The Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 18,800 and supplied brand new and sealed. This 18-port cloud managed switch combines sixteen 10/100 Mbps PoE ports with two Gigabit combo uplinks, each offering either a copper RJ-45 socket or an SFP fibre slot. Its total PoE budget is 135W, and ports 1 and 2 support IEEE 802.3bt at up to 90W each. Ports 3 to 16 deliver up to 30W apiece. Buyers can inspect the Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 at our showroom in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for security integrators, facility managers, IT officers and property developers across Kenya, the Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 handles jobs with ten to sixteen powered devices. Picture a warehouse in Industrial Area, a hospital wing in Eldoret, a hostel block near JKUAT or a supermarket in Mombasa. These sites need cameras at every aisle and exit, plus access points and door controllers, all fed from one place. The Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 powers them over single cables, and its fibre uplinks reach a gatehouse or second building far beyond copper's 100-metre limit. The two 90W ports can run demanding outdoor PTZ cameras.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops stop at eight-port desktop switches, Mascom International carries the Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 for installers who have outgrown them. Its 440 mm steel body sits on a desk or mounts in a standard 19-inch rack, so it fits a proper network cabinet. At Mascom International, we're seeing integrators choose the Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 for apartment and school projects because one switch replaces two smaller ones. DoLynk Care cloud management sends fault alerts to your phone. Call ahead to reserve a unit, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2
How much does the Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 cost in Kenya?
The Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 sells for KSh 18,800 at Mascom International in Nairobi, in sealed factory packaging. That figure includes the 12-month warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery to every county. Spread across sixteen PoE ports, the switch costs KSh 1,175 per powered port. Two Dahua CS4010-8ET2GT-60 units would total KSh 11,000, but they would give you only 120W combined, no 90W ports and no fibre uplinks, with two boxes to manage instead of one.
What are the SFP combo ports on the Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 used for?
Ports 17 and 18 on the Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 each accept either a copper Ethernet cable or an SFP fibre module, running at 1000 Mbps. An SFP slot takes a small plug-in transceiver that connects fibre optic cable. Fibre carries data across far longer distances than copper and is immune to lightning travelling along the line. Use it to link a gatehouse, a second warehouse or another floor. SFP modules and fibre cable are sold separately, so plan them into your project quote.
Which cameras need the 90W ports on the Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2?
Ports 1 and 2 on the Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 follow IEEE 802.3bt and Hi-PoE, delivering up to 90W each. That suits large pan-tilt-zoom cameras with strong zoom motors, wipers, heaters or long-range infrared lamps used on perimeter walls. Ordinary fixed cameras run fine on ports 3 to 16 at up to 30W. Check the camera datasheet for its PoE class: 802.3bt devices belong on ports 1 or 2, and everything 802.3af or 802.3at can go anywhere.
Can the Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 power all sixteen ports at once?
Yes, provided the sixteen devices together draw no more than 135W, the shared budget on the Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2. That averages about 8.4W per port, which covers most fixed dome and bullet cameras. Two 90W PTZ cameras running flat out would use most of the budget alone, so mix carefully. The switch manages PoE power per port, letting you see live draw in the app. Total device consumption at full load is 154W, so size your UPS for that figure.
How well does the Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 cope with lightning and Kenyan site conditions?
The Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 carries 4kV common-mode and 2kV differential-mode lightning protection on its ports, plus static discharge protection up to 8kV. It runs between -10°C and 55°C and tolerates 5% to 95% humidity without condensation, which covers coastal sites in Kilifi and Lamu. For estates in Kisii and Kakamega, where storms are frequent, use fibre for outdoor building links. Pair the switch with a UPS so KPLC outages and brownouts do not reboot every camera at once.
Who should buy the Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2, and who should skip it?
The Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 is right for integrators and IT teams wiring ten or more PoE devices, especially across several buildings. Schools, hospitals, malls, factories and gated estates will use its fibre uplinks and 90W ports. Skip it for a home or small shop with eight cameras or fewer; the Dahua CS4010-8ET2GT-60 at KSh 5,500 or the Dahua CS4006-4ET2GT-36 at KSh 3,500 makes more sense. Sites needing Gigabit speed to every desk should look at a full Gigabit switch instead.
Can the Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 reach cameras beyond 100 metres?
Yes, the Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 supports long-distance PoE, pushing power and data up to 250 metres over copper cable. Speed drops on these long runs, but it remains enough for a single camera at a far fence line or car park entrance. That can save the cost of a mid-span repeater or a second switch. For distances beyond 250 metres, or between buildings, the SFP fibre uplinks are the better route. Use solid-copper Cat6 cable for extended runs to keep voltage steady.
