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Ubiquiti

SKU: USW-PRO-AGGREGATION

Ubiquiti USW-PRO-AGGREGATION UniFi Network Switch

760 Gbps aggregation switch with 28×10G + 4×25G for enterprise cores
- 380 Gbps non-blocking throughput and 565 Mpps forwarding for low-latency fabric
- Mix of 10G SFP+ and 25G SFP28 ports supports legacy and modern fiber deployments
- 1,000 VLAN support with Ethernet management integration into UniFi SDN controller
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SKU: USW-PRO-HD-24

Ubiquiti USW-PRO-HD-24 UniFi Network Switch

24-port 2.5GbE switch with dual 10GbE uplinks for dense video deployments
- 24 × 2.5GbE ports eliminate single-camera gigabit bottlenecks on 4K surveillance
- Dual 10GbE + four SFP+ uplinks support fiber or copper backbone connectivity
- 115 Gbps non-blocking throughput allows all ports to record simultaneously at full rate
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SKU: USW-PRO-HD-24-POE

Ubiquiti USW-PRO-HD-24-POE 24-Port Multi-Gig PoE Switch

24-port multi-gig PoE switch with 600W budget for IP cameras and APs
- 22× 2.5GbE + 2× 10GbE ports handle simultaneous PoE delivery to all ports
- 230 Gbps switching capacity with 115 Gbps non-blocking throughput for core uplinks
- Redundant DC backup input keeps PoE running if AC power fails
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SKU: USW-PRO-MAX-16

Ubiquiti USW-PRO-MAX-16 16-Port Managed Network Switch

16-port managed switch with 84 Gbps capacity for branch offices
- 16 × 1 Gbps ports with 84 Gbps switching fabric and 62 Mpps throughput
- Integrates with UniFi Dream Machine for centralized VLAN and policy control
- Ultra-low 25W DC power consumption with compact steel enclosure
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SKU: USW-PRO-MAX-16-POE

Ubiquiti USW-PRO-MAX-16-POE 84Gbps Managed Network Switch

16-port managed switch with 84 Gbps throughput and 210W PoE
- 84 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity handles multiple 4K streams simultaneously
- 210W PoE budget at 30W per port powers 16 cameras, APs, or edge devices
- UniFi management integration over Ethernet simplifies VLANs, QoS, and monitoring
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SKU: USW-PRO-MAX-24

Ubiquiti USW-PRO-MAX-24 UniFi Managed Network Switch

24×2.5G + 2×10G SFP+ rack switch, 112 Gbps non-blocking backbone
- 24 multi-gigabit ports at 2.5G native speed eliminate 1G bottlenecks
- Two 10G SFP+ uplinks for high-capacity core or inter-building trunks
- 83 Mpps forwarding rate with support for up to 1,000 VLANs
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SKU: USW-PRO-MAX-24-POE

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

24-port PoE switch with 112 Gbps fabric for mid-size networks
- All 24 ports deliver PoE power; 550W budget eliminates separate injectors
- 112 Gbps switching capacity handles concurrent 1 Gbps flows without bottleneck
- Compact 442×325×44mm chassis fits standard 19" racks; universal AC input
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SKU: USW-PRO-MAX-48

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

48-port 1U switch with 224 Gbps fabric for mixed-speed enterprise LANs
- 32×1G + 16×2.5G + 4×10G SFP+ ports—right-sized speeds per tier
- 112 Gbps non-blocking throughput, 167 Mpps forwarding for zero latency
- 1U rackmount, 100W AC/DC universal input, supports 1,000 VLANs
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SKU: USW-PRO-MAX-48-POE

Ubiquiti USW-PRO-MAX-48-POE 48-Port Managed PoE Switch

48-port PoE switch with 720W simultaneous power for enterprise deployments
- 720W PoE++ budget across all 48 ports powers dozens of APs or cameras
- 224 Gbps switching capacity with 112 Gbps non-blocking throughput for mixed workloads
- Multi-speed architecture: 48×1G + 8×2.5G + 2×10G SFP+ for flexible scaling
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SKU: USW-PRO-XG-10-POE

Ubiquiti USW-PRO-XG-10-POE 10GbE PoE Network Switch

10 ports of 10GbE PoE+++ in 1U for high-power device clusters
- 90W per port with 400W total PoE budget for concurrent loads
- 240 Gbps switching fabric with 120 Gbps non-blocking throughput
- Two SFP+ fiber uplinks (10G/1G) for extended reach and isolation
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SKU: USW-PRO-XG-24

Ubiquiti USW-PRO-XG-24 UniFi Network Switch

24-port 10GbE switch with 460 Gbps capacity for enterprise networks
- All 24 ports run 10GbE with 460 Gbps switching capacity and 342 Mpps forwarding
- 150W typical power consumption with universal 100–240V AC input
- Centralized management via UniFi OS Controller across your entire network
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SKU: USW-PRO-XG-24-POE

Ubiquiti USW-PRO-XG-24-POE UniFi Network Switch

24×10G SFP+ switch with integrated PoE for enterprise access layer
- 460 Gbps switching capacity and 342 Mpps forwarding rate for low-latency traffic
- Built-in 870W power supply supports concurrent data and power delivery to devices
- Compact 1RU steel enclosure with Ethernet management, operates -5 to 40°C
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SKU: USW-PRO-XG-48

Ubiquiti USW-PRO-XG-48 UniFi Network Switch

48-port 1U switch with 32x 10GbE + 16x 2.5GbE for mixed-speed deployments
- 920 Gbps switching capacity, 460 Gbps non-blocking throughput, 684 Mpps forwarding
- Four 25G SFP28 ports support fiber uplinks alongside copper Ethernet connectivity
- 250W max power, 1,000 VLAN support, operates -5 to 40°C in standard rack mount
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SKU: USW-PRO-XG-48-POE

Ubiquiti USW-PRO-XG-48-POE UniFi Network Switch

48-port 10G switch with 1,350W PoE for enterprise UniFi networks
- 48 × 10G SFP+ ports and 920 Gbps switching capacity for dense deployments
- 1,350W integrated PoE supply powers cameras, APs, and clients simultaneously
- 684 Mpps line-rate forwarding with UniFi Controller management integration
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SKU: USW-PRO-XG-8-POE

Ubiquiti USW-PRO-XG-8-POE UniFi Network Switch

10GbE managed switch with 155W PoE for enterprise aggregation
- 8× 10GbE ports + 2× SFP+ with 200 Gbps switching capacity
- 155W PoE++ budget powers high-draw devices across all 8 ports
- UniFi centralized management with 1,000 VLAN support for segmentation
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SKU: USW-PRO-XG-AGGREGATION

Ubiquiti USW-PRO-XG-AGGREGATION 32-Port 25G SFP28 Switch

32-port 25G aggregation switch with 1.6 Tbps fabric for data center backbones
- 32 × 25G SFP28 ports auto-negotiate to 10G/1G for mixed-speed deployments
- 1.6 Tbps switching capacity, 800 Gbps non-blocking throughput, 1.2 Bpps forwarding
- 1U rack mount, 200W max power, supports up to 1,000 VLANs
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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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