Network Switches, PoE Injectors & Surveillance Infrastructure

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Ubiquiti

SKU: UF-SPLITTER-8

Ubiquiti UF-SPLITTER-8 Passive Optical Splitter

8-port passive fiber splitter, no power required for UISP networks
- Single fiber input splits to 8 outputs with ~10–11 dB insertion loss per port
- Zero external power, management, or configuration needed at distribution point
- Reduces fiber runs and trenching costs in FTTP and campus deployments
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SKU: UF-WIFI-US

Ubiquiti UF-WIFI-US Wall-Mountable Wireless Access Point

Wall-mount WiFi AP with 4 Gigabit ports and GPON fiber support
- 2.488 Gbps throughput handles concurrent wireless and wired clients
- Four gigabit ethernet ports eliminate need for external switch
- 802.11n wireless with GPON support for fiber network integration
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SKU: UF-WIFI6

Ubiquiti UF-WIFI6 WiFi 6 GPON Access Point

WiFi 6 GPON access point—fiber termination + wireless in one unit
- 2.4 Gbps downstream / 1.2 Gbps upstream GPON throughput matches modern fiber tiers
- Four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for wired endpoints requiring low latency
- 802.11ax WiFi 6 with backward compatibility across ac, n, and legacy standards
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SKU: UISP-BOX

Ubiquiti UISP-BOX Outdoor Management Enclosure

Outdoor enclosure for UISP management controllers at the network edge
- Weatherproof housing protects equipment from rain, dust, and temperature swings
- Mounts on pole, wall, or mast with minimal hardware at 1.32 lb
- Integrates with Ubiquiti UISP software for distributed deployments
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SKU: UISP-BOX-PLUS

Ubiquiti UISP-BOX-PLUS Weatherproof Management Enclosure

Weatherproof enclosure for outdoor UISP management hardware
- Protects sensitive electronics from rain, dust, and environmental contaminants
- Lightweight at 1.32 lbs for flexible pole and wall mounting without reinforcement
- Compact form factor fits distributed outdoor sites with space constraints
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UISP-CABLE-CARRIER

Ubiquiti UISP-CABLE-CARRIER Industrial Ethernet Cable 1000 ft

1000 ft industrial Ethernet cable with 24 AWG for outdoor broadband
- 24 AWG conductors withstand installation stress and vibration better than consumer Cat5e
- Industrial ESD protection prevents transient voltage spikes in outdoor deployments
- UV and moisture-resistant jacket rated for outdoor conditions and PoE 802.3af/at/bt
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SKU: UISP-CABLE-PRO

Ubiquiti UISP-CABLE-PRO UISP Management Device

1000ft cable spool for UISP backbone and long-distance runs
- 1000-foot length supports extended fiber or copper network deployments
- Cable spool form factor designed for UISP infrastructure installations
- Compatible with Ubiquiti UISP-series network components and frameworks
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SKU: UISP-CONNECTOR-GND

Ubiquiti UISP-CONNECTOR-GND Grounding Wire Connector

Grounding connector for UISP tower and cabinet deployments with surge protection
- Earth bonding for outdoor installations to prevent lightning strike and surge damage
- Standardized UISP family interface eliminates custom fabrication and cross-sourcing
- Lightweight 0.85 lb form factor fits dense cabinet and pole-mount layouts
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SKU: UISP-CONNECTOR-SHD

Ubiquiti UISP-CONNECTOR-SHD Shielded RJ45 Connector

Shielded RJ45 connector for UISP ecosystems with EMI protection
- Shielded design reduces electromagnetic interference in dense deployments
- Standard RJ45 form factor compatible with Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A cabling
- Indoor and outdoor rated for UISP management device installations
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SKU: UISP-CONSOLE

Ubiquiti UISP-CONSOLE UISP Management Device

9-port gigabit managed switch for UISP network deployments
- 9 gigabit ports at 10/100/1000 Mbps for access and backhaul
- Web GUI, CLI, and SNMP management for remote configuration
- Compact 5.95 lb form factor for distributed PoP installations
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SKU: UISP-DISH

Ubiquiti UISP-DISH UISP Management Device

Centralized management hub for UISP wireless infrastructure deployments
- Multi-site management from single interface scales small to carrier-class networks
- Real-time visibility into device health, bandwidth, and network performance metrics
- Dish form factor with field-hardened construction for indoor and outdoor mounting
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SKU: UISP-DISH-MINI

Ubiquiti UISP-DISH-MINI UISP Management Device

Centralized UISP management device for multi-site wireless networks
- Dish-integrated form factor aligns with Rocket Dish antenna family
- Lightweight 7.5 lb design for tower and rooftop installations
- Single-platform configuration and monitoring across distributed sites
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SKU: UISP-FIBER-OLT-XGS

Ubiquiti UISP-FIBER-OLT-XGS UISP Management Device

8-port XGS-PON OLT with 100 Gbps aggregate uplink for fiber networks
- 10 Gbps per port across 8 XGS-PON ports for concurrent subscriber connections
- 100 Gbps aggregate uplink capacity for core network integration and backhaul
- 1U rack-mount form factor with native UISP management integration
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SKU: UISP-FIBER-XG

Ubiquiti UISP-FIBER-XG UISP Management Device

10 Gbps fiber ONU with 24V PoE for GPON/XGS-PON networks
- 10 Gbps downstream / 2.5 Gbps upstream on single optical port
- 24V PoE powered—no separate power infrastructure required
- GPON and XGS-PON compatible for fiber-to-premises deployments
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SKU: UISP-FIBER-XGS

Ubiquiti UISP-FIBER-XGS UISP Management Device

10 Gbps fiber OLT for UISP-managed FTTP network aggregation
- 10 Gbps symmetrical throughput with 1x XGS-PON + 1x 10GbE port
- Native UISP platform integration for centralized provisioning & monitoring
- Compact 0.49 lb form factor fits tight telecom cabinet deployments
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SKU: UISP-HORN

Ubiquiti UISP-HORN UISP Management Device

Centralized UISP management hub for distributed wireless ISP networks
- Native device provisioning and firmware deployment across airMAX ac/ad infrastructure
- Cloud-connected or on-premises operation with integrated billing and analytics
- Compact 14.2 lb form factor fits NOC, colocation, or regional deployment sites
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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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