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Ubiquiti

SKU: UDB-SWITCH-US

Ubiquiti UDB-SWITCH-US Network Switch

WiFi 5 bridge switch with Gigabit wired port for remote sites
- 866.7 Mbps wireless (5 GHz, 802.11ac 2×2 MIMO) plus 1× GbE RJ45
- Compact 130×55×34mm polycarbonate form factor, 25W max consumption
- UniFi-compatible WiFi management, operates -10 to 40°C for indoor/outdoor
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SKU: UDB-US

Ubiquiti UDB-US PoE Wireless Device Bridge

WiFi 5 bridge converts wireless signal to 25W PoE for remote devices
- 802.11ac WiFi 5 (5 GHz) reaches 866.7 Mbps with 2x2 MIMO, low latency
- 25W PoE output powers IP cameras and access points from single Gigabit port
- Wall-mount design with 100–240V AC input; works with UniFi Auto-Link setup
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UDM-PRO

Ubiquiti UDM-PRO 10G Security Gateway Router

Enterprise 1U gateway with 3.5 Gbps IPS routing and integrated NVR
- 3.5 Gbps IPS-enabled throughput scans all traffic without performance loss
- Dual WAN ports with 10G SFP+ uplink for redundancy and high-speed backhaul
- Manages 100+ UniFi devices and 1,000 concurrent clients from single appliance
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SKU: UDM-PRO-MAX

Ubiquiti UDM-PRO-MAX UniFi Dream Machine

1U rack-mount unified security appliance with 10G uplink and 5 Gbps IPS
- Quad-core ARM processor with 5 Gbps IPS routing for encrypted threat inspection
- SFP+ 10G port for high-speed uplinks without security bottlenecks
- 1U form factor with internal 100W power supply, ±15kV ESD protection
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UDM-SE

Ubiquiti UDM-SE UniFi Dream Machine Security & Routing Appliance

Rack-mount security gateway with 3.5 Gbps IPS routing and 10G uplink
- 3.5 Gbps IPS routing throughput handles encrypted traffic without bottleneck
- 10G SFP+ and 2.5GbE uplinks for future-proof branch connectivity
- Integrated Gigabit PoE switch with 190W budget for access points and sensors
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UDR7

Ubiquiti UDR7 UniFi Dream Router

WiFi 7 unified router with 10G throughput for SMB and residential
- WiFi 7 (802.11be) with backward compatibility to 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- Three Ethernet ports and quad-core 1.5 GHz processor in compact desktop form
- Operates on universal AC input (100–240V) with 26W power consumption
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SKU: UDW

Ubiquiti UDW UniFi Dream Wall

Wall-mount unified appliance with WiFi 6, 10G throughput, dual PSU
- 3.5 GBps sustained 10 Gigabit connectivity for high-bandwidth aggregation
- WiFi 6 (802.11ax) plus legacy support (a/b/g/n/ac) for mixed deployments
- Redundant hot-swappable 550W supplies rated 100–240V for continuous operation
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UF-GP-B+

Ubiquiti UF-GP-B+ GPON Optical Transceiver Module

GPON transceiver module for UISP Fiber networks, plug-and-play
- Host-powered design—no external PSU required for simplified deployment
- Compact optical module integrates directly into UISP Fiber equipment
- Standards-based GPON signaling for fiber-to-copper bridging in FTTH setups
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UF-GP-C+

Ubiquiti UF-GP-C+ SFP Module

SFP+ single-mode fiber module for UniFi & UISP long-range links
- Hot-swappable SFP+ transceiver for campus and metropolitan deployments
- Single-mode fiber supports extended distances without copper limitations
- Integrates into standard SFP+ slots on Ubiquiti switches and routers
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UF-INSTANT

Ubiquiti UF-INSTANT Compact GPON Customer Premises Equipment

Compact GPON CPE with 2.5 Gbps downstream over 20 km single fiber
- 2.488 Gbps downstream / 1.244 Gbps upstream on standard ITU-G.984 GPON
- 20 km physical reach eliminates need for regenerators in last-mile runs
- SC/APC single-fiber connection with minimal 2W power consumption
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SKU: UF-OLT

Ubiquiti UF-OLT U Fiber OLT

8-port GPON OLT with dual 10 Gbps uplinks for FTTP networks
- Supports 1,024 concurrent ONUs across 8 GPON ports (128 per port)
- Dual 10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks handle aggregate backhaul traffic
- Remote & local management via UISP app, Ethernet, or serial console
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SKU: UF-OLT-4

Ubiquiti UF-OLT-4 GPON Optical Line Terminal

4-port GPON OLT with 10G uplink for 512 subscriber FTTP networks
- Terminates up to 512 ONT endpoints across four GPON SFP ports
- Dedicated 10G SFP+ uplink prevents congestion in dense deployments
- 1U rackmount design draws only 35W for space-constrained facilities
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SKU: UF-SM-PATCH-APC-APC

Ubiquiti UF-SM-PATCH-APC-APC Single-Mode Fiber Patch Cable

Single-mode APC fiber patch for UISP/UniFi long-distance backbone links
- APC connectors on both ends with 50+ dB return loss for clean optical signal
- Single-mode construction spans long distances with minimal attenuation
- Lightweight 0.5 lb design simplifies field deployment and rack management
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UF-SPLITTER-16

Ubiquiti UF-SPLITTER-16 Passive Optical Splitter

1:16 passive optical splitter for fiber point-to-multipoint distribution
- Single input splits to 16 outputs with ~12 dB optical loss, no power needed
- Zero management overhead — passive design requires no configuration or firmware
- Compact form factor fits standard fiber distribution enclosures and patch panels
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SKU: UF-SPLITTER-32

Ubiquiti UF-SPLITTER-32 UFiber Splitter 32 outputs

32-port passive optical splitter for fiber distribution without power
- 32 output ports split single fiber input across FTTP and MDU deployments
- Passive design requires no external power and eliminates active failure points
- Operates on standard UISP optical wavelengths with minimal signal loss
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SKU: UF-SPLITTER-4

Ubiquiti UF-SPLITTER-4 Passive Optical Fiber Splitter

Split one fiber to four endpoints without power or setup
- Passive 1:4 optical splitter distributes single fiber input to 4 independent ports
- Zero power required—no UPS, supply feeds, or management overhead
- Deploy and forget—no configuration, IP addresses, or firmware updates needed
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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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