Network Switches, PoE Injectors & Surveillance Infrastructure

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Ubiquiti

SKU: EP-S16-US

Ubiquiti EP-S16-US 16-Port Gigabit EdgePoint Router/Switch

16-port Gigabit router/switch with mixed 54V and 802.3af PoE
- Four 54V PoE ports power distant cameras and mesh nodes 300+ feet away
- Twelve 802.3af/at ports handle access points, phones, and compact cameras
- Layer 3 routing in one rack unit eliminates separate router and switch gear
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SKU: ER-4-US

Ubiquiti ER-4-US EdgeRouter

Four-port edge router for branch offices and distributed networks
- 4 Ethernet ports support WAN, LAN, and guest network segmentation
- Web GUI and CLI management for both quick setup and automated workflows
- Integrates with UISP Wired ecosystem for centralized policy management
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Ubiquiti

SKU: ER-6P-US

Ubiquiti ER-6P-US EdgeRouter

6-port Gigabit router with VLAN support for branch offices
- Six Gigabit Ethernet ports handle multi-zone traffic segmentation
- Stateful packet routing with VLAN isolation on single appliance
- SSH, CLI, SNMP, Telnet management in compact 3.45 lb chassis
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Ubiquiti

SKU: ER-8-XG

Ubiquiti ER-8-XG EdgeRouter

Eight 10G SFP+ edge router with 80 Gbps throughput for data centers
- 80 Gbps non-blocking throughput and 160 Gbps switching capacity for wire-speed routing
- Eight 10G SFP+ ports plus dedicated 1GbE management port in compact 1U rack form
- 100W maximum power consumption with 18 Mpps forwarding rate for enterprise backbones
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Ubiquiti

SKU: ER-X-SFP-US

Ubiquiti ER-X-SFP-US EdgeRouter

Compact edge router with 5 Gigabit ports plus SFP fiber connectivity
- 5 × Gigabit RJ45 ports with 1 × SFP slot for optical WAN links
- CLI, Web GUI, and SNMP management for branch office automation
- 24V Passive PoE powered desktop unit with traffic shaping
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Ubiquiti

SKU: ES-24-250W

Ubiquiti ES-24-250W EdgeSwitch

24-port Gigabit switch with 250W PoE for branch deployments
- 24 Gigabit ports with 250W total PoE budget for 20–24 standard devices
- Layer 2 managed switching with VLAN, port mirroring, and QoS controls
- Compact 19-inch rack mount form factor, 12.6 lbs
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Ubiquiti

SKU: ES-48-500W

Ubiquiti ES-48-500W 48-Port PoE+ Managed Switch

48-port PoE+ switch with 500W budget and 10G uplinks for campus access
- 500W PoE+ power (34.2W per port) runs 10–15 fully powered devices per switch
- 70 Gbps non-blocking throughput handles all 48 ports saturated simultaneously
- Dual 10G SFP+ uplinks plus Layer 2/3 management in compact 1U rackmount form
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SKU: ES-5XP

Ubiquiti ES-5XP EdgeSwitch

5-port Gigabit PoE switch for UniFi, UISP, and EdgeMAX networks
- 11.5W per-port PoE output, configurable, with 60W total system power
- Industrial operating range -25 to 55°C for field and branch deployments
- Compact managed switch with web GUI and per-port PoE configuration
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Ubiquiti

SKU: ETH-SP-G2

Ubiquiti ETH-SP-G2 PoE Surge Protector

Inline PoE surge protection for outdoor network devices
- Passive passthrough design passes PoE+ up to 30W without power draw
- Clamps lightning and transient overvoltage spikes at remote locations
- Outdoor-rated external module integrates into existing wired networks
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Ubiquiti

SKU: F-POE-G2

Ubiquiti F-POE-G2 Fiber-to-Ethernet PoE Media Converter

Fiber-to-Ethernet PoE converter pair for 1 Gbps remote deployments
- 1 Gbps bidirectional Ethernet over single-mode or multimode fiber
- Central unit injects power onto fiber; remote unit extracts both power & data
- No configuration needed—transparent operation from aggregation point to edge
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Ubiquiti

SKU: FLEXHD-CM-3

Ubiquiti FLEXHD-CM-3 Recessed Ceiling Mount 3-Pack

Recessed ceiling mount 3-pack for FlexHD APs, fits standard drop ceilings
- Flush-mount design hides APs in drop-ceiling grids while preserving RF performance
- Lightweight polycarbonate construction at 85g per unit won't strain ceiling grids
- Compact ⌀87.1 × 112mm form factor fits within standard 4-inch ceiling tiles
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Ubiquiti

SKU: HORN-5-30

Ubiquiti HORN-5-30 5 GHz Horn Antenna

5 GHz directional horn antenna for point-to-point wireless backhaul
- 802.11a/n/ac support across standard 5 GHz unlicensed spectrum
- 2–5 mile range with focused RF gain and low side-lobe interference
- Standard mast mount, 17.4 lbs, integrates with UISP Wireless radios
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Ubiquiti

