Switch Ultra
USW-Ultra
A compact, Layer 2, 8-port GbE PoE switch with versatile mounting options.Note. PoE input is supported for switch operation, with PoE+/PoE++ input or AC power required for PoE output.Key features...
Or build it into a bundle — save up to 6% ↓What’s in the box
Everything that ships with your Switch Ultra — straight from the manufacturer.
What it is, and who it is for.
Built for the home — serious networking that disappears into the walls, no IT department required.
How it compares
The honest cross-shop against the real alternatives — same job, no recurring license fees.
| Switch UltraUniFi · $159.00 | TP-Link Omada Smart Switch~$100+ | Netgear Smart Managed~$130+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recurring license | None | None | None |
| Managed from | Same UniFi console as the whole network | Omada controller | Separate switch UI / cloud |
| Ecosystem integration | Topology, PoE & clients in one map | Omada only | Standalone |
| Vendor | Ubiquiti, US-based | TP-Link | Netgear, US-based |
| Price | $159.00 | ~$100+ | ~$130+ |
Managed switching that shows up in the same topology map as your gateway and APs — no extra license. See the full comparison →
Buy your Switch Ultra here and a US-based team stands behind it — pre-sales design, setup guidance, and RMA help when you need it. Not a forum thread you hope someone answers. A real Giant in your corner.
Get a hand with your build →What it needs to run
PoE power and a UniFi Network host. If you have neither, both are in the bundle builder below.
A compact, Layer 2, 8-port GbE PoE switch with versatile mounting options.
Note. PoE input is supported for switch operation, with PoE+/PoE++ input or AC power required for PoE output.
Key features
(7) GbE PoE+ output ports
(1) GbE PoE++ input port*
— 42W PoE availability with PoE++ input
— 16W PoE availability with PoE+ input
*PoE input is supported for switch operation, with PoE+/PoE++ input or AC power required for PoE output.
Specifications
Overview
| Dimensions | 203 x 76 x 33 mm (8 x 3 x 1.3") |
| 1 GbE RJ45 | 8 (7 PoE+; 1 PoE++ input) (1G/100M/10M) PoE input is supported for switch operation, with PoE+/PoE++ input or AC power required for PoE output |
| Max. PoE Output | Up to PoE+ |
| Total PoE Availability | PoE++ input: 42W PoE+ input: 16W 60W PoE adapter input: 42W 60W AC adapter input: 52W 210W AC adapter input: 202W At 45° C (113° F) operating temperature. Reduced to 161W (230V) or 121W (115V) at 60° C (140° F) |
| Form Factor | Compact desktop, wall, magnetic |
Performance
| Switching Capacity | 16 Gbps |
| Total Non-Blocking Throughput | 8 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 12 Mpps |
| Supported VLANs | 256 |
| MAC Address Table Size | 4,000 |
Hardware
| PoE+ | 7 |
| PoE++ | 1 |
| PoE+ | 30W |
| Max. Power Consumption | 9W (Excluding PoE Output) with PoE input 8W (Excluding PoE Output) with adapter input 210W (Including PoE Output) with 210W AC adapter input |
| Power Method | (1) AC/DC adapter (Excluded) (1) PoE++ |
| Power Input Method | DC Input PoE |
| Supported Voltage Range | 50–57V DC/PoE |
| Management | Ethernet |
| Heat Dissipation | 31 BTU/hr (Excluding PoE Output) |
| Weight | Device: 320 g (11.3 oz) Wall mount: 45 g (1.6 oz) |
| Enclosure Material | Polycarbonate |
| Mount Material | Polycarbonate |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | PoE++ input: -30 to 60° C (-22 to 140° F) 60W AC adapter input: -20 to 45° C (-4 to 113° F) 210W AC adapter input: -20 to 60° C (-4 to 140° F) |
| Ambient Operating Humidity | 10 to 90% noncondensing |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, IC, Anatel: 06367-24-08356 |
Software
| UniFi Network | Version 8.0.28 and later |
Downloads & documents
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