- Description
- Specifications
Compact 8-Port 2.5G Layer 3 Switch with 10G SFP+ Uplinks and 120W PoE Budget for Small Multi-Gig Deployments
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Enterprise 8 PoE (USW-Enterprise-8-PoE) is a desktop Layer 3 managed switch with eight 2.5 GbE PoE+ ports, two 10G SFP+ uplinks, and a 120W total PoE budget. Every RJ45 port runs at 2.5 Gbps with 802.3at PoE+ (up to 30W per port), giving WiFi 6/6E access points and multi-gig cameras the bandwidth and power they need from a single compact switch.
The Enterprise 8 PoE fills the gap between consumer switches and rack-mount enterprise hardware. It delivers Layer 3 routing, 2.5G on every port, and 10G fiber uplinks in a desktop form factor that fits in a closet shelf, under a desk, or on a wall mount. For small offices, home labs, and branch locations with 4-8 multi-gig devices, it provides the port speed and PoE budget without a full 1U rack switch.
Where the Enterprise 8 PoE Fits
- Small offices with WiFi 6E/7 APs where each access point needs a 2.5G uplink and PoE+ power, and the switch needs 10G fiber to the core for aggregate backhaul
- Home labs and prosumer networks running 4-8 multi-gig devices (NAS, APs, workstations with 2.5G NICs) where a compact desktop switch with Layer 3 inter-VLAN routing replaces a bulky rack unit
- Retail and branch deployments where the switch sits on a shelf in a back room, powers the store APs and cameras via PoE+, and routes between VLANs locally with 10G uplink to the firewall or ISP handoff
What the Enterprise 8 PoE Delivers
- 8x 2.5 GbE PoE+ (802.3at): Every port runs at 2.5 Gbps and delivers up to 30W PoE+ power. No mix of Gigabit and multi-gig ports - all eight are 2.5G for consistent performance across every connected device.
- 2x 10G SFP+ uplinks: Fiber uplinks at 10 Gbps connect to the core switch, firewall, or NAS. Aggregate 2.5G traffic from all eight ports without a backhaul bottleneck.
- Layer 3 switching: Inter-VLAN routing and static routes handled in switch hardware. Cross-VLAN traffic stays local instead of hairpinning through the gateway, reducing latency for VoIP, IoT, and segmented networks.
- 120W PoE budget: Enough to power eight WiFi 6E access points or a mix of APs and cameras. 802.3at delivers up to 30W per port for high-draw devices.
- Desktop form factor: Compact polycarbonate chassis (9.8 x 7.9 x 1.7 in, 5.29 lb). No rack required. Sits on a shelf, mounts on a wall, or tucks into a closet. Managed through UniFi Network.
Build and Specs
Desktop Layer 3 managed switch. 8x 2.5 GbE RJ45 PoE+ (802.3at). 2x 10G SFP+ uplinks. 120W total PoE budget. Layer 3: inter-VLAN routing, static routes. Layer 2: VLANs, IGMP snooping, spanning tree. Polycarbonate chassis. Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.9 x 1.7 in. Weight: 5.29 lb. Internal PSU (100-240V AC, 150W max). Managed through UniFi Network. Part Number: USW-Enterprise-8-PoE.
