THOR RJ45-16 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Surge Protector

Protect Your Entire Network From Damaging Electrical Surges

A single surge travelling through your network cabling can destroy switches, routers, IP cameras and servers.

The THOR RJ45-16 provides dedicated surge protection for up to 16 Ethernet connections, helping protect critical network infrastructure while maintaining full Gigabit network performance.

Perfect for:

• Server rooms
• Network cabinets
• CCTV systems
• Schools
• Commercial buildings
• Industrial facilities
• Security installations
• Managed IT environments

Your Power Isn't the Only Way Surges Enter

Many people protect their equipment from power surges but overlook their network cabling.

Electrical surges can also travel through Ethernet cables and damage connected devices.

The RJ45-16 helps protect against:

• Lightning-induced surges
• Earth potential rise
• Equipment-induced voltage spikes
• Network cable transients
• Power-over-Ethernet connected equipment

This provides an additional layer of protection for equipment connected via Ethernet.

Protection Without Slowing Your Network

Surge protection shouldn't become a network bottleneck.

The RJ45-16 supports Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mb/s), allowing it to protect connected devices while maintaining high-speed network performance. It is also compatible with 48V PoE installations when correctly installed.

Your Power Board Can't Protect Ethernet Cables

Even if your equipment is plugged into a surge-protected power board, damaging surges can still enter through network cabling.

Dedicated Ethernet surge protection helps safeguard devices from surges travelling along data lines—a common risk during nearby lightning activity and other electrical events

Introducing the Smart Series RJ45-16 rack mounted, high speed network protection. Spikes and voltage surges that are injected into the network cable and could damage the host Computer, PLC or any other Network Devices are easily suppressed by the RJ45-16. This rack unit is flange mountable and fits between the Network Switch Output and the PC Terminal. It uses standard RJ45 Connectors for the network and a plug for the earth for easy installation and replacement. The damaging energy is diverted to system earth by means of fast acting components.

The RJ45-16 is designed to protect devices connected through network cabling on a Direct Current (DC) supply. The device does not filter (this product is not connected to AC power). It offers spike and surge protection to ensure data transfer speed is maintained. The product is relying on a solid earth connection to maximise the efficiency of the protection circuit capability.

The earth connection is critical to ensure that when a dangerous high voltage spike or surge is detected the RJ45-16 is able to divert this threatening voltage down to earth in the first instance. If the surge is too great to divert all the excess energy backto earth then the RJ45-16 protection circuit will absorb the residual surge.

The RJ45-16 is designed to sacrifice itself if it is unable to absorb the surge and in doing so protect the connected equipment. By sacrificing itself it can prevent the connected equipment from damage and save on downtime associated costs. Replacement of the RJ45-16 protection Rack unit is simple and very quick.

• Protects up to 16 Ethernet connections
• Supports Gigabit network speeds
• Compatible with 48V PoE
• Rack mountable (1RU)
• Fast surge response
• Designed for commercial networks
• Australian support
• Fast dispatch

What equipment does the RJ45-16 protect?

It's designed to protect Ethernet-connected equipment including servers, switches, routers, IP cameras, VoIP systems, NVRs, computers and other network devices.

Will it slow down my network?

No. The RJ45-16 supports Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mb/s), allowing high-speed network traffic to pass through while providing surge protection.

Does it support PoE?

Yes. It is compatible with 48V Power over Ethernet (PoE) installations when installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Do I still need power surge protection?

Yes. The RJ45-16 protects Ethernet data lines. For complete system protection, it's recommended to also protect the AC power supplying your network equipment. This addresses different surge entry paths.