Managed switch UBIQUITI UniFi Flex 2.5G USW-FLEX-2.5G-8 — 8× 2.5G RJ‑45, 1× 10G SFP+, L2, 60 Gbps

The Ubiquiti UniFi Flex 2.5G USW-FLEX-2.5G-8 is a managed switch with eight 2.5G Ethernet ports and PoE support, offering a switching capacity of 60 Gbit/s. Designed for wall-mount or desktop placement, the compact white unit is suitable for small to medium-sized networks and includes a MAC address table of 4000 entries to help manage connected devices and traffic efficiently.

Advantages

The switch provides multi-gigabit 2.5G Ethernet on all eight ports, PoE capability to power compatible devices, and a 60 Gbit/s switching capacity for aggregated throughput. Its managed features and 4000-entry MAC address table enable improved traffic control and network segmentation. The device’s compact, wall-mountable design allows flexible deployment in both office and home network environments.

Suitable for

• Small office networks requiring multi-gigabit uplinks
• Home offices and workspaces with PoE devices (access points, cameras)
• Desktop or wall-mounted network extension for medium-density device setups

Key specifications

• Switch type: Managed
• Ports: 8 × 2.5G Ethernet (100/1000/2500)
• Switching capacity: 60 Gbit/s
• MAC address table: 4000 entries
• 10G support: Yes
• Mounting: Wall-mountable, desktop
• Weight: 0.567 kg
• Color: White
• Brand: UBIQUITI, Model: USW-FLEX-2.5G-8 (MPN)

How to use

Install the UniFi Flex 2.5G on a desktop or mount it on a wall using appropriate hardware. Connect your uplink and client devices to the 2.5G Ethernet ports. If using PoE devices, connect them to ports that provide PoE power and ensure the switch is powered by a compatible power source. Adopt and configure the switch through the UniFi Network Controller or UniFi OS interface to set VLANs, QoS, link aggregation, and other managed features as required by your network design.

Recommendations

For best performance, use quality Cat5e or Cat6 cabling for 2.5G links, keep firmware updated via the UniFi controller, and provision PoE budgets according to the power requirements of connected devices to avoid overloads.