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- Set of 5 clips: 1 pole clip and 4 arm clips
- Compatible with 14 VIVO monitor stand models
- Material: durable plastic construction
- Tool-free installation required
- Cable organization and routing system
Cable management clip set for VIVO monitor stands with 1 pole and 4 arm clips
- 8 x 1.0Gbps Gigabit Ethernet ports
- 8 PoE+ ports with 83W total power budget
- Auto-negotiating ports
- Fanless design
- Desktop or wall mount
- Plug-and-play unmanaged
8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with PoE+ support and 83W power budget
- Battery: 2010Wh LFP with 10000 cycle lifespan
- Output: 1500W continuous and 3000W peak
- Weight: 35.7 lbs (30% smaller and 25% lighter)
- Recharge: 400W solar input plus AC wall outlet
- Runtime: 35 hours operating a refrigerator
Anker SOLIX S2000 portable power station with 2,010Wh capacity and 3,000W peak output
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