Ubiquiti UniFi Pro 8 PoE Switch

Ubiquiti UniFi Pro 8 PoE – 8-Port Layer 3 Switch with PoE+ and PoE++ Support

The UniFi Pro 8 PoE is a high-performance, Layer 3 switch designed to deliver powerful switching and PoE capabilities in a compact form factor. It features six GbE PoE+ ports and two GbE PoE++ ports, providing a total PoE budget of 120W for powering a mix of UniFi access points, cameras, and high-power devices.

With two 10G SFP+ uplinks, the Pro 8 PoE offers high-speed backbone connectivity for seamless integration into larger UniFi networks. Its Layer 3 functionality supports advanced routing and network segmentation, making it suitable for business environments where performance and flexibility are essential.

The switch is managed through the UniFi Network application (version 7.5.176 and later), offering centralised visibility, configuration, and monitoring. Compact, efficient, and versatile, the UniFi Pro 8 PoE is well-suited for offices, hospitality, retail, and other professional deployments requiring advanced PoE and high-speed uplinks.

Any EU products are supplied with the appropriate UK power method at no extra cost.

Tech Specs

Click here for the UniFi Pro 8 PoE Switch datasheet.

Device Specifications
Overview
Dimensions	200 x 248 x 44 mm
Port Layout	1 GbE RJ45: 8 (6 PoE+; 2 PoE++) (1G/100M/10M) 10G SFP+: 2 (10G/1G)
Max. PoE Output	Up to PoE++
Total PoE Availability	120W
Layer 3	✓
Form Factor	Compact desktop, wall
Performance
Switching Capacity	56 Gbps
Total Non-Blocking Throughput	28 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	42 Mpps
Supported VLANs	1,000
MAC Address Table Size	16,000
L3 Table Size	ARP Entries: 6,000 IPv4 Routes: 512
Packet Buffer Size	1.5 MB
Access Lists	IPv4: 128 MAC: 128
Layer 3 Features
DHCP Server (Local Networks)	✓
DHCP Relay	✓
Inter-VLAN Routing (Local Networks)	✓
Static Routing (Local Networks)	✓
Layer 2 Features
LACP Port Aggregation	✓
STP & RSTP	✓
Advanced IGMP Configuration	✓ (Querier, Fast Leave, Router Port)
IGMP Snooping	✓
802.1X Control	✓
MAC-Based ACLs & Device Isolation	✓
DHCP Snooping & Guarding	✓
Egress Rate Limit	✓
Flow Control	✓
Storm Control	✓
Multicast & Broadcast Rate Limiting	✓
MAC Address Blocking	✓
IP-Based ACLs & Network Isolation	✓
MAC-Based Port Restriction	✓
Port Isolation	✓
Port Mirroring	✓
Jumbo Frames	✓
LLDP-MED	✓
Voice VLAN	✓
Loop Protection	✓
Hardware
PoE Ports	PoE+: 6 PoE++: 2
Max. PoE Wattage per Port	PoE: 15.4W PoE+: 32W PoE++: 64W
Max. Power Consumption	30W (Excluding PoE Output) 150W (Including PoE Output)
Power Method	Universal input, 100—240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Input Method	AC input
Power Supply	AC/DC, internal, 150W
Supported Voltage Range	100—240V AC
Management	Ethernet AR
Heat Dissipation	102.36 BTU/hr (Excluding PoE Output)
Weight	2.1 kg (4.6 lb)
Enclosure Material	Polycarbonate, metal
Mount Material	Polycarbonate
Supported Rack Depth	400~1200 mm (15.7-47.2")
LCM Display	1.3" touchscreen
Ambient Operating Temperature	-5 to 45° C (23 to 113° F)
Ambient Operating Humidity	10 to 90% noncondensing
NDAA Compliant	✓
Certifications	CE, FCC, IC, Anatel
Software
Application Requirements	UniFi Network Version 7.5.176 and later

 

FAQs

Q: What is the Ubiquiti USW-Pro-8-PoE and who is it designed for?
A: The USW-Pro-8-PoE is a compact yet powerful Layer 3 UniFi switch featuring 8 Gigabit RJ45 ports, advanced PoE capabilities, and dual 10G SFP+ uplinks — ideal for high-performance SMB and enterprise environments.

Q: What PoE capabilities does the USW-Pro-8-PoE offer?
A: It provides 6 PoE+ (802.3at) ports and 2 PoE++ (high-power) ports with a total PoE budget of 120 W. This supports everything from access points to high-powered devices like security cameras.

Q: What are the switch’s performance specs for bandwidth and throughput?
A: With a switching capacity of 56 Gbps and non-blocking throughput of 28 Gbps, it supports robust data flow across networks with minimal latency.

Q: What advanced features does the USW-Pro-8-PoE support?
A: The switch offers comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionality including VLANs, IGMP snooping, STP/RSTP, QoS, inter-VLAN routing, static routing, ACLs, port mirroring, and more — all manageable through UniFi Network.

Q: How is the USW-Pro-8-PoE managed and configured?
A: It’s fully managed through the UniFi Network Application (v7.5.176+). It also features a handy 1.3″ touchscreen for quick on-site diagnostics and configuration.

Resources

Guide: UniFi Network for Retail and Hospitality — MS Dist

Guide: Setting Up a Ubiquiti UniFi Network for a Small Office or Business — MS Dist