Unifi Switch Flex | USW-Flex

I have to say I absolutely love this little switch, and always keep a spare in my work van. I install and manage a lot of networks based on the UniFi equipment, and the flexibility of this switch has helped me out in specific networks with limited infrastructure. In one network, this switch is fed from a UniFi 24-Port 250w PoE switch, located in a junction box at the base of a utility pole on the property. From there, 3 UniFi Mesh Points are connected and powered by the switch, and one port feeds the network connection of a solar array further up the hill. This was a big help, as we did not have to dig up 50-70ft of asphalt to run a separate high voltage conduit to power a PoE switch at the junction box. The UniFi Mesh points are used to provide lightweight WiFi connectivity for WiFi calling and texting while walking along a long driveway and outside sitting area. In the second network pictured, the UniFi Flex switch is used to connect and power 3 Hikvision IP cameras at a private residence. For the same reason, to avoid breaking up a large amount of asphalt and concrete, we could only fit a single CAT6 line in the existing conduit from the house to the gate. There is absolutely no problem connecting 3 Hikvision 8MP IP cameras to this switch and no delay in video being received by the NVR at the house. The cameras draw between 10 and 14 watts of PoE power from the switch depending if night vision is on or off. In all, the switch is a great addition to the UniFi network system, and the flexibility to offer PoE at/af wile being powered through PoE, greatly reduces the need to lay additional conduit, additional high voltage lines, and the labor necessary to do so.

Price point and functionality it helped me evade the cost a new Unifi Switch, and permitted me implement ti in my Unifi network, using a PoE inyector and give connection and power to 4 Unifi cameras, that properly control all the most important security points at my Smart Home. And as always through Amazon.

Works great to extend networks or cameras to areas that don’t have power.

The tech on this is fantastic. A layer 2 switch that can be deployed where one does not have existing AC Power...because it’s DC powered over POE, POE+ or POE++. I’m currently using it to POE power a WiFi access point and separate out some cameras onto a separate VLAN. This is a great application that saved me from running AC power out to the deployment location. The operating temperature range on this switch is also first class, just short of industrial class....up to 140 degree F.

Only negative thing about this is the fact that you have to configure it (which is a one time thing). It can be annoying if you aren't already in the Ubiquiti world.

I had 3 prior to ordering this one straight from Ubiquity they're east to install, magnetic and able to power remote wireless and access points. Absolutely worth it. I've had three outdoors for well over a year without issues. Two are in unheated buildings while the 3rd is inside the Ubiquity utility box. Temperatures in the winter frequently hit -30f while in the summer 80-85f

The product is fantastic. It's capable of being outdoor and in harsh temperatures while receiving and distributing power from a central PoE switch. I used this to avoid pulling another 3 ethernet runs, and in turn power 3 poe cameras from it. As long as you pay attention to the power budget required, this device is a delight. The Unifi software for management is great as long as your needs are within its capability set. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this again.

Does the job, nice form factor, makes adding an extra camera (G3Flex FTW) much easier vs pulling another wire to a remote location in a hot attic, etc. Has a few software limitation drawbacks, but overall I'm impressed and am on my 3rd or 4th purchase now -- they just come in handy, I almost like to have "a spare" around for when I want to add another camera somewhere on a whim. The downside: My wife may think I'm nuts. Ah, well.

super produit full POE aucun souci, deuxieme achat pour eteindre le réseau je recommande

This is a great switch its powered by PoE ++ for full power but even on PoE + it powers up and can power less powerfull PoE devices so I ran a few phones off ours. So Compact and still fully manageable with VLan etc.

El equipo tiene 5 puertos Poe pero no levanta más que 1 y todos los demás funciona como switch, estoy poniendo equipos unifi uap ac pro, solo levantó 1, es un timo o este esta defectuoso

Ich habe mehrere USW-Flex in Kombination mit einer Dream Machine im Einsatz und bin absolut begeistert. Wer einmal auf das UniFi-Ökosystem setzt, will die Kontrolle nicht mehr missen. ​Was den USW-Flex so stark macht: ​Perfekte Übersicht: In der UniFi-Oberfläche hat man die volle Kontrolle und weiß zu jeder Zeit genau, welches Gerät an welchem Port angeschlossen ist und wie viel Traffic fließt. ​Stromversorgung über PoE: Da der Switch selbst per PoE versorgt wird (PoE-In), spart man sich den typischen Kabelsalat und braucht kein zusätzliches Netzteil vor Ort. Das macht die Installation an unzugänglichen Stellen, wie dem Dachboden oder in Außenbereichen, extrem einfach. ​Stabilität: Die Switche laufen absolut stabil und integrieren sich nahtlos in das bestehende Netzwerk-Management. ​Fazit: Ein Muss für jeden, der ein professionelles und aufgeräumtes Netzwerk aufbauen möchte. Die Flexibilität und die tiefe Integration in die Dream Machine machen den USW-Flex zur ersten Wahl für Erweiterungen.

I bought this to make it easier to wire up multiple POE cameras outside my house. Much easier than running multiple cables through walls. The switch comes with a wall mount and a pole mount, plus screws, drywall plugs, and zip ties. The wall mount is slightly magnetized in each corner, not sure why. I used the PlusPOE 65W Ultra Gigabit POE Injector to power the switch. Note that you need to flip a setting in the Unifi controller for the switch to properly pass power to the switch ports. Once I did that, everything worked beautifully. Beware of using outdoor Ethernet cables with large boots on them, they won't fit inside the cable cover so you'll need to remove the boot.