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Ubiquiti Edgerouter X SFP - Router - Desktop - Black (ER-X-SFP)
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Ubiquiti Edgerouter X SFP - Router - Desktop - Black (ER-X-SFP)

Status: Ubiquiti Edgerouter X SFP - Router - Desktop…: Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

Bottom line: The Ubiquiti Networks Ubiquiti Edgerouter X SFP: Five Gigabit RJ45 ports plus one Gigabit SFP port for fiber backhaul; main trade-off: only 256 MB RAM limits large routing tables and heavy filtering.

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Similar: Ubiquiti EdgeMax EdgeRouter Lite ERLite-3 512MB… — $129.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:32 UTC (price may vary).

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Five Gigabit RJ45 ports plus one Gigabit SFP port for fiber backhaul
  • ✓ Passive PoE input and PoE passthrough on the switched ports
  • ✓ EdgeOS with full CLI and web UI for VLANs, firewall and QoS
  • ✓ 880 MHz dual-core CPU, 256 MB DDR3 RAM, 256 MB NAND storage
  • ✓ Line-rate Layer-2 switching, 1 Gbps on 1518-byte packets

Cons

  • ✗ Only 256 MB RAM limits large routing tables and heavy filtering
  • ✗ 130 kpps on 64-byte packets bottlenecks small-packet traffic
  • ✗ SFP model needs an adapter for PoE, adding setup steps
  • ✗ EdgeOS has a steep learning curve for networking newcomers

Manufacturer description

(5) Gigabit RJ45 ports with passive PoE support. (1) Gigabit SFP port for backhaul applications. Ports configurable for line-rate, Layer-2 switching. 130 kpps for 64‑byte packets. 1 Gbps for 1518-byte packets.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Ubiquiti Networks Ubiquiti Edgerouter X SFP using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the networking category. Ubiquiti Networks's networking lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for networking of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Ubiquiti Networks ER-X-SFP EdgeRouter X --U.S. Model--
  • 5 x Gigabit Ethernet Data/PoE Outputs 1 x Gigabit Ethernet SFP Data Port.
  • SFP Model Powered By Adaptor with Ubiquiti Passive PoE Support --See User Manual--
  • Edge Operating System with Intuitive User Interface.
  • 880 MHz dual-core processor along with 256 MB of DDR3 RAM and 256 MB of NAND code storage.

Full Specifications

BrandUbiquiti Networks
Colorblack
Voltage24 Volts
Frequency880 MHz
Model NameEdgeRouter X ER-X-SFP
Unit Count1 Count
Antenna TypeInternal
Model NumberER-X