Is the UniFi Switch 8 US-8 suitable for small and medium businesses?

Yes, the UniFi Switch 8 US-8 is explicitly designated at the SMB product level. This means it is intended for small and medium business environments that need an 8 port managed desktop switch. Its classification helps IT teams confirm that the device aligns with typical SMB scaling and management expectations.

How is the UniFi Switch 8 US-8 typically deployed?

The UniFi Switch 8 US-8 is a desktop form factor device, categorized as an 8 port managed PoE powered desktop switch. It is intended for deployment on desks, shelves, or in small network spaces where a compact managed switch is needed to provide Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to multiple endpoints.

Does the UniFi Switch 8 US-8 support Power over Ethernet for its own power?

According to its category description, the UniFi Switch 8 US-8 is an 8 port managed PoE powered desktop switch. This indicates that the switch itself can be powered via Power over Ethernet rather than needing only a local power source, which can simplify placement in areas with limited electrical outlets.

What role does the US-8 SKU play in procurement and asset tracking?

The US-8 SKU uniquely identifies this UniFi Switch 8 model as an 8 port managed PoE powered desktop switch from Ubiquiti. Using the SKU in purchasing systems and inventories helps avoid configuration errors, ensures the correct unit is ordered, and simplifies asset management across multiple sites.

US-8 - Ubiquiti US-8 Managed Desktop Network Switch

Name: Ubiquiti US-8 Managed Desktop Network Switch
Brand: Ubiquiti
SKU: US-8

US-8 - Ubiquiti US-8 Managed Desktop Network Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 8 US-8 is an 8 port managed desktop switch designed for small and medium business networks. As part of the UniFi switching family, it offers centralized management capabilities suitable for structured IT environments. Classified as a Gigabit Ethernet switch with eight ports, it provides managed switching functionality in a compact desktop form factor. This model is categorized as an 8 port managed PoE powered desktop switch, supporting deployment scenarios where the switch itself can be powered over Ethernet instead of relying only on local power. The UniFi Switch 8 fits into network topologies that require managed switching at the edge, such as small wiring closets, branch offices, or distributed work areas. With its SMB product positioning, it is appropriate for organizations standardizing on UniFi infrastructure and needing consistent management, monitoring, and configuration control across distributed switching nodes.

8 port managed desktop switch for SMB networks
Classified as Gigabit Ethernet switch
PoE powered desktop switch capability
Part of the UniFi Switch 8 family
Suitable for small and medium businesses
Desktop form factor for flexible placement

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Featuring

ACL Entries MAC
Manufacturer part #	US-8
Brand	Ubiquiti
Condition	New
Model	US-8
Series	UniFi 8 (Gen1)
Form Factor	Desktop
Product Line	UniFi Switch
Product Type	Managed Gigabit Ethernet switch
IGMP Snooping	IGMP Snooping
Layer Support	Layer 2
Storm Control	Broadcast; Multicast; Unknown unicast

Best for

SMB edge switching
Deploy as an 8 port managed desktop switch at the edge of small and medium business networks where managed control on each port is required.
Branch offices
Use in branch or remote office environments that need a compact 8 port managed Gigabit Ethernet switch with PoE powered operation options.
Managed desktops
Place on desks or in small work areas where a managed desktop switch is needed to connect multiple wired endpoints within an SMB network.
PoE powered locations
Install in spots where local power outlets are limited, using the PoE powered desktop switch capability to position the switch flexibly.
Standardized UniFi sites
Integrate as part of a wider UniFi switching environment for consistent managed configuration and monitoring of 8 port desktop segments.

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Forwarding Rate	11.9 Mpps

Loop Protection	Supported

VLANs Supported	802.1Q VLAN

ACL Entries IPv4	128

Auto-Sensing Speed	10/100/1000 Mbps

Power Input Method	802.3af PoE input; optional power adapter (not included)

Jumbo Frame Support	9,216 bytes

Packet Buffer Memory	1 Mbit

Switching Architecture	Non-blocking

Non-Blocking Throughput	8 Gbps

Maximum Power Consumption	12 W (excluding PoE output)

Networking Ports & Interfaces

LED Indicators	Per-port status LEDs; system LED
Port Mirroring	Supported
Management Type	Fully managed, UniFi Network Controller
RJ45 Ports Type	8 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45
PoE Input Standard	802.3af PoE input
Switching Capacity	16 Gbps
Management Interface	Ethernet; UniFi Network Controller software
Total Ethernet Ports	8 Ports
PoE Passthrough Ports	2 Ports PoE passthrough
MAC Address Table Size	8K entries
PoE Input Voltage Range	48 V DC PoE input
PoE Passthrough Voltage	48 V DC PoE passthrough
PoE Passthrough Standard	802.3af PoE passthrough on ports 5-8
PoE Passthrough Per Port Max	12 W per port
PoE Passthrough Power Budget	12 W
Spanning Tree Protocol Support	STP; RSTP

Ubiquiti US-8 Managed Desktop Network Switch