Fast answer: 220 is the cost-conscious managed Gigabit family; 320 adds the larger PoE budget for a more heavily powered system; 620 brings 2.5G ports, 10G uplinks and PoE++; 920 is the high-bandwidth 10G platform for demanding video-over-IP and core-network designs.
See the switch families side by side
A switch should be sized from the actual device list—not only the number on the front. Cameras, access points, touchscreens, controllers and AV-over-IP endpoints each consume a port, and powered devices also consume part of the total PoE budget.
Araknis 220 Series
Managed Gigabit switching with a budget-conscious PoE plan. Options span compact and rack designs with front- or rear-facing ports.
220 Compact 8-Port PoE
AN-220-SW-C-8-POE
Best for: a small structured-wiring enclosure, secondary cabinet or compact system.
- 8 managed Gigabit PoE+ ports
- Compact format for limited mounting space
- Enough power for a focused group of low- to medium-power devices
Client language: The small, clean choice when the device count is known and expansion is limited.
220 Rack 24-Port PoE
AN-220-SW-R-24-POE
Best for: a normal smart-home rack with moderate power needs.
- 24 managed Gigabit PoE+ ports plus SFP uplinks
- Rear-facing connection option keeps patching inside the rack
- 220 models also scale through 8, 16, 24, 44 and 48-port configurations
Client language: More ports without paying for a full-power or multi-gig platform that the design does not need.
Araknis 320 Series
Managed Gigabit switching with full-PoE variants and larger power budgets. This is often the practical middle ground for a complete smart home.
320 Rack 8-Port PoE
AN-320-SW-R-8-POE
Best for: a small powered network that needs more PoE headroom per device.
- 8 managed Gigabit PoE+ ports plus 2 SFP uplinks
- Double the family-level PoE budget of the 220 8-port example
- Front- and rear-port configurations are available
Client language: Fewer ports, but enough power headroom for a stronger AP and camera mix.
320 Rack 24-Port PoE
AN-320-SW-F/R-24-POE
Best for: a larger smart home with many access points, cameras, touchscreens and controllers.
- 24 managed Gigabit PoE+ ports plus 2 SFP uplinks
- Front- or rear-facing versions for the preferred rack workflow
- Higher full-PoE budget than the comparable 220 model
Client language: The everyday full-power rack choice when many endpoints need reliable PoE.
Araknis 620 Series
Layer 3 managed multi-gig switching for Wi‑Fi 7, high-speed workstations and systems that need faster local traffic and substantially more PoE power.
620 Multi-Gig 8-Port
AN-620-SW-R-8-POE
Best for: a focused multi-gig segment or a smaller premium network.
- 8 × 2.5G RJ45 PoE ports and 2 × 10G SFP+ uplinks
- Up to 60W on an individual port
- 240W total PoE budget
Client language: Multi-gig speed where it matters without buying 24 high-speed ports.
620 Multi-Gig 24-Port
AN-620-SW-R-24-POE
Best for: a large Wi‑Fi 7 or high-performance residential network.
- 24 × 2.5G RJ45 PoE ports and 2 × 10G SFP+ uplinks
- Up to 60W per port with a 720W total budget
- Layer 3 management for more advanced network design
Client language: The premium smart-home switch when both speed and powered-device capacity matter.
Araknis 920 Series
The high-bandwidth Layer 3 platform for 10G endpoints, large media-over-IP systems and specialized core-network designs. It is not the default switch for an ordinary home.
920 10G 12-Port
AN-920-SW-F-12-POE
Best for: a smaller 10G core or a dense premium video-over-IP design.
- 12 multi-gig ports scaling through 10G
- Up to 90W per port
- One optional QSFP28 module position and an optional second power supply
Client language: A specialty platform for traffic and power demands far beyond a standard smart-home switch.
920 10G 24-Port
AN-920-SW-F-24-POE
Best for: a large AV-over-IP system or a serious high-speed core.
- 24 multi-gig ports scaling through 10G
- Two optional QSFP28 module positions
- 750W with the included power module; optional second power increases total possible PoE capacity
Client language: The top-end platform selected only when the bandwidth plan proves the need.
Family comparison
| Family | Port speed | Typical sizes | PoE strategy | Uplinks | Best fit |
|---|
| 220 | 1G | 8 / 16 / 24 / 44 / 48 | PoE+ with moderate family budgets | 1G SFP | Cost-conscious managed network |
| 320 | 1G | 8 / 16 / 24; non-PoE 48 | Full-PoE variants; up to 375W shown | 1G SFP | Complete smart-home rack |
| 620 | 2.5G | 8 / 24 | PoE++ up to 60W per port; 240W / 720W | 2 × 10G SFP+ | Wi‑Fi 7 and multi-gig network |
| 920 | Up to 10G | 12 / 24 | PoE++ up to 90W; modular power | Optional QSFP28 | AV-over-IP or high-speed core |
Specifications checked against official Araknis/Snap One documentation on July 12, 2026. Product availability and configurations can change; Denali Tech verifies the current bill of materials before ordering.
Three decisions that matter more than the series number
Count every wired deviceInclude access points, cameras, touchscreens, controllers, TVs, audio, uplinks and service ports—then leave practical growth room.
Total the PoE budgetEight PoE ports do not guarantee enough power. Add each device's maximum draw and keep safety headroom.
Match the real link speedA 2.5G access point needs a multi-gig switch port and suitable cabling to deliver more than a Gigabit link.
Rack-planning rule: Denali normally keeps roughly 20–30% port and PoE headroom when the project allows it. That makes future cameras, access points, controllers and service changes easier without replacing the switch immediately.
A simple client explanation
“The 220 is the value-focused Gigabit choice. The 320 is the stronger full-PoE smart-home switch. The 620 adds 2.5G speed and much more power for Wi‑Fi 7 and demanding devices. The 920 is a specialized 10G platform for very high-bandwidth systems. We choose the port count only after we count the actual devices and their power.”
Front ports, rear ports or compact?
F models place network connections on the front for visible patching. R models place them at the rear for an equipment rack with internal patch management. C identifies the compact form used in tighter structured-wiring locations. The right choice depends on the enclosure, service access and cable path—not appearance alone.
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