{"product_id":"ubiquiti-unifi-flex-2-5g-8-port-switch","title":"Ubiquiti UniFi Flex 2.5G 8-Port Managed Switch - Layer 2 Multi-Gig, 10G SFP+ Combo Uplink, Desktop\/Wall\/DIN Rail Mount (USW-FLEX-2.5G-8)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUbiquiti UniFi Flex 2.5G 8-Port Switch - Compact Multi-Gig Layer 2 Switch with 10G Combo Uplink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ubiquiti\"\u003eUbiquiti\u003c\/a\u003e UniFi Flex 2.5G 8-Port (USW-FLEX-2.5G-8) is a compact Layer 2 managed switch with eight 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports and one 10G RJ45\/SFP+ combo uplink. Every port runs at 2.5 Gbps over standard Cat5e cabling, so NAS traffic, workstation backhaul, and WiFi 6E\/7 AP uplinks all exceed gigabit without requiring 10G infrastructure at every endpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flex 2.5G 8-Port is the non-PoE member of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/unifi-switches\"\u003eUniFi Flex 2.5G switch\u003c\/a\u003e family. It shares the same multi-gig port speed and 10G combo uplink as the Flex 2.5G PoE variant, but drops PoE output in exchange for a fanless enclosure, 14W power draw, and a form factor small enough for a desktop, wall mount, or DIN rail. Power the switch itself from a USB-C adapter or a PoE switch port upstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the Flex 2.5G 8-Port Fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome labs and media rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e connecting a NAS, gaming PC, streaming box, and WiFi 7 AP at 2.5 Gbps each, with a 10G uplink back to a core switch or router that keeps aggregate throughput from bottlenecking at 1 Gbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall offices and workgroups\u003c\/strong\u003e where 4-8 workstations need more than gigabit to shared storage or a local server, without the cost, heat, or rack space of a larger managed switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIDF closets and industrial panels\u003c\/strong\u003e using the DIN rail mount to add a managed multi-gig switch inside a structured wiring enclosure, electrical panel, or AV rack where desktop form factors do not fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Flex 2.5G 8-Port Delivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8x 2.5 GbE ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every RJ45 port runs at 2.5 Gbps over standard Cat5e cabling. No need for Cat6a or special patch panels. Devices that support 2.5G negotiate up; everything else falls back to 1G or 100M automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1x 10G RJ45\/SFP+ combo uplink:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single uplink port that accepts either a 10G RJ45 copper connection or a 10G SFP+ module. Use RJ45 for a short run to a NAS or SFP+ for a fiber run to a core switch in another room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayer 2 managed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 802.1Q VLANs, IGMP snooping, port mirroring, spanning tree, and storm control all managed through UniFi Network. Segment traffic, monitor ports, and maintain loop protection from the same dashboard as every other UniFi device in the deployment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFanless and compact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polycarbonate enclosure (8.4 x 3 x 1.3 in., 13.93 oz) with no moving parts. 14W total power draw. Silent operation for desktops, AV racks, and anywhere noise matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C or PoE powered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Power the switch from the included USB-C adapter or from a PoE switch port upstream. No separate wall outlet required when powered via PoE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild and Mounting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact polycarbonate enclosure (8.4 x 3 x 1.3 in., 13.93 oz). 8x 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports (2.5G\/1G\/100M auto-negotiation). 1x 10G RJ45\/SFP+ combo uplink port. Layer 2: 802.1Q VLANs, IGMP snooping, port mirroring, spanning tree, storm control. 14W max power consumption. Power input: USB-C adapter or PoE. Desktop, wall mount, and DIN rail mount options. Managed through UniFi Network. Part Number: USW-FLEX-2.5G-8.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ubiquiti Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52336826974392,"sku":"USW-Flex-2.5G-8","price":182.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/9110\/4952\/files\/1084057241_8d1a744c-7f62-42eb-8439-83fef1bd26f0.jpg?v=1764442898","url":"https:\/\/islandelectricalsupply.com\/products\/ubiquiti-unifi-flex-2-5g-8-port-switch","provider":"Island Electrical Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}