Network Switches, PoE Injectors & Surveillance Infrastructure

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SKU: POE-48-24W-WH

Ubiquiti POE-48-24W-WH PoE Adapter

48V/24W PoE adapter for Ubiquiti UISP ecosystem devices
- 48V at 24W power output over standard Ethernet connection
- External form factor integrates into existing network installations
- Compatible with UISP accessory infrastructure and remote deployments
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SKU: POE-50-60W

Ubiquiti POE-50-60W 60W PoE Adapter

60W PoE adapter for UniFi devices at 50VDC with single RJ-45 port
- 60W output at 50VDC, 1.2A max for powering multiple UniFi APs or switches
- 1 Gbps data throughput isolated from power delivery, no speed reduction
- Single RJ-45 input/output for straightforward inline network injection
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SKU: POE-54V-80W

Ubiquiti POE-54V-80W PoE Injector

80W passive PoE injector for 54VDC outdoor devices and wireless gear
- Supplies 54VDC @ 1.5A (80W max) over standard Ethernet to outdoor APs and cameras
- 1500A surge protection (8/20 µs) shields downstream equipment from transient spikes
- 87% efficiency with 2-pair and 4-pair passive PoE support; 100–240V AC input
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SKU: POE-WM

Ubiquiti POE-WM PoE Adapter

Wall mount bracket for Ubiquiti PoE-24 series injectors
- Supports 10 PoE-24 injector models including 12W, 24W, and 30W variants
- Compact 84 x 51 x 2 mm form factor weighs only 9 grams
- Wall or rack mount reduces desktop footprint and improves cable management
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SKU: R5AC-LITE

Ubiquiti R5AC-LITE 5GHz Rocket AC Lite Basestation

5GHz point-to-point basestation with 500+ Mbps over worldwide bands
- 500+ Mbps throughput with dual RP-SMA connectors for tunable antenna gain
- Passive 2-pair PoE draws only 8.5W; 24V adapter included, no switch needed
- Operates -40 to 80°C across U-NII-1, 2A, 2C, 3 bands (5150–5875 MHz)
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SKU: RAD-RD2

Ubiquiti RAD-RD2 10-pack Radome for RocketDish,42.00,Tax,

10-pack radomes for RocketDish antennas with UV and moisture protection
- UV-resistant construction shields against moisture, ice buildup, and weather
- Frequency-transparent design maintains full RF performance of antenna
- 10-pack bulk format for efficient multi-site point-to-point deployments
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SKU: RD-5G30

Ubiquiti RD-5G30 5GHz 30dBi Parabolic Dish Antenna

30dBi parabolic dish for 5GHz point-to-point backhaul up to 5 miles
- 30dBi directional gain concentrates RF energy for extended range without amplifiers
- Tight 6–8° beam width minimizes interference and improves signal-to-noise ratio
- 21 lb dish ships with RocketKit mounting hardware and standard RF connectors
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SKU: RD-5G30-LW-US

Ubiquiti RD-5G30-LW-US 2-pack- 5GHz Rocket Dish,30dBi,light wei

30dBi 5GHz dish antenna 2-pack for long-range point-to-point links
- 30dBi gain over 5GHz band with directional dish for extended range
- Lightweight at 52 lbs per unit, reducing wind load and install effort
- 802.11ac/802.11n compatible for backbone and backhaul deployments
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SKU: RD-5G31-AC

Ubiquiti RD-5G31-AC 5Ghz AC Rocketdish, 31 dBi

31 dBi parabolic dish for 5GHz point-to-point wireless links
- 31 dBi gain concentrates signal for long-distance backhaul and campus links
- Parabolic dish design minimizes path loss across tree lines and buildings
- 5GHz AC band reduces interference from consumer Wi-Fi in shared spectrum
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SKU: RD-5G34

Ubiquiti RD-5G34 5GHz 34dBi Parabolic Dish Antenna

Long-range 5 GHz parabolic dish with 34 dBi gain for point-to-point backhaul
- 34 dBi directional gain concentrates RF energy for extended link distances
- 5 GHz operation integrates with UISP Wireless ecosystem for unified management
- 50 lb parabolic dish antenna with tower mounting and RocketKit included
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SKU: RP-5AC-GEN2

Ubiquiti RP-5AC-GEN2 5 GHz Wireless Basestation Radio

5 GHz outdoor basestation for wireless backhaul up to 500+ Mbps
- 500+ Mbps airMAX AC throughput on 5 GHz band with single Gigabit Ethernet
- Lightweight 2.25 lb design minimizes pole/mast structural load
- Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint campus or remote site connectivity
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SKU: RPS-AC-100W

Ubiquiti RPS-AC-100W Redundant Power Supply, AC, 100W

100W AC redundant power supply for Ubiquiti network failover
- Redundant configuration with automatic failover protection during primary loss
- 100W AC power budget supports rack and wall-mounted Ubiquiti equipment
- Indoor deployment rated for network environments requiring continuous uptime
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SKU: SM-SP-40

Ubiquiti SM-SP-40 MPPT Solar Charge Controller

MPPT solar controller for remote wireless sites, 24V 7A output
- MPPT topology recovers 15–25% more energy vs. PWM regulators
- Accepts 10–60V DC solar input, regulates to stable 24V 7A output
- Remote management via UISP, WiFi, SNMP; IPX4 weatherproofed
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SKU: U-LTE-BACKUP PRO

Ubiquiti U-LTE-BACKUP PRO LTE Backup Gateway

LTE backup gateway with dual Gigabit ports and PoE in/out
- PoE+ input powers unit; PoE output daisy-chains downstream gear
- Dual 1 Gbps Ethernet ports for primary WAN and device connectivity
- Compact 1.6 lb form factor mounts in racks or tight network spaces
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SKU: U-LTE-US

Ubiquiti U-LTE-US 4G LTE Cellular Failover Gateway

4G LTE failover gateway with automatic WAN backup for always-on connectivity
- Automatic failover via health-check policies; seamlessly switches to 4G LTE when primary WAN drops
- Managed through UniFi Controller alongside your wired network; single pane for routing and QoS
- Carrier-agnostic SIM slot works with any major provider; includes AT&T SIM and data plan
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SKU: U-POE

Ubiquiti U-POE 60W PoE++ Injector

60W PoE++ injector with Gigabit passthrough for UniFi devices
- 48V DC @ 1.25A output powers IP cameras, APs, and switches independently
- Integrated Gigabit LAN passthrough eliminates need for separate network cables
- 85+% efficiency with <1% line regulation for stable, 24/7 remote deployments
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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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Ubiquiti POE-48-24W-WH PoE Adapter

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Ubiquiti R5AC-LITE 5GHz Rocket AC Lite Basestation

Ubiquiti RAD-RD2 10-pack Radome for RocketDish,42.00,Tax,

Ubiquiti RD-5G30 5GHz 30dBi Parabolic Dish Antenna

Ubiquiti RD-5G30-LW-US 2-pack- 5GHz Rocket Dish,30dBi,light wei

Ubiquiti RD-5G31-AC 5Ghz AC Rocketdish, 31 dBi

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