The Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X SFP (ER-X-SFP-EU) is a compact and powerful router designed for advanced home and small business networks. The "SFP" in the name highlights its key feature: a Gigabit SFP port for a fiber optic uplink, which is ideal for long-distance backhaul applications. The "-EU" indicates it's packaged for the European market.

Key Features and Specifications

• Ports: It has five Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) ports and one Gigabit SFP port. All six ports are configurable for line-rate Layer-2 switching.

• PoE Versatility: The five RJ45 ports provide 24V passive PoE output, with a maximum total output of 50W. This allows you to power up to five compatible Ubiquiti airMAX or UniFi devices directly from the router, eliminating the need for separate power injectors.

• Performance: The router is powered by a dual-core 880 MHz processor with 256 MB of DDR3 RAM, enabling it to handle a forwarding rate of up to 1 Gbps for larger packets and millions of packets per second for small packets.

• EdgeOS Software: It runs on Ubiquiti's sophisticated EdgeOS firmware, which provides a rich set of routing and security features through an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) and a command-line interface (CLI) for advanced users. Key features include:

  • VLAN segmentation

  • Static and dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, RIP, BGP)

  • Firewall policies and NAT rules

  • QoS (Quality of Service)

• Power: The router is powered by an external 24V DC power adapter, which is included. Its low maximum power consumption (5W, excluding PoE output) makes it energy-efficient.

• Physical Design: The ER-X-SFP has a durable, fanless, and compact metal chassis, ensuring quiet operation and making it suitable for desktop placement or wall-mounting.