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SKU: USW-FLEX-2.5G-5

Ubiquiti USW-FLEX-2.5G-5 5-Port 2.5G Managed Switch

5-port 2.5G managed switch in compact desktop form, USB-C or PoE powered
- All five ports run 2.5 GbE with automatic fallback to 1G/100M/10M speeds
- 25 Gbps switching capacity with 12.5 Gbps non-blocking throughput in 4.6 x 3.5 inch chassis
- Powers via USB Type-C or PoE injection; 5W typical consumption for remote/battery deployments
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SKU: USW-FLEX-2.5G-8

Ubiquiti USW-FLEX-2.5G-8 8-Port 2.5GbE Network Switch

8-port 2.5GbE compact switch with 10G hybrid uplink for UniFi
- Eight 2.5GbE ports with 60 Gbps switching capacity, non-blocking throughput
- Hybrid 10G uplink supports RJ45 copper or SFP+ fiber for backbone links
- Fanless design, PoE+ or USB-C powered, operates −20°C to 45°C
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SKU: USW-FLEX-2.5G-8-POE

Ubiquiti USW-FLEX-2.5G-8-POE 8-Port PoE++ Switch

8-port 2.5G PoE++ switch with 10 GbE uplink for edge deployments
- 210W PoE budget (90W per port) powers multiple 4K cameras or APs
- 60 Gbps switching fabric, 30 Gbps non-blocking throughput, 45 Mpps
- Flexible mounting: desktop, wall, DIN-rail, magnetic; −20 to +45°C rated
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SKU: USW-FLEX-3

Ubiquiti USW-FLEX-3 5-Port Managed Gigabit Switch with Universal PoE

5-port gigabit switch with PoE on every port for remote sites
- Universal 802.3af/at PoE across all five ports powers APs, cameras, phones
- Gigabit (1000 Mbps) per port with managed switching and UniFi integration
- Compact 2.35 lb form factor mounts on wall or in rack with single power input
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SKU: USW-FLEX-MINI

Ubiquiti USW-FLEX-MINI 5-Port Gigabit PoE Switch

Compact 5-port gigabit switch powered by USB-C for tight spaces
- 10 Gbps switching capacity with 5 Gbps non-blocking throughput
- Single USB Type-C power (2.5W max) eliminates dedicated infrastructure
- Supports up to 1,000 VLANs for network segmentation and isolation
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SKU: USW-FLEX-MINI-3

Ubiquiti USW-FLEX-MINI-3 5-Port Managed PoE+ Switch

Compact 5-port gigabit switch with PoE+ on all ports
- All five ports deliver PoE+ power at 1 Gbps for direct endpoint powering
- Managed switching with VLAN, QoS, and port mirroring for traffic control
- Desktop or wall-mount form factor at 6.1 x 4.3 x 1.5 inches, 0.33 lb
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SKU: USW-FLEX-MINI-5

Ubiquiti USW-FLEX-MINI-5 UniFi Network Switch

5-port Gigabit switch with PoE+ for compact UniFi deployments
- All five ports run at 10/100/1000 Mbps with PoE+ power delivery
- Web GUI and CLI management integrated into UniFi controller ecosystem
- Weighs 1.05 lb—ideal for space-constrained branch and edge locations
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SKU: USW-FLEX-UTILITY

Ubiquiti USW-FLEX-UTILITY UniFi Network Switch

Outdoor-rated UniFi switch for pole and wall mounting in harsh environments
- Ruggedized enclosure with electrical isolation for remote site deployments
- Centralized UniFi management integration across outdoor network infrastructure
- Lightweight 2.85 lb design fits rooftop, perimeter, and tower installations
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SKU: USW-FLEX-XG

Ubiquiti USW-FLEX-XG UniFi Network Switch

Compact 10GbE switch with 82 Gbps capacity for UniFi networks
- Four 10GbE ports plus 1GbE management in 135×185×32mm footprint
- 82 Gbps switching capacity with 41 Gbps non-blocking throughput
- 25W max power consumption; supports 1,000 VLANs for network segmentation
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SKU: USW-LITE-16-POE

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

16-port Gigabit PoE+ switch, 45W budget, compact desktop form
- All 16 ports deliver 802.3at PoE+ (up to 30W each) with single Ethernet cable
- 32 Gbps switching capacity, non-blocking architecture for wire-speed throughput
- 192 × 185 × 44 mm footprint fits wall mounts, closets, and branch office shelves
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SKU: USW-LITE-8-POE

Ubiquiti USW-LITE-8-POE 8-Port Managed PoE Switch

8-port managed switch with 52W PoE+ for distributed networks
- All 8 ports deliver PoE+ (up to 30W each) for APs, cameras, phones
- 16 Gbps switching with 8 Gbps non-blocking throughput, no bottlenecks
- Compact desktop/wall-mount design with included 60W AC/DC adapter
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SKU: USW-MISSION-CRITICAL

Ubiquiti USW-MISSION-CRITICAL 9-Port Managed Gigabit Switch

9-port Gigabit switch with non-blocking throughput and 120W PoE++ for mission-critical networks
- 9 Gbps non-blocking throughput means all ports forward simultaneously without congestion
- 120W PoE++ budget powers eight simultaneous high-draw devices like IP cameras
- 13 Mpps forwarding rate with sub-microsecond latency for VoIP and real-time apps
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SKU: USW-PRO-24-POE

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

24-port Gigabit + 400W PoE++ for dense access deployments
- 400W PoE++ budget powers 16–20 IP cameras or mixed APs/phones per unit
- 88 Gbps switching fabric with 44 Gbps non-blocking throughput, no arbitration
- Dual 10G SFP+ uplinks and 1,000 VLAN support for managed segmentation
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SKU: USW-PRO-48

Ubiquiti USW-PRO-48 48-Port Gigabit Network Switch

48-port gigabit switch with 176 Gbps fabric for UniFi networks
- All 48 ports run at full 1000 Mbps with 131 Mpps forwarding rate
- 176 Gbps switching capacity handles simultaneous multi-port flows without bottleneck
- 60W power consumption via universal AC input fits standard 19-inch racks
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SKU: USW-PRO-48-POE

Ubiquiti USW-PRO-48-POE 48-Port Managed Network Switch

48-port managed switch with 660W PoE for converged enterprise deployments
- 40× PoE+ (32W) + 8× PoE++ (64W) ports eliminate external injectors
- 176 Gbps switching capacity with four 10G SFP+ uplinks for core scaling
- Layer 2/3 routing, 1,000 VLAN support, web UI and UniFi Controller management
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SKU: USW-PRO-8-POE

Ubiquiti USW-PRO-8-POE Managed PoE Network Switch

8-port Gigabit PoE switch with dual 10G uplinks and 120W power budget
- 120W PoE supports four 30W cameras or eight access points without separate PSUs
- 56 Gbps switching fabric, 28 Gbps non-blocking throughput—no port contention
- Compact desktop form factor with dual 10G SFP+ uplinks for fiber or copper
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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 USW-FLEX-2.5G-5 5-Port 2.5G Managed Switch

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Ubiquiti USW-FLEX-2.5G-8-POE 8-Port PoE++ Switch

Ubiquiti USW-FLEX-3 5-Port Managed Gigabit Switch with Universal PoE

Ubiquiti USW-FLEX-MINI 5-Port Gigabit PoE Switch

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

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Ubiquiti USW-PRO-48 48-Port Gigabit Network Switch

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