SKU: HORN-5-45

Ubiquiti HORN-5-45 5GHz Directional Horn Antenna

5GHz horn antenna for UISP point-to-point wireless links with sidelobe rejection
- 5GHz 802.11a/n/ac operation with directional beamwidth for focused RF transmission
- Horn geometry rejects off-axis RF to minimize co-channel interference in multi-sector deployments
- Lightweight 1.8 lb design with standard connectors for UISP Wireless integration
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SKU: HORN-5-60

Ubiquiti HORN-5-60 5GHz Directional Horn Antenna

5GHz directional horn antenna with 60° beamwidth for wireless backhaul
- 60-degree beamwidth balances directional gain with multi-endpoint coverage
- 5GHz 802.11a/n/ac compatible for standard WiFi infrastructure integration
- Horn form factor rejects off-axis multipath and co-channel interference
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SKU: HORN-5-90

Ubiquiti HORN-5-90 90° Horn Antenna for UISP Wireless

90° horn antenna for UISP wireless point-to-point deployments
- 90-degree beamwidth balances sector coverage with interference rejection
- Horn form factor with sidelobe suppression for spectrum-efficient operation
- Standard RF connectors, outdoor-rated with weather-sealed design
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Ubiquiti

SKU: INS-3AF-I-G

Ubiquiti INS-3AF-I-G PoE Injector

Compact 24V PoE converter for UniFi and airMAX indoor devices
- Dual Gigabit RJ45 ports with 24V passive PoE on pairs 4,5+ and 7,8
- 0.5A max output with ±15kV ESD/surge protection on Ethernet
- Inline form factor (30.3 × 95.5 mm) rated 0–70°C for indoor deployment
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What to Look For When Buying

The six decisions that matter most before you spec.

PoE Power Budget Math

A 24-port PoE+ switch with 370W total budget can't actually run 24 outdoor cameras at peak 25W each. Simultaneous peak — not nameplate — is the limit. Always verify per-port PoE allocation and total budget against actual camera load. See PoE budget planning and why your PoE switch fails after 18 cameras.

328-Foot Ethernet Limit

Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A all top out at 100 meters (328ft) per TIA-568. Past that, you need a media converter to fiber, a PoE extender, or an intermediate switch. Common gotcha: in-wall patch + faceplate + drop + jumper all count against 328ft. Long runs to perimeter cameras frequently exceed the limit — plan for fiber or coax-PoE extension.

Managed vs Unmanaged Switches

Unmanaged switches work for small deployments but provide no VLAN segmentation, no QoS for video traffic, no monitoring, and no remote troubleshooting. Managed switches (Layer 2 or Layer 3) let you isolate cameras on a dedicated VLAN, prioritize video over office traffic, and diagnose link failures from a central SNMP platform. Spec managed for any deployment over 8 cameras.

UPS Sizing & Runtime

NVR + switches + cameras + access control have very different power profiles than office gear. Size UPS for actual wattage of all connected loads + 20% headroom, and calculate runtime with battery-life curves (runtime is non-linear — doubling load often cuts runtime 60%+). Surveillance UPS should provide 15-30 min to accommodate generator transfer or graceful shutdown.

Copper vs Fiber Uplinks

In-rack uplinks on 10G copper (Cat6A) work fine for short runs. Between-building and multi-floor uplinks should be fiber — single-mode for >300m, multimode for under. Fiber is also electrically isolated, which matters in lightning-prone environments. Axis, Hanwha, and Ubiquiti switches include SFP/SFP+ uplinks across most models.

Cooling & Airflow in Racks

Surveillance gear runs 24/7 — a closed rack at 90°F interior temperature will fail drives and switches faster than spec. Specify perforated doors, rack-mount fans, and leave 1U of airflow gap above/below heat-generating equipment. NVRs with internal fans need front-to-back airflow; network switches vary by vendor. Check thermal spec before sealing a wall-mount enclosure.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect outdoor performance.

802.3af / at / bt PoE Standards

802.3af = 15.4W/port (entry cameras), 802.3at PoE+ = 25.5W/port (most outdoor cameras), 802.3bt PoE++ Type 3 = 60W, Type 4 = 90W (PTZ, heated, multi-sensor). Specify switch support for the highest standard your cameras need — future-proofing with PoE++ switches costs marginally more.

TIA-568 Cabling Standards

Cat5e rated to 1 Gbps at 100m. Cat6 rated to 10 Gbps at 55m, 1 Gbps at 100m. Cat6A rated to 10 Gbps at 100m with proper grounding. Use Cat6A for new surveillance cabling runs — marginal cost premium over Cat6, meaningful margin for long runs + high PoE.

