UniFi Flex 2.5G 8 PoE
$199 MSRP
UniFi Flex 2.5G 8 PoE: what it is & who it's for
A compact 2.5 GbE PoE switch punching well above its size: eight 2.5 GbE PoE++ ports, dual 10G uplinks (one RJ45, one SFP+), and a 196 W PoE budget. Ideal for backhauling Wi-Fi 7 APs — just budget for the power adapter, which is sold separately. Multi-gig edge: backhauling Wi-Fi 6E/7 access points or feeding 2.5 GbE clients from a compact switch with 10G uplinks, where port count is not the priority.
Specifications
| RJ45 Ports | (8) 2.5 GbE (PoE++) |
|---|---|
| Uplinks | (1) 10G RJ45 + (1) 10G SFP+ |
| PoE Ports | 8 |
| PoE Standards | 802.3af / at / bt |
| Total PoE Budget | 196 W |
| Switching Capacity | 60 Gbps |
| Layer | Layer 2 |
| Form Factor | Desktop / wall / DIN |
| Max Power Draw | 210 W (incl. PoE) |
| Power Adapter | Sold separately |
| Management | UniFi Network |
Verdict
A compact 2.5 GbE PoE switch punching well above its size: eight 2.5 GbE PoE++ ports, dual 10G uplinks (one RJ45, one SFP+), and a 196 W PoE budget. Ideal for backhauling Wi-Fi 7 APs — just budget for the power adapter, which is sold separately.
Pros
- 8× 2.5 GbE PoE++ ports — multi-gig for Wi-Fi 6E/7 APs
- Dual 10G uplinks: one 10G RJ45 plus one 10G SFP+
- 196 W PoE budget — far above other compact switches
- Mounts on desk, wall, DIN rail, or magnetically
Cons
- Power adapter sold separately (~$79) — a real added cost
- Layer 2 only (no routing)
- Only 8 ports — a small port count for the price tier
Best forMulti-gig edge: backhauling Wi-Fi 6E/7 access points or feeding 2.5 GbE clients from a compact switch with 10G uplinks, where port count is not the priority.
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