Switch Ubiquiti Usw-enterprise-8-poe

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In the end, I had to use two TP-Link TL-SM5310-T adapters for the testing, and it was impossible to know if they caused them to perform slower than a true 10Gbps connection, as shown on the charts. Considering the uplink role, though, the SFP+ ports’ sustained rate, in my case, was still more than fast enough. On the one hand, its 2.5Gbps ports are straightforward. On the other, I don’t have enough SFP+ devices to use the two ports simultaneously.

TP-Link Omada is essentially a budget copy of UniFi. TP-Link has done its best to replicate the UniFi ecosystem, down to some similar designs and feature limitations. Omada is generally cheaper and more flexible but has fewer options, less polish, and a lower market share. The Ubiquiti USW-Enterprise-8-PoE UniFi 8-Port Layer 3 Managed Desktop 2.5-Gigabit PoE+ Switch allows you to build and expand your network. Perfect for smaller businesses, the USW-Enterprise-8-PoE is a configurable Layer 3 switch with auto-sensing 802.3at PoE+. It offers (8) 2.5GbE RJ45 Ethernet ports, and (2) 10GbE SFP+ ports, providing 2.5GbE PoE links to your WiFi 6 APs and 10GbE fibre uplinks to your network. Features include a 1.3" touchscreen, and single-row RJ45 port layout for easy patch panel cable management. Easy to Deploy and Manage!

And there’s no point in installing the UNA software just to use the switch. That only makes sense when you have multiple Ubiquiti UniFi or Enterprise hardware units. But in that case, it’s best also to use a real hardware controller, like the UDR or a higher-end UniFi router. There is still some Cisco-ness to the small business switches, but they are significantly cheaper and simpler than their Catalyst 9000 models. The Small Business 220 and 250 offer very competitive pricing for similar hardware, and the 350 and Catalyst 1000 line are a step up in price, but a big step up in many other areas as well. If you want a layer 3 switch, the features you'll find on even a cut-down Small Business model will be significantly more complete, more documented, and more likely to do what you want to do. This is a simple comparison. The two 60W 802.3bt PoE++ ports become 30W 802.3at PoE+, but all eight Ethernet ports move from 1 Gbps to 2.5 Gbps. The Pro 8 PoE mentions metal as part of its enclosure, the Enterprise 8 PoE does not. The Enterprise 8 PoE is slightly heavier and hotter, but they are mostly the same otherwise. The Industrial and Mission Critical switches are both what I consider specialty models. The Industrial features a rugged fanless enclosure, designed for dirty, hot, or other challenging environments. It also has 8 PoE++ and 430W of power budget, so it is great for powering a lot of high-power PoE equipment too. The Flex models get their name from being flexible, and supporting PoE input for power. The basic Flex mini is the cheapest and smallest UniFi switch, offering 5 gigabit Ethernet ports powered by PoE or USB-C. This can even act as a small unmanaged switch if you just need a basic port multiplier.

I used the Ubiquiti Switch Enterprise 8 PoE for over a week and was generally happy with the experience. All you have to do is plug it in, and that’s it, just like any unmanaged switch. Use one of its ports to connect to the existing switch or router, and the remaining ports will work as extensions of the wired network. I've had an Enterprise 8 PoE for a while, and it does get warm in normal use. The fan whirs up when the switch is booting up, but is mostly silent during normal operation. I would expect the Pro 8 PoE to be similar, even with minor differences in port speed and the addition of some metal to the enclosure. Lite 8 PoE and Lite 16 PoE All UniFi Gateways, Cloud Gateways, and UniFi OS Consoles, as of November 2023. See my UniFi Router Comparison for more details. For clarity I've separated them into categories based on their role.Generally, you can get an adapter to connect a BASE-T device to an SFP or SFP+ port. Still, in this case, compatibility can be an issue — a particular adapter might only work (well) with the SFP/+ port of certain hardware vendors.