Ubiquiti UniFi EAV-Fiber Enterprise AV Switch

A Precise Fibre Backbone for Audio and Video Create a dedicated high-capacity path for professional media with the UniFi EAV-Fiber. Twenty 10G SFP+ ports and two 100G QSFP28 uplinks bring fibre connectivity together with hardware-based PTP, professional AV profiles and Layer 3 control. The full-depth rackmount design includes dual hot-swappable power modules and rails for installations where timing, traffic management and service access all matter. Highlights Built Around Fibre Connectivity 20 SFP+ ports supporting 10G or 1G connections. Two 100G/40G QSFP28 uplinks and 800 Gbps switching capacity. Professional Timing and Traffic Control PTPv2 hardware timestamping, three clock roles and configurable profiles. AV-aware QoS, IGMP controls and Layer 3 network functions. Serviceable Rack Hardware Two 150 W hot-swappable power modules and four fans with 3+1 redundancy. Included rails, Etherlighting and a 1.3-inch touchscreen. Key Features Build the AV Network Around Fibre Twenty SFP+ interfaces support 10G or 1G connections, while the two QSFP28 uplinks operate at 100G or 40G. Choose compatible optics and fibre for each run, or an appropriate direct attach cable for supported short connections. This is a fibre-oriented switch; the separate copper management interface is not a bank of powered AV endpoint ports. Carry Timing Through the Network Hardware timestamping supports IEEE 1588-2008 PTPv2, with Grandmaster, Boundary and Transparent clock roles. AES67 and SMPTE 2059-2 profiles help align the switch with compatible professional audio and broadcast video systems. Use consistent timing parameters across the domain and select the role that matches the switch’s place in the topology. Keep Uplink Capacity and Timing Requirements Clear The 800 Gbps switching capacity and 400 Gbps non-blocking throughput support high-capacity distribution between the available ports. The QSFP28 interfaces support 100G or 40G, without breakout-cable support. PTP is not supported over aggregated ports, so design its path directly rather than assuming LACP provides the same clocking behaviour. Control Multicast Where the Media Travels Pro AV profiles and DSCP QoS help prioritise the traffic used by compatible Dante, AES67, Q-SYS, NDI, SDVoE and other supported systems. IGMP snooping, querier and fast-leave controls let the multicast topology follow the installation’s requirements. The appropriate settings still depend on the actual endpoints and should be applied consistently to media-carrying ports. Separate Networks Without Losing Local Routing The switch supports local-network inter-VLAN and static routing, along with DHCP server and relay functions. VLANs, IPv4/MAC access lists and port isolation provide useful tools for separating AV, control and other network traffic. Plan the permitted paths between those networks rather than relying on an AV profile alone to establish the full security policy. Maintain Power and Cooling Access Two 150 W hot-swappable power modules are included, with four replaceable fan modules operating in a 3+1 redundancy arrangement. Rear access allows those components to be serviced without replacing the complete switch. Leave the required physical access and keep the installation within the published operating conditions. Make Rack Support Part of the Installation The 1U chassis measures 480 mm deep and comes with rack rails. Use a 19-inch four-post rack with 650–1,000 mm post spacing, or provide suitable centre support or a cantilever shelf for a two-post installation. Etherlighting identifies the SFP+ and QSFP28 interfaces, and the touchscreen provides a local view of the switch. Summary The EAV-Fiber provides a high-capacity fibre switching platform for AV systems that need deliberate clocking and multicast control. Its 10G access ports, 100G uplinks and hardware PTP can form an organised media backbone, supported by included dual power modules and serviceable rack hardware. Frequently Asked Questions Which Connections and Optical Modules Does It Use?ExpandCollapse The switch has 20 SFP+ ports supporting 10G/1G and two QSFP28 uplinks supporting 100G/40G. Choose compatible optical modules and fibre or supported direct attach cables for the connection. QSFP28 breakout cables are not supported. The separate RJ45 port is for management. Does the Fibre Model Power PoE Devices?ExpandCollapse No PoE output is specified for this fibre model. AV endpoints that need PoE require a suitable separate PoE switch or injector. SFP+ and QSFP28 interfaces provide the data path; they do not supply Ethernet power to a connected endpoint. Can It Use a Third-Party PTP Grandmaster?ExpandCollapse Yes. Ubiquiti’s PTP guidance allows an EAV switch or a compatible third-party Grandmaster as the timing source. Match the clock profile, domain and other timing parameters across the deployment. PTP uses the native VLAN and is not supported over aggregated ports. Are Redundant Power Modules and Rack Rails Included?ExpandCollapse The current configuration includes two 150 W hot-swappable power modules and rack rails. Use a suitable 19-inch four-post rack with 650–1,000 mm post spacing. A two-post rack requires suitable centre support or a cantilever shelf; the rack itself is separate. Is EAV-Fiber a Replacement for EAV-Aggregation?ExpandCollapse EAV-Fiber is the current name for EAV-Aggregation. Ubiquiti states that this is a naming update with no hardware change, rather than a separate new hardware revision. 続きを読む