Network Switches, PoE Injectors & Surveillance Infrastructure

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Ubiquiti

SKU: UISP-P

Ubiquiti UISP-P Management Device

Centralized management appliance for hundreds of distributed UISP devices
- Bulk provisioning and firmware updates across hundreds of endpoints simultaneously
- REST API integration with existing billing, NOC, and provisioning platforms
- Active/passive and active/active HA modes with isolated management VLAN
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UISP-P-PRO

Ubiquiti UISP-P-PRO Management Device

Centralized management for 50+ UISP Wired devices across sites
- Single interface for provisioning, configuration, and firmware deployment
- Real-time dashboards aggregate performance metrics and device status
- Automated onboarding workflows reduce day-one setup time at scale
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UISP-R

Ubiquiti UISP-R UISP Management Device

Centralized UISP management appliance with 8 Gigabit ports
- Eight Gigabit ports for direct connectivity to multiple network segments
- Desktop form factor weighing 3.1 lbs fits NOC and server room deployments
- PoE-powered operation simplifies integration into existing installations
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UISP-R-PRO

Ubiquiti UISP-R-PRO Centralized Management Device

Centralized management hub for distributed UISP wired networks with 10G uplink
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet keeps management traffic isolated from production data
- CLI and web GUI support both automation workflows and day-to-day operations
- Desktop form factor (1.32 lbs) provisions and monitors multiple UISP devices
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UISP-S

Ubiquiti UISP-S UISP Management Device

Nine-port Gigabit switch with PoE for fiber network management
- Nine Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbps) for uplink and device connectivity
- Powered by PoE (802.3af) — no separate power infrastructure required
- Consolidates management, monitoring, and Layer 2 switching in one appliance
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SKU: UISP-S-PLUS

Ubiquiti UISP-S-PLUS UISP Management Device

160W PoE management hub with 4x 10G SFP+ and 4x 2.5 GbE ports
- 160W PoE budget at 27V passive powers up to 40W per 4-pair port
- Mixed 10G fiber (SFP+) and 2.5 GbE copper uplinks for layered connectivity
- Local web UI or UISP Application management; desk, wall, rack, outdoor mount
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UISP-S-PRO

Ubiquiti UISP-S-PRO 24-Port Managed Gigabit PoE Switch

24-port Gigabit PoE switch for carrier and enterprise networks
- All 24 ports deliver Gigabit speed + PoE on single cables
- Managed switching with CLI, Web GUI, VLAN, QoS, and port mirroring
- 19-inch rack mount form factor, 11 lbs, integrates with UISP ecosystem
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UK-ULTRA

Ubiquiti UK-ULTRA Compact Indoor/Outdoor WiFi 5 Access Point

Compact WiFi 5 AP rated IPX6 for pole mount in harsh outdoor sites
- 866.7 Mbps on 5 GHz, 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz across dual bands
- Only 8W power consumption; runs on standard PoE without infrastructure upgrades
- UV-stabilized housing operates −40 to 60°C; withstands 125 mph wind loading
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UMA-D-US

Ubiquiti UMA-D-US Dual-Band Directional Mesh Antenna

Directional dual-band mesh antenna for point-to-point outdoor range
- 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi 6 operation with focused RF pattern
- Pole or wall mount installation, 1 lb weight for easy deployment
- Concentrated coverage reduces co-channel interference in multi-node setups
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UMR

Ubiquiti UMR Wireless Access Point

Compact managed mobile router for field ops and temporary sites
- Aluminum enclosure at 148g with CLI, Web GUI, and SNMP management
- 127.5 x 89.4 x 68.8mm footprint fits vehicle and portable deployments
- Fully managed access point for emergency response and remote connectivity
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UMR-INDUSTRIAL

Ubiquiti UMR-INDUSTRIAL LTE Mobile Router with Dual Gigabit Ethernet

Industrial LTE router with dual gigabit ethernet for remote deployments
- 150 Mbps LTE Cat 4 uplink with 802.11b/g/n WiFi for concurrent connectivity
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports enable WAN failover and redundant wired access
- Compact 0.65 lb form factor fits enclosures, vehicle mounts, and pole installations
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UMR-ULTRA

Ubiquiti UMR-ULTRA Router/Gateway

Compact LTE gateway with WiFi for remote sites without fixed broadband
- 150 Mbps LTE modem with 802.11b/g/n WiFi in 0.6 lb ultra-compact form
- DIN rail or wall-mountable design fits space-constrained industrial deployments
- Web GUI and CLI management integrates with UniFi ecosystem for remote config
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UNAS-2-B

Ubiquiti UNAS-2-B UniFi Storage with (2) 3.5" HDD bays

Compact 2-bay NAS for UniFi camera sites with 2.5 GbE and PoE++
- Two 3.5" HDD bays support 4–8 camera recording with local redundancy
- 2.5 GbE port handles continuous multi-camera streams without bottleneck
- Integrates directly into UniFi Network console for unified management
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UNAS-2-W

Ubiquiti UNAS-2-W UniFi Storage with (2) 3.5" HDD bays, WH

Compact 2-bay NAS with 2.5 GbE for UniFi surveillance and backup
- Two 3.5" HDD bays support large-capacity storage for multi-camera systems
- 2.5 GbE port handles concurrent streams without network upgrades
- PoE++ adapter included; mounts on wall or desktop in tight spaces
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SKU: UNAS-4-B

Ubiquiti UNAS-4-B UniFi Storage with (2) 3.5" HDD bays BLK

Compact UniFi NAS with dual 3.5" bays, PoE++ powered, up to 16TB
- Stores up to 16TB across two 3.5" HDD bays for UniFi Protect recording
- 2.5 GbE connection handles concurrent camera streams without bottlenecks
- PoE++ powered with included adapter—no separate PSU needed for deployment
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SKU: UNAS-4-W

Ubiquiti UNAS-4-W UniFi Storage with (2) 3.5" HDD bays WHT

Compact UniFi NAS with dual 3.5" bays and 2.5 GbE for surveillance
- Two 3.5" HDD bays support up to 16TB capacity for video storage
- 2.5 GbE Ethernet port handles multi-camera recording and backups
- PoE+++ powered with native UniFi Network Console management
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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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