Meter Switches
The S-Series switches are the backbone of every Meter network. Purpose-built for modern offices, they deliver high-speed connectivity with PoE++ power, silent operation, and compact form factors — all managed through Meter's cloud platform.
Three Switches. Every Use Case.
From compact branch offices to high-density headquarters, the S-Series has a switch built for your environment.
S1 — Access Switch
24-port PoE++ switch with 2.5GbE access ports. Designed to power efficient Wi-Fi 7 deployments. Ideal for small offices and branch locations where space and noise matter.
- 24 x 2.5GbE PoE++ ports
- Wi-Fi 7 optimized
- Silent, compact design
- Cloud-managed via Meter Dashboard
S2 — High-Density Switch
48-port switch that doubles the port density of the S1 while remaining virtually silent. Built for larger floors, dense deployments, and environments where every port counts.
- 48 x 2.5GbE access ports
- Double the density, same footprint
- Virtually silent operation
- PoE++ for all connected devices
S3 — Core Switch
A compact, powerful core switch for aggregation and high-speed uplinks. Six SFP28 25Gbps ports and six SFP+ 10Gbps ports deliver the throughput your backbone demands.
- 6 x SFP28 25Gbps ports
- 6 x SFP+ 10Gbps ports
- Core aggregation and routing
- Silent, rack-mountable
Built Different. Managed for You.
Unlike off-the-shelf switches from Cisco or Aruba, Meter designs and manufactures its own switching hardware. That means every switch is built to integrate seamlessly with Meter access points, firewalls, gateways, and software — no compatibility headaches, no manual firmware updates, no CLI configuration.
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Zero-Touch Deployment
Switches arrive pre-configured. Plug them in and they automatically connect to Meter's cloud platform — no manual setup required.
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Automatic Updates
Firmware and security patches are pushed automatically. Your switches always run the latest, most secure software.
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Full Visibility
Monitor port status, PoE power draw, traffic patterns, and device connections in real time through the Meter Dashboard.
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No Hardware Costs
Meter owns the switches. They're included in your monthly subscription — no capital expenditure, no depreciation, no end-of-life surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Meter S-Series switches from Blue Cap IT — the S1 access switch, S2 high-density switch, and S3 core switch with PoE++ and 25Gbps uplinks, all part of Meter Network as a Service for businesses across Maryland, DC, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Which S-Series switch model is right for my office?
Depends on size and density. The S1 (24-port access switch) suits small offices, branch locations, and floors with up to ~20 connected devices — phones, computers, printers, Wi-Fi access points. The S2 (48-port) handles larger floors and dense deployments where you have a lot of cabled devices per square foot. The S3 is the core switch for aggregation — it sits in your IDF/MDF closet collecting uplinks from the S1s and S2s with 25Gbps SFP28 ports. Most clients use a mix: S3 in the wiring closet as the core, S1 or S2 distributed to wiring closets per floor. We size the right combination during a free assessment.
What is PoE++ and why does it matter for my deployment?
PoE++ (also called 802.3bt) is Power over Ethernet at up to 90 watts per port — enough to power high-demand devices through a single Ethernet cable, no separate power supply needed. PoE++ powers Wi-Fi 7 access points, high-resolution security cameras, video intercoms, modern VoIP phones, and LED lighting. Older PoE standards (15W, 30W) struggle with newer devices that draw more power. Every Meter S-Series switch delivers PoE++ on every port — so you don't need to track per-port budgets or worry about powering newer hardware.
Why 2.5GbE access ports — won't standard gigabit (1GbE) work fine?
1GbE has been the standard for years but it's becoming a bottleneck. Wi-Fi 7 access points can push 5+ Gbps of wireless traffic, modern workstations transfer large files over the network, and cloud-managed cameras send constant video streams. 1GbE caps the connection at 125 megabytes per second; 2.5GbE delivers 312 megabytes per second — 2.5x the throughput over the same Cat5e or Cat6 cabling you already have. It's the modern access-layer standard and futureproofs your cabling for Wi-Fi 7 and beyond.
Where do Meter switches physically go — do I need a server room or rack?
For most small to mid-sized offices, no full server room is required. The S1 and S2 are compact and silent enough to live in a wiring closet, a wall-mounted enclosure, or even a corner cabinet. The S3 core switch is rack-mountable for IDF/MDF setups. The "silent operation" is genuinely silent — no fan noise — so they can be installed in offices, retail spaces, or other locations without dedicated IT rooms. Meter and Blue Cap IT handle physical placement and cable management during install.
Can I mix Meter switches with my existing Cisco or Aruba network gradually?
Yes, that's a common migration path. Meter switches can interoperate with most enterprise switching gear over standard Ethernet uplinks, so you can install a Meter S2 or S3 in one wiring closet, route traffic from existing Cisco/Aruba switches into it, and verify everything works before retiring the legacy gear. Wi-Fi, voice, and access control all keep functioning during the transition. Meter's hardware buyback program credits the residual value of your existing switches against the subscription as you phase them out. We design and pace the migration during the assessment.
Still have questions? Call (410) 858-4031 or request a free network assessment — we'll evaluate your existing switch infrastructure, size the right Meter S-Series combination, and quote your full deployment with itemized pricing.
Ready to Simplify Your Switching?
Contact Blue Cap IT for a free network assessment. We'll evaluate your current switching infrastructure and show you how Meter can deliver better performance with zero upfront costs.