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Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Ultra
Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Ultra
★ 3.7 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 16 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 12 Mpps (datasheet PDF lists 11.904 Mpps)
  • Ports: 8 x GbE RJ45 (1G/100M/10M): 7 x PoE+ output, 1 x PoE++ input
  • PoE Budget: 42W total on base model (PoE++ input or 60W adapter input); 52W with 60W AC adapter variant; 202W with 210W AC adapter variant; max 30W per PoE+ port
  • Layer: L2 managed (official spec lists Layer 2 features only; no Layer 3 features listed)
  • Stacking support: Not listed on official spec page

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Compact fanless 8-port GbE switch with 7 PoE+ outputs; Can be powered over PoE via its PoE++ input, so no separate adapter is needed on the base model; Official specs list 16 Gbps switching capacity and 256 supported VLANs; Full set of L2 features including STP/RSTP, port isolation, storm control, port mirroring, jumbo frames and egress rate limiting; Managed through UniFi Network with a small footprint (203 x 76 x 33 mm, 320 g)
  • ✘ Cons: Layer 2 only, with no Layer 3 routing features listed; No stacking or link aggregation (LACP) listed on the official spec page; PoE budget is small on the base model (42W), so it suits only a few PoE devices; PoE budget varies by SKU (42W, 52W, 202W), which can confuse buyers; Requires UniFi Network 8.0.28 or later; No independent professional reviews found, and retailer pricing varies widely
  • Est. Price: $150 - $243

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