The fully manageable US-8-5 UniFi 8-Port Gigabit PoE Compliant Managed Switch from Ubiquiti Networks features 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a small form factor offering improved performance and intelligent switching capabilities for expanding networks. In addition to the 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports, this switch offers 8 Gbps non-blocking throughput, a 16 Gbps switching capacity, and a 11.9 mpps forwarding rate.

Once installed, this UniFi switch can be managed using Ubiquiti's own UniFi Controller software giving network administrators the ability to manage multiple sites from a single interface. Network admins have full access to various Ubiquiti devices within the network with the ability to change operating modes, monitor the status of each device, manage spanning tree configuration, and much more.

8 x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Ports    1 x PoE Passthrough Port    8 Gbps Non-Block Throughput    16 Gbps Switching Capacity    11.9 Mpps Forwarding Rate    12 W Maximum Power Consumption    UniFi Controller Administration Software

• 8 x Gigabit RJ-45 ports
• 1 x PoE Passthrough Port
• Non-Blocking Throughput: 8 Gbps
• Switching Capacity: 16 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 11.9 Mpps
• Maximum Power Consumption: 12W
• PoE or DC Input Option

The UniFi Switch offers the forwarding capacity to simultaneously process traffic on all ports at line rate without any packet loss.
For its total, non-blocking throughput, each supports up to 8 Gbps with a switching capacity of 16 Gbps.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this switch be used without a controller as an unmanaged switch out of the box or is controller based setup required?

A: Yes, the Ubiquiti Networks US-8-60W UniFi 8-Port Gigabit PoE Compliant Managed Switch BH #UBUS860W can be used unmanaged if you don't go through the controller setup or need any of the features.

Q: 2. I currently own the Ubiquiti Networks US-8-60W UniFi 8-Port Gigabit PoE Compliant Managed Switch (BH #UBUS860W MFR #US-8-60W). However, I need more ports. Would this be an appropriate upgrade to get access to more ports? What are the other differences between these two switches? Thanks!

A: Yes, the model you mentioned is an appropriate upgrade and can be added to your existing switch. The two models are mostly similar in functionality and features.

Q: 3. On the 8 port passive POE switch, could you power a POE device and a POE+ device?

A: The Ubiquiti Networks US-8 UniFi 8-Port Gigabit PoE Compliant Managed Switch can only supply PoE power via its single PoE passthough port.

Q: 4. Can the POE ports (5-8) have the POE turned off?

A: YES. Two ways:1) As others have mentioned, the ports are auto sensing, meaning you can plug in a non PoE device and it'll work without PoE and won't damage the device.2) From the Unifi Controller (I'm running v5.3.11), you can click on Devices | your switch | Ports | Edit (pencil) port | PoE | Off (the other option is PoE ).

Q: 5. how many poe ports does it have?

A: All 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports are auto-sensing PoE+ IEEE 802.3at/af ports by default or can be configured for 24V Passive PoE. The maximum wattage per port when in 802.3at/af mode is 34.2W. The maximum wattage per port when configured for 24V Passive PoE is 17W. The combined power draw of all 48 ports in any configuration combination may not exceed 436W (the switch itself consumes 64W of the 500W provided by the power supply for operation).

Q: 6. L2 OR L3?

A: The Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Switch US-48-500W 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Compliant Managed Switch with SFP+ is L2, but not L3.

Q: 7. With the cloud key running, do you have client visibility only to downstream clients or all clients on the subnet?

A: The cloud key has visibility of all the network it manages, not just a subnet or downstream.

Q: 8. Can I use poe ports to pwr the UAP-AC-PRO-E? If so how far can the cable be before there is a problem. The poe is for pwr and Data correct? The poe ports are 802.3af and that is what the AP says if needs.

A: Yes, the power rating has to be correct but yes!

Q: 9. Can this switch be configured as a DHCP server?

A: I am sorry but the Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Lite 16-Port Gigabit PoE+ Compliant Managed Switch cannot be configured as a DHCP server.

Q: 10. I current own this switch but need a switch with more ports (I need 12 ports). Which model should I upgrade to?

A: You could simply add the same model to the current switch and network and double your ports. This is an example of a higher level switch with more ports: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1273932-REG/ubiquiti_networks_us_16_150w_us_unifi_switch_16port.html