Ubiquiti Flex Mini 2.5G Review Ubiquiti Does a Cheap 5-Port 2.5GbE Switch
7 days ago
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- #Ubiquiti
- #Hardware Review
- The Ubiquiti Flex Mini 2.5G is a 5-port 2.5GbE switch with PoE-in and UniFi management.
- STH purchased the switch independently, refusing Ubiquiti's 'Influencer Testing NDA' to maintain editorial independence.
- The switch is compact (4.6×3.5×0.8in) with a plastic housing and lacks visible vents, posing cooling challenges.
- Power options include PoE-in via the 5th port or USB Type-C 5V input.
- Internally, it uses the Realtek RTL8372N switch chip, also found in other budget 2.5GbE/10G switches.
- Cooling relies on a custom heat spreader due to the plastic case limiting heat dissipation.
- Users reported issues like unexpected shutdowns, possibly related to overheating or power distribution.
- The review highlights the lack of temperature and power consumption data in the review.
- Questions remain about features like LAGG support and firmware updates for stability.