8 Port Switches
An 8-port switch is the perfect balance between compact design and functional scalability. Whether you’re expanding a home setup, a small office, or a smart building system, 8 port network switches provide the flexibility and speed to meet your needs without the bulk of larger models.
Key Features:
| Brand | Ubiquiti |
| Type | Network Switch - Managed |
| Ports | 8 |
| Switch layer | L3 |
| Power consumption | 155 W |
| Ports type | Ethernet (100/1000/10000) |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Yes |
| Reset button | Yes |
| Switch type | Managed |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support | Yes |
| Multicast support | Yes |
| Switch layer | L2/L3 |
| SFP+ module slots quantity | 2 |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity | 8 |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type | 10G Ethernet (100/1000/10000) |
| Power connector | DC-in jack |
| 10G Ethernet (copper) ports quantity | 8 |
| VLAN support | Yes |
| Rate limiting | Yes |
| Port mirroring | Yes |
| Number of VLANs | 1000 |
| Link aggregation | Yes |
| Flow control support | Yes |
| Broadcast storm control | Yes |
| 10G support | Yes |
| Virtual LAN features | Interface-based VLAN, Voice VLAN |
| IPv4 routes | 12000 |
| IGMP snooping | Yes |
| Packet buffer memory | 2 MB |
| MAC address table | 32000 entries |
| Switching capacity | 200 Gbit/s |
| Jumbo frames support | Yes |
| Static route | Yes |
| Forwarding rate | 149 Mpps |
| Throughput | 100 Gbit/s |
| Number of VLANs | 1000 |
| Loop protection | Yes |
| IGMP snooping | Yes |
| DHCP features | DHCP guarding, DHCP relay, DHCP server, DHCPv6 snooping |
| Multicast support | Yes |
| Wall mountable | Yes |
| Reset button | Yes |
| Product colour | Grey |
| LED indicators | System |
| Housing material | SGCC |
| Rack mounting | No |
| Power consumption (max) | 220 W |
| Power supply included | Yes |
| Power source | AC/DC |
| Power connector | DC-in jack |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) power per port | 15.4 W |
| Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget | 155 W |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Yes |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) type supported | PoE++ (4PPoE) |
| Power over Ethernet 4PPoE (PoE++) ports quantity | 8 |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | -5 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| VLAN support | Yes |
| Number of VLANs | 1000 |
| Virtual LAN features | Interface-based VLAN, Voice VLAN |
| Width | 210.4 mm |
| Depth | 173.8 mm |
| Height | 43.7 mm |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Manual | Yes |
| Cables included | Power |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Housing material | SGCC |
| Rack mounting | No |
| Compliance certificates | CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Industry Canada (IC), National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) |
| Packet buffer memory | 2 MB |
| LED indicators | System |
| Manual | Yes |
| Cables included | Power |
From high-speed gigabit switches to powerful PoE-enabled models, this category covers a wide selection to suit different networking environments.
Key Types of 8-Port Network Switches
Explore the variety of 8-port switches we offer, depending on your usage and technical requirements:
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8-Port Gigabit Switches: Deliver ultra-fast data transfer for streaming, file transfers, and low-latency connections.
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8-Port PoE Switches: Power your IP cameras, VoIP phones, or access points with no need for separate power cables.
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8-Port Managed Switches: Take control of network traffic, VLANs, and performance optimization.
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8-Port Non-PoE Switches: Simple and budget-friendly options for general data switching needs.
Best 8-Port Switches for Small to Medium Setups
When compared to 5-port switches, 8-port switches offer more room for growth while maintaining a small footprint. Many small businesses, co-working spaces, and even advanced home users prefer 8-port models due to their versatility and performance.
If you're looking for the best 8-port switches, go for a managed gigabit switch with PoE support for full control and device power.
Need more ports? You can easily scale your setup with 24 port or 48 port switches as your network expands.
FAQs – 8 Port Switches
An 8-port switch connects up to eight devices, enabling efficient wired networking for offices, homes, or industrial environments.
Yes, many of our 8-Port Gigabit Switches support up to 1000 Mbps per port for fast and stable connections.
A PoE switch powers compatible devices like IP cameras and access points through the Ethernet cable, reducing cable clutter and simplifying installations.
A managed switch offers advanced control, security, and traffic management, while unmanaged options are plug-and-play with no configuration needed.
Yes. If you need to expand further, 8 port switches can be cascaded with larger switches to grow your network.
