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Switches

PoE (Power over Ethernet) switches are the workhorses of security system networks — they deliver both data connectivity and electrical power to IP cameras, access control panels, intercoms, and access points over standard Ethernet cabling. Choosing the right switch depends on the number of devices, total PoE power budget, management features needed, and rack or closet space available.

7 products in this category

UniFi USW-Flex-Mini

Ubiquiti

UniFi USW-Flex-Mini

The Ubiquiti UniFi USW-Flex-Mini is a 5-port Gigabit Layer 2 managed switch — powered by either PoE input on port 1 (802.3af) or a 5V USB-C adapter. The Chicago choice for desk-side, conference-room, and IoT-cluster fan-out where a single uplink needs to feed a few devices and the site benefits from full UniFi management on a tiny footprint.

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UniFi USW-Lite-8-PoE

Ubiquiti

UniFi USW-Lite-8-PoE

The Ubiquiti UniFi USW-Lite-8-PoE is an 8-port Gigabit Layer 2 managed PoE switch — fanless, ideal for small offices, MDU amenity rooms, and quiet workspaces. The Chicago choice for sub-12-device sites that need full UniFi PoE switching without rack mounting and without fan noise.

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UniFi USW-Lite-16-PoE

Ubiquiti

UniFi USW-Lite-16-PoE

The Ubiquiti UniFi USW-Lite-16-PoE is a 16-port Gigabit Layer 2 managed PoE switch — fanless, wall-mountable, ideal for medium offices, MDU amenity rooms, and quiet workspaces where 16 PoE ports are needed without fan noise. The Chicago choice for sub-rack medium-density PoE switching under full UniFi management.

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UniFi USW 24 PoE

Ubiquiti

UniFi USW 24 PoE

The Ubiquiti UniFi USW 24 PoE is a 24-port Gigabit Layer 2 managed PoE switch in a 1U rack-mount form factor — the workhorse closet switch for offices, MDU head-end rooms, hospitality back-of-house, and education campuses where 24 PoE ports are the standard density. The Chicago choice for medium-to-large UniFi deployments.

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UniFi USW 48 PoE

Ubiquiti

UniFi USW 48 PoE

The Ubiquiti UniFi USW 48 PoE is a 48-port Gigabit Layer 2 managed PoE switch in a 1U rack-mount form factor — the high-density closet workhorse for large offices, MDU head-end rooms, education campuses, and hospitality / healthcare properties where 48 PoE ports are needed in a single 1U slot. The Chicago choice for high-density UniFi deployments.

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UniFi USW Pro Max 24 PoE

Ubiquiti

UniFi USW Pro Max 24 PoE

The Ubiquiti UniFi USW Pro Max 24 PoE is a 24-port Layer 3 multi-gig managed PoE++ switch with Etherlighting (RGB port LEDs for visual status). 2.5 GbE on multiple ports, PoE++ (802.3bt) for high-power devices like Wi-Fi 7 APs and PTZ cameras. The Chicago choice for flagship UniFi deployments where multi-gig per port and L3 routing are required at the access layer.

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UniFi USW Flex Utility

Ubiquiti

UniFi USW Flex Utility

The Ubiquiti UniFi USW Flex Utility is an outdoor weatherproof enclosure for the USW-Flex switch — bundled with a 60W PoE adapter that drives a 46W downstream PoE budget. The Chicago choice for outdoor parking-lot, courtyard, rooftop, and yard deployments where a UniFi switch needs to live in the weather and feed a small cluster of PoE cameras / APs from one upstream feed.

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About Switches

PoE (Power over Ethernet) switches are the workhorses of security system networks — they deliver both data connectivity and electrical power to IP cameras, access control panels, intercoms, and access points over standard Ethernet cabling. Choosing the right switch depends on the number of devices, total PoE power budget, management features needed, and rack or closet space available.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate the PoE budget I need? +
Add up the maximum PoE draw of every device on the switch (cameras, APs, intercoms). Cameras typically draw 12–25W each, APs draw 15–20W. Then add 20% headroom. A 16-camera system with 4 APs might need 400–500W of PoE budget.
What is the difference between Pro Max and Standard switches? +
Pro Max switches offer 2.5GbE uplinks, higher PoE budgets, and Layer 3 features. Standard switches provide reliable PoE switching with GbE connectivity at a lower price point — sufficient for most camera and access control deployments.

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