Ubiquiti Flex Mini 2.5G
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Overview of the Ubiquiti Flex Mini 2.5G
The Ubiquiti Flex Mini 2.5G is a compact managed switch with 5x 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports, providing affordable 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity at around $49. It is designed for home networks, small offices, or as a desk switch to connect multiple 2.5G-capable devices.
Specifications
Hardware
- Ports: 5 × 2.5 GbE RJ45
- Dimensions: 117.1 × 90 × 21.2 mm (4.6 × 3.5 × 0.8 inches)
- Weight: 206 g (7.3 oz)
- Enclosure: Polycarbonate
- Power: PoE input or USB-C power adapter included
- Power Consumption: 5W (AC/DC input), 6.4W (PoE input)
- Operating Temperature: -20 to 45 °C (-4 to 113 °F)
Performance
- Total Non-blocking Throughput: 12.5 Gbps
- Switching Capacity: 25 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 18.6 Mpps
Networking Features
- Layer 2 switching
- STP / RSTP with priorities
- Port isolation and mirroring
- Storm control
- Multicast / broadcast rate limiting
- Flow control
- Jumbo frame support
- Egress rate limiting
- VLAN tagging and management
Management
- Managed via UniFi Network application (v8.4.62 and later)
- Ethernet in-band management
Additional Notes
- No PoE output or link aggregation support
- No Layer 3 or 802.1X support
- Factory reset button included
- LED indicators for power and traffic activity
The Flex Mini 2.5G is a notable upgrade over the original Flex Mini, with faster speeds and improved VLAN features.
Closing Thoughts
This switch is a great choice for adding reliable 2.5GbE to your network affordably while maintaining user-friendly features.
Useful Links
- Purchase the switch: Ubiquiti USW-Flex 2.5G
- 3D printer 10-inch rack mount: Maker World
- Desktop application download: UniFi software
- Server version download: UniFi downloads