wall socket or UPS output.
- Rack mounting kit — brackets and screws for 19-inch cabinet installation.
- Printed installation guide — explains port roles, the DIP switch and Extend Mode in short steps.
- No SFP modules or Ethernet cables — buy fibre modules and patch cables to match your site layout.
- Ready on power-up — connect uplinks and devices, and PoE reaches each port within moments.
Package Contents
The sealed retail box holds the Cudy GS1026PS2, a power cord, a rack mounting kit with brackets and screws, and Cudy's installation guide. Everything needed to fix the switch into a 19-inch cabinet comes with it. Ethernet cables and SFP fibre modules are not included, so plan twenty-four device cables plus uplinks for a fully used switch. Mascom International can help you list what a full installation needs.
Warranty
The Cudy GS1026PS2 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. That covers the network ports, the PoE circuitry and the power supply. Claims go through our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street, handled face to face by our staff.
Where to Buy the Cudy GS1026PS2 in Kenya
Find the Cudy GS1026PS2 at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our doors are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Installers are welcome to test PoE output on any port with their own camera before buying. It comes in Cudy's one standard metal finish; send a WhatsApp message to confirm stock before you travel.
Contact the store on any of these lines:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
All 47 counties get pay-on-arrival delivery. Nairobi and its environs receive orders the same day, while contractors in Kisumu, Eldoret, Nyeri and Malindi get theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The 12-month warranty above backs every unit. Count on honest specifications, accurate pricing and after-sales support that helps when your estate or office network expands.
