What are Self-Healing Networks and what do we need them for?

Self-Healing Networks are network systems that are capable of automatically detecting and resolving issues without the need for human intervention. This technology uses advanced algorithms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to identify disruptions or failures in the network and take appropriate actions.

Here you will find all the useful information about the features and characteristics that Self-Healing Networks have to offer. Overall, Self-Healing Networks help improve the efficiency and stability of IT infrastructures while reducing the effort required for network management.

Self-Healing Networks Explained: Benefits, Features, and Technologies

Intellinet-Link PoE Automation

If a master port is connected, the Switch activates additional ports to provide data and PoE connectivity.

Assign a master port and a group of additional ports on the switch to work together.

Powered Device Monitor (PDM) – saves time and money

Powered Device Monitoring performs a PD alive check to all connected PDs and automatically resets unresponsive devices, such as PoE security cameras. This is especially useful in industrial or surveillance settings.

As an added benefit, this helps eliminate unnecessary tech support calls and costly field trips by support engineers because the functional reboot can often bring the unresponsive device back online.

PDMs can capture various parameters such as power consumption, temperature, connection status, and error messages from the connected devices. Overall, a Powered Device Monitor helps increase the reliability and efficiency of PoE networks by enabling proactive monitoring and management of connected devices.

PoE Scheduling – saves energy

This allows you to turn on or off the PoE power for each PoE port at specific time intervals. Turning off devices like IP phones and access points outside of office hours helps your enterprise reduce its energy costs and protect the environment.
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Watchdog – saves time and money

This implementation is available on both managed "smart" and unmanaged PoE switches.

The main processor of the switch and its memory can become overloaded or full. A watchdog monitors the switch’s resources, and if it becomes non-responsive, it can automatically reboot.

If a Power over Ethernet (PoE) device or Powered Device (PD) does not respond within a certain timeframe, the switch will automatically reset the device by interrupting and then restoring the power supply. This procedure is designed to avoid downtime in the network and keep the connected devices operational. The PoE Watchdog function is particularly useful in applications where connected devices are critical for the operation of the network, such as in industrial or surveillance environments. The PoE Watchdog function contributes to the stability and reliability of the network.

Loopback Protection – saves time and avoids errors

PoE Loopback Protection is a security feature implemented in Power over Ethernet (PoE) network switches to prevent network loops and ensure the stability of self-healing networks. This feature is particularly important in environments where PoE-enabled devices (PDs) are used, as loops in the network can lead to serious issues.

Intellinet uses both STP and RSTP to avoid floods and broadcast storms. These protocols enable the switch to recover from errors in less than half a second.

Example: If the cabling is done incorrectly and switches are connected more than once on a network, a broadcast storm can occur and bring down the network. Loopback protection can help prevent that.

EEE Energy Efficient Ethernet – saves energy

Our switches comply with the IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet EEE) specification. This Green Ethernet power-saving technology deactivates unused ports and adjusts power levels based on the cable length.

Cloud Management – adds maximum convenience

Detailed device and network monitoring, remote cloud access, remote power management, alert settings and more.

Which Self-Healing Network Switch is the right one for me?

Model # PoE Speed RJ45 Ports Special Feature Managed Unmanaged Housing Fans PoE Ports Power Budget
508278 PoE+ Gigabit 8 Industrial, 2 SFP Ports Yes - Desktop & DIN - 8 240 W
560917 - Gigabit 24 2x SFP Port Yes - Rackmount - - -
562034 PoE+ Gigabit 6 PoE Passthrough, 95 W PoE++ Input Lite - Desktop - 4 60 W
561167 PoE+ Gigabit 8 - Yes - Desktop & Rackmount 1 8 140 W
562003 PoE++ Gigabit 8 2 SFP Ports L2+ - Desktop & Rockmount 1 8 242 W
561341 PoE+ Gigabit 16 2 SFP Ports Yes - Rackmount 2 16 220 W
561198 PoE+ Gigabit 16 2 SFP Ports Yes - Rackmount 2 16 374 W
560559 PoE+ Gigabit 24 2 SFP Ports Yes - Rackmount 2 24 240 W
561426 PoE+ Gigabit 24 4 Gigabit Combo Base-T/SFP Ports Yes - Rackmount 2 24 370 W
561846 PoE+ Gigabit 24 4x 10G SFP+ Uplink Ports L2+ - Rackmount 2 24 370 W
561969 PoE+ Gigabit 48 6x 10G SFP+ Uplink Ports L2+ - Rackmount 3 48 450 W
562041 PoE+ Gigabit 48 6x 10G SFP+ Uplink Ports L3 - Rackmount 3 48 850 W
561402 PoE+ Gigabit 8 2x RJ45 Gigabit Uplink-Ports - Yes Desktop 1 8 120 W
561907 PoE+ Gigabit 24 2x SFP Ports - Yes Rackmount 2 24 270 W

Our Self-Healing Network Switches

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