How do I set up and monitor the Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2?
The Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 can be managed through a web browser on site or through the DoLynk Care app from anywhere with internet. The app builds a network topology map automatically, showing each camera and which port feeds it. A facility manager in Upper Hill can see a camera failure at a Ruiru warehouse and restart its port remotely. Port-based VLANs keep CCTV traffic apart from staff Wi-Fi. A single reset button restores factory settings if a password is lost.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and PoE Delivery
- Sixteen RJ-45 10/100 Mbps PoE ports — each feeds power and data to one camera, access point or phone over a single cable.
- 135W total PoE budget — averages about 8.4W per port, enough for a mixed site of fixed dome and bullet cameras.
- Ports 1 and 2 deliver up to 90W under IEEE 802.3bt and Hi-PoE — space for two heavy PTZ cameras with heaters or motors.
- Ports 3 to 16 deliver up to 30W each under 802.3at — the standard power level for most IP cameras and Wi-Fi access points.
- Long-distance PoE up to 250 metres — reaches far gates and car parks that standard 100-metre Ethernet cannot cover.
- PoE power consumption management — shows the draw on each port and lets you cut or restore power to a single device.
Compatibility and Uplinks
- Two Gigabit combo uplinks, ports 17 and 18 — each works as either an RJ-45 copper socket or a 1000 Mbps SFP fibre slot.
- SFP fibre support — connects a second building or a distant gatehouse over fibre, which ignores lightning surges and electrical interference.
- IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3bt and Hi-PoE power standards — compatible with powered devices from Dahua, Hikvision, Uniview and other mainstream makers.
- Ethernet standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3ab and 802.3z — 802.3z is the fibre Gigabit standard used by the SFP slots.
- DoLynk Care cloud management, plus web and app control — monitor the switch from a laptop on site or a phone from anywhere.
- Automatic network topology — the app draws a live map of every connected device, which speeds up fault finding on large jobs.
Switching Performance and Network Features
- 7.2 Gbps switching capacity — the internal capacity that lets all eighteen ports carry traffic at full speed simultaneously.
- 5.36 Mpps packet forwarding rate — the switch sends over five million packets each second to their correct destination ports.
- 8K MAC address table and 4 Mbit packet buffer — handles thousands of devices and absorbs bursts of video without losing frames.
- 15K-byte jumbo frame support — oversized data packets travel with less overhead, useful when many cameras stream to one recorder.
- 32 port-based VLANs and IEEE 802.3x flow control — separates CCTV, staff and guest traffic while preventing data loss on busy ports.
- DHCP client — the switch collects an IP address from your router automatically, so it appears on the network without manual setup.
Build, Power and Environment
- Sheet-metal casing measuring 440 × 220 × 44 mm — the width of a standard 19-inch rack, at one rack unit tall.
- Desktop or rack mounting, net weight 2.23 kg — stands on a shelf or bolts into a network cabinet beside the NVR.
- Mains input of 100-240V at 47-63 Hz — handles Kenya's 240V supply and the voltage dips common on rural lines.
- Power draw of 6W or less at idle and 154W at full load — size your UPS for at least the full-load figure.
- Lightning protection of 4kV common mode and 2kV differential mode, plus 8kV air ESD — shields ports from storm surges and static.
- Operating range of -10°C to 55°C and 5% to 95% non-condensing humidity, with an MTBF of 87.10 years — MTBF is a lab reliability estimate.
Package Contents
Dahua's specification page for the Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 confirms that a power adapter ships with the switch, and Dahua publishes no fuller box list. Message our team on WhatsApp to confirm the remaining contents before you order. SFP fibre modules, fibre patch cords and Cat6 network cable are not part of the kit, so add them to your project budget. We can power the switch at our counter so you see the ports light up.
Warranty
The Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. That includes PoE ports, combo uplinks or the power circuit failing through a factory fault. Bring the switch with your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk to start a claim.
Where to Buy the Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 in Kenya
Mascom International keeps the Dahua CS4218-16ET-135-V2 at the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our doors open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Integrators can bring a PTZ camera and test the 90W ports before buying. The switch comes in Dahua's standard steel finish; confirm the unit on hand by WhatsApp before travelling.
Speak to our networking team through any of these channels:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival across all 47 counties. Sites within Nairobi and its environs receive the switch the same day, and projects in Naivasha, Nanyuki, Kericho, Meru and Malindi get theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your switch carries the 12-month warranty set out above. We give installers straight specifications, accurate project pricing and dependable after-sales help from our Kimathi Street team.
