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Ubiquiti

SKU: USL-SIREN

Ubiquiti USL-SIREN All-weather SuperLink siren 110 dB alarm

110 dB all-weather siren with IP56 rating for UniFi Protect
- 110 dB output audible across distributed security zones outdoors
- IP56 enclosure operates −30 to 50° C without line-voltage wiring
- Wall or ceiling mount integrates with UniFi Protect web and mobile apps
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SKU: USP-CABLE

Ubiquiti USP-CABLE 1.5m UniFi SmartPower Cable

1.5m UniFi SmartPower cable for redundant rack-mount power systems
- 1.5-meter length sized for standard 19-inch rack spacing without excess coil
- UniFi SmartPower connector works with USP-RPS and compatible network devices
- Black cable designed for data center and network closet deployments
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SKU: USP-PDU-HD

Ubiquiti USP-PDU-HD UniFi PoE Switch

45-port smart PDU for UniFi network power management and monitoring
- 30A input (24A operating) at 100–125V AC with NEMA L5-30P connector
- Ethernet management via 10/100 MbE RJ45 for remote control and monitoring
- ±8kV air / ±4kV contact ESD protection in SGCC steel 1U enclosure
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SKU: USP-PDU-PRO

Ubiquiti USP-PDU-PRO 45-Port PoE Power Switch

1U rack PDU with 45-port PoE switching and 1,875W output
- 1,875W total capacity with per-outlet remote reboot via UniFi controller
- 3x Gigabit + 1x 100 Mbps management port; 125V AC 15A input
- 1U form factor; SGCC steel enclosure rated 0–40°C; NDAA-compliant
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Ubiquiti

SKU: USP-RPS

Ubiquiti USP-RPS UniFi Redundant Power Supply

Dual-voltage 645W/54V redundant supply for UniFi infrastructure
- 645W @ 54V DC or 350W @ 12V DC output; dual AC input for automatic failover
- 1U rack mount, 442 × 326 × 44mm; fits standard 19" racks with wall-mount option
- Gigabit Ethernet management with UniFi integration; ±16kV ESD protection
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Ubiquiti

SKU: USW-16-POE

Ubiquiti USW-16-POE 16-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch

16-port Gigabit PoE+ switch with 42W budget for distributed access points
- 18 Gbps non-blocking throughput across all 16 ports simultaneously at full speed
- Each port delivers up to 30W via 802.3at PoE+ without external injectors
- 2 SFP uplinks for fiber backbone or long-distance copper aggregation
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Ubiquiti

SKU: USW-24

Ubiquiti USW-24 UniFi 24-Port Gigabit Network Switch

24-port Gigabit switch with 52 Gbps fabric for mid-scale UniFi networks
- 26 Gbps non-blocking throughput handles 20–50 access points without saturation
- 1,000 VLAN support for per-tenant or per-department network isolation
- 1U rack mount with only 25W typical power draw for multi-site deployments
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Ubiquiti

SKU: USW-24-POE

Ubiquiti USW-24-POE 24-Port Managed PoE Switch

24-port Gigabit PoE switch with 52 Gbps fabric for IP cameras
- All 24 ports deliver 1G Ethernet + PoE; 95W total budget powers 8–12 cameras
- 52 Gbps switching capacity, 26 Gbps non-blocking throughput across all ports
- 1U rack mount, supports up to 1,000 VLANs, operates –5°C to 40°C
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SKU: USW-48

Ubiquiti USW-48 48-Port Managed Network Switch

48-port 1G switch with 104 Gbps fabric for mid-scale branch networks
- 48 × 1 Gbps Ethernet ports plus 4 × 1 Gbps SFP uplinks in 1U rack form
- 52 Gbps non-blocking throughput handles all ports simultaneously at line rate
- 77 Mpps forwarding rate sustains burst traffic in dense PoE deployments
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SKU: USW-48-POE

Ubiquiti USW-48-POE 48-Port PoE+ Managed Switch

48-port PoE+ switch with 195W budget for access networks
- 32 PoE+ ports at 30W each; powers cameras, APs, phones from one unit
- 52 Gbps non-blocking fabric with 77 Mpps forwarding; no port bottlenecks
- Four 1G SFP uplinks for fiber connectivity to core or remote sites
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SKU: USW-AGGREGATION

Ubiquiti USW-AGGREGATION UniFi Network Switch

160 Gbps aggregation switch for multi-access consolidation in UniFi networks
- 160 Gbps switching capacity and 119 Mpps forwarding rate handle 10G uplink consolidation
- 36W total power consumption with internal universal AC/DC supply, no external PSU needed
- Compact 442 × 120 × 43.7 mm steel chassis with included rack mounting brackets
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SKU: USW-ENTERPRISE-24-POE

Ubiquiti USW-ENTERPRISE-24-POE 24-Port Layer 3 Managed Switch

24-port managed switch with 400W PoE for enterprise AP/camera deployments
- 24 × 2.5G PoE+ ports plus dual 10G SFP+ uplinks, 124 Gbps switching capacity
- 62 Gbps non-blocking throughput with 92 Mpps forwarding rate for zero congestion
- 400W PoE budget powers 16+ access points or 12+ PTZ cameras from single unit
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SKU: USW-ENTERPRISE-48-POE

Ubiquiti USW-ENTERPRISE-48-POE 48-Port PoE+ Switch

48-port 2.5G PoE+ switch with 720W budget and 10G uplinks
- 720W PoE+ output powers 40–50 standard cameras without external injectors
- All 48 ports run 2.5G; four 10G SFP+ uplinks for stacking or core aggregation
- 160 Gbps non-blocking switching and 238 Mpps throughput for dense deployments
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SKU: USW-ENTERPRISE-8-POE

Ubiquiti USW-ENTERPRISE-8-POE Managed PoE Switch

8-port 2.5GbE PoE+ switch with dual 10GbE uplinks for enterprise access
- 120W PoE budget delivers up to 30W per port for camera or AP clusters
- 80 Gbps switching capacity and 60 Mpps forwarding across non-blocking backplane
- Compact fanless design with NDAA compliance for federal and enterprise deployments
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SKU: USW-ENTERPRISEXG-24

Ubiquiti USW-ENTERPRISEXG-24 24-Port 10GbE Layer 3 Switch

24-port 10GbE Layer 3 switch for high-density 4K/8K IP camera deployments
- 24 x 10GbE RJ45 ports plus 2 x 25G SFP28 uplinks for zero bottlenecks
- 580 Gbps switching capacity handles multiple simultaneous 4K streams per port
- Layer 3 routing with SNMP/CLI/Web UI management and UniFi Network integration
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SKU: USW-FLEX

Ubiquiti USW-FLEX 5-Port Managed PoE++ Network Switch

Compact 5-port managed switch with 60W PoE++ for remote and outdoor sites
- 5 Gbps non-blocking throughput with 10 Gbps switching capacity, no latency
- Up to 60W PoE++ output powers high-draw APs and cameras without injectors
- -40 to 55°C rated for unheated outdoor, dock, and pole-mount installations
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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 USL-SIREN All-weather SuperLink siren 110 dB alarm

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