SFP / SFP+ / QSFP+ Modules

Small Form-factor Pluggable optics for fiber uplinks. SFP = 1 Gbps, SFP+ = 10 Gbps, QSFP+ = 40 Gbps. Match module to switch vendor compatibility (some vendors lock to their own brand of optics). Multimode fiber with OM3/OM4 for ≤300m, single-mode for longer or future-proof runs.

VLAN Segmentation

Dedicated VLAN for surveillance isolates camera traffic from office network — improves security (camera-to-camera lateral movement blocked), performance (no contention with office traffic), and troubleshooting. Configure access-control and intercom VLANs separately. Managed switches required; unmanaged switches cannot segment.

Long-Reach PoE Extension

Ethernet-over-Coax (EoC) extends Ethernet + PoE to 1,500+ feet over existing RG59 coax — ideal for analog-to-IP retrofits. Ethernet-over-UTP extenders push runs to 4,000ft over CAT cable. NVT Phybridge CHARIoT, Altronix eBridge, and Veracity Highwire are the common product families. Rate-limited to 100 Mbps typically.

UPS Topology: Line-Interactive vs Double-Conversion

Line-interactive UPS switch to battery on power failure — sufficient for office gear. Double-conversion (online) UPS convert AC→DC→AC continuously, providing perfectly conditioned power — required for sensitive SCADA/security gear in dirty-power environments. Specify double-conversion for NVRs at critical sites.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

8-Camera Single-Site Retrofit

Existing network + 8 outdoor IP cameras. Add a 16-port managed PoE+ switch (Ubiquiti UniFi, Axis T85) on a dedicated VLAN. 1U rack UPS for the NVR + switch. 120-160 watts total PoE budget comfortably runs 8 outdoor cameras with heater + IR.

48-Camera Campus Upgrade

Four buildings, 48 cameras total, existing fiber backbone. Per-building 24-port PoE++ switch with SFP+ fiber uplink to core. Dedicated surveillance VLAN, QoS for video traffic, SNMP monitoring. 2-post relay rack in each IDF closet with dedicated surveillance UPS.

Perimeter Fence Line (1,200ft)

6 bullet cameras + 2 PTZs along perimeter fence, main NVR in building. Fiber media converter + outdoor-rated fiber to a PoE++ switch in a weatherproof enclosure at the fence line. Alternative: NVT Phybridge CHARIoT over existing coax for retrofit applications.

Multi-Floor Office Tower

Stacked IDFs on every floor, cameras + access control + intercom on dedicated VLANs. Cisco Catalyst or Ubiquiti UniFi Pro managed switches per floor with 10G fiber uplink to building core. Per-IDF 3U UPS. Integration with VMS and access control head-end at main BDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate PoE budget for a camera deployment?

Sum the peak wattage of every camera (not nameplate — check spec sheet for "PoE class" or "max consumption"). Add 15-20% headroom for inrush during cold-start. The result is your required simultaneous-peak PoE budget. A 24-port PoE+ switch advertised at 370W can only run about 18 outdoor cameras with heaters + IR — see PoE budget planning.

What's the maximum Ethernet cable run for an IP camera?

100 meters (328 feet) per TIA-568 — total distance from switch port to camera port. That includes in-rack patch cords, in-wall cabling, faceplate jack, and camera jumper. For longer runs, use fiber with a media converter or a long-reach PoE extender. Going past 328ft on copper causes intermittent packet loss that looks like camera problems.

Do I need managed or unmanaged PoE switches?

For more than 8 cameras or any mixed-use network (cameras sharing infrastructure with office traffic), specify managed. VLAN segmentation isolates camera traffic for security and performance; QoS ensures video gets bandwidth priority; SNMP monitoring surfaces failures before users call. Unmanaged switches are acceptable only for small standalone deployments.

What UPS runtime should I plan for an NVR + switch?

15-30 minutes of runtime at actual load is typical — enough to ride through brief outages or allow graceful shutdown before battery exhaustion. For sites with generator transfer, 5-10 minutes is sufficient. Size UPS wattage for actual connected load + 20%, and use the vendor's runtime-at-load curve (runtime is non-linear). Double-conversion UPS for sensitive or dirty-power sites.

How far can I extend PoE past 328 feet?

Ethernet-over-Coax extenders (NVT Phybridge CHARIoT, Altronix eBridge) push Ethernet + PoE to 1,500+ feet over existing RG59/RG6 coax — ideal for analog-to-IP retrofits. UTP-based extenders reach 2,000-4,000 feet on Cat cable at reduced bandwidth (typically 100 Mbps). For new runs over 328ft, fiber + PoE switch at the camera end is usually cleaner architecture.

Should I put cameras on a separate VLAN?

Yes — always. A dedicated camera VLAN isolates camera traffic from office network for security (blocks camera-to-camera lateral movement if one is compromised), performance (cameras don't contend with office bandwidth), and troubleshooting (camera traffic is cleanly separated for packet capture). Requires managed switches; takes 10 minutes to configure on Ubiquiti UniFi, Cisco Catalyst, or any enterprise switch.

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