Both series are a good fit for a bus depot, but they differ meaningfully in connectivity. Here's the comparison you asked for:
EverFocus EAC-50N vs EAC-30N
| Attribute | EAC-50N series | EAC-30N series |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet ports | 7 (GbE, with 5 PoE ports) | 2 (GbE) |
| Serial ports | 2 | 1 |
| Max power input | 9–48 V | 9–36 V |
everfocus... +5everfocus.com ↗“io.ethernet_ports=7, io.poe_port_count=5”everfocus.com ↗“io.serial_port_count=2”everfocus.com ↗“power.power_input=9-48 V”everfocus.com ↗“io.ethernet_ports=2”everfocus.com ↗“io.serial_port_count=1”everfocus.com ↗“power.power_input=9-36 V”
For a bus depot, the EAC-50N series is the stronger choice if you plan to connect multiple cameras or devices, because:
- Its 7 Ethernet ports (5 with PoE) can power and connect several surveillance or ANPR cameras directly without separate PoE injectors or switches — a big convenience for monitoring depot lanes and parking areas. everfocus...everfocus.com ↗“io.ethernet_ports=7, io.poe_port_count=5”
- Its 2 serial ports give you an extra COM port vs the EAC-30N's single one, useful if you need to interface with gate controllers, barriers, or other legacy serial devices alongside a diagnostic terminal. everfocus... +1everfocus.com ↗“io.serial_port_count=2”everfocus.com ↗“io.serial_port_count=1”
- Its wider 9–48 V input range offers more headroom for depot vehicle/industrial power supplies compared to the EAC-30N's 9–36 V. everfocus... +1everfocus.com ↗“power.power_input=9-48 V”everfocus.com ↗“power.power_input=9-36 V”
The EAC-30N could still work if your deployment only needs 1–2 networked cameras and one serial device, but for a multi-camera depot security or fleet-monitoring setup, the EAC-50N's port density and PoE support make it the more practical fit.
One thing to confirm on your side: the exact number of cameras/devices you plan to deploy, since the EAC-50N has 5 PoE ports — if you need more than that, you'd still need a PoE switch in the chain.