Network switches & equipment, factory-direct from China to Ireland
Shenzhen builds a large share of the world's networking hardware, including the OEM lines behind many Western-branded switches and access points. Ériu Sourcing buys direct for Irish IT resellers, MSPs and structured-cabling contractors, managed switches, PoE, routers and Wi-Fi 6 APs at factory pricing.
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- Guangdong Manufacturing region
- 4–6 weeks production Production lead time
- EN + CE Compliance verified at factory
Guangdong (Shenzhen networking cluster)
The Shenzhen networking cluster supplies switching, routing and wireless hardware to global brands and white-label buyers alike. Direct factory access means an Irish reseller buys at the price the European distributor pays, with the same chipsets (Realtek, Broadcom, Qualcomm) and standards support.
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Built for Irish trade buyers, not consumers
- ✓ IT resellers and value-added resellers (VARs)
- ✓ Managed service providers (MSPs)
- ✓ Structured-cabling and network contractors
- ✓ Data-centre and office fit-out firms
- ✓ WISPs and regional internet providers
Technical specification
| Switch types | Unmanaged, smart/web-managed, L2+ and L3 managed |
|---|---|
| Port counts | 5–48 ports, Gigabit and 2.5G/10G multi-gig options |
| PoE | 802.3af/at/bt; per-port and total PoE budget specifiable |
| Uplinks | 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ fibre uplinks; stacking on managed models |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Wi-Fi 6E access points; controller/cloud-managed |
| Form factor | Desktop, wall-mount and 19" rack-mount; fanless options |
What we verify at the factory, before the container is sealed
- RED 2014/53/EU, for Wi-Fi access points and wireless routers
- LVD 2014/35/EU and EMC 2014/30/EU
- RoHS 2011/65/EU
- CE marking + EU Declaration of Conformity
- Most networking hardware is 0% import duty under the WTO Information Technology Agreement
Goods that fail compliance or pre-shipment QC stay in China at the factory's cost, you do not pay freight on non-compliant product.
Ask about compliance documentation →What this lands at in Ireland
Switches, routers and access points bought factory-direct from Shenzhen typically land in Ireland 40–55% below IT-trade distributor pricing for equivalent specification. Networking equipment under HS 8517 is generally 0% import duty under the Information Technology Agreement (ITA); VAT at 23% applies on CIF + duty. A full landed-cost calculation is provided at quote stage.
Lead time and logistics
Lead time: 4–6 weeks production + 4–5 weeks sea freight (Shenzhen/Yantian → Dublin).
Network hardware ships cartonised and palletised; rack equipment is foam-protected. Air freight suits urgent low-volume orders. Ériu Sourcing verifies firmware, management-platform support and EU compliance at the factory before shipment.
Electronics, sourcing questions answered
Is networking equipment from China zero-rated for import duty into Ireland?
Most switches, routers and access points (HS 8517) enter the EU at 0% import duty under the Information Technology Agreement. VAT at 23% still applies on the CIF value plus any duty. We confirm the precise code and rate for your product mix before order commitment.
Can the equipment be supplied with our branding or a specific management platform?
Yes. The Shenzhen OEM ecosystem supports white-label branding and, on managed/cloud lines, custom or co-branded management platforms. MOQs are higher for custom firmware/branding, we confirm them for your specification at quote stage.
Are the wireless access points RED-compliant for the EU?
Ériu Sourcing verifies an EU Declaration of Conformity covering the Radio Equipment Directive (RED 2014/53/EU), LVD, EMC and RoHS at the factory before shipment for all wireless products. We obtain manufacturer-signed EU documentation, not a Chinese third-party certificate.
What lead time and minimum order should I plan for?
Typical lead time is 4–6 weeks production plus 4–5 weeks sea freight to Dublin. Minimum order varies by product and whether branding is customised; a mixed pallet/part-container is a common first order. We quote the exact MOQ for your spec.
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