Basic layer 3 features like static routing (supported as of firmware version 4.3.13.11253) and inter-VLAN routing. Going forward, Ubiquiti seems to be drifting away from the EdgeRouter and EdgeSwitch line, instead focusing its efforts on the new UISP devices, such as the UISP Switch and UISP Router, no doubt with many more to come. Ubiquiti launched the US-8-150W in around 2016 and was the first eight port UniFi switch available at the time. It has very flexible PoE options, supporting 802.3af/at as well as 24v passive PoE. The addition of 24v passive was especially important at the time, as Ubiquiti had multiple UniFi AP models on sale that were powered by different types of PoE.

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Ubiquiti US-8-150W 8 Port Gigabit Switch

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The USW-EnterpriseXG-24 is a 2nd gen model, with twenty-four 1/2.5/5/10 Gbps RJ45 and two 25 Gbps SFP28 interfaces. No PoE. To go alongside the US-8-150W, Ubiquiti also releases an identical looking EdgeMAX version, with the ES-8-150W. Functionally, they are identical, under the skin they both run the same EdgeOS base but are managed in very different ways, the UniFi Switch has no local GUI and is managed only in the UniFI Controller and the EdgeSwitch has a local GUI, with some very advanced features, many of which are not available on UniFi switches.The UniFi ®Switch features auto-sensing IEEE 802.3af/at and 24V passive PoE to power multiple devices on the network.

Most UniFi switches operate at layer 2, meaning they can handle VLANs but cannot act as a router. The 2nd generation pro and enterprise UniFi switches have some layer 3 features such as static inter-VLAN routing and DHCP, but they require a separate router or firewall for everything else. UniFi L3 switches can’t compete with a true enterprise product from a vendor like Cisco or Juniper. UniFi switches are a fraction of the price and don’t require licensing, so they compete in different markets. As with all network design and purchasing decisions, what matters most is your budget and your use case. PoE+ devices like the U6-Pro will usually operate with 802.3af input, but they will be unreliable. It’s never a good idea to push past your budget, feed a PoE+ or PoE++ device with a lower tier of PoE, or supply the wrong voltage. Always follow the recommended input power, and never provide less the required power or a different voltage.

UniFi Controller

So far, Ubiquiti hasn’t really done this since, there have only been two switches released which looked identical and had corresponding UniFi and EdgeMAX editions. There were these switches here and the UniFi Switch 16-150W, which also had an EdgeSwitch version. The USW-Flex-XG is a 2nd gen model, with one 1 Gbps and four 1/2.5/5/10 Gbps RJ45 Ethernet ports. No PoE. You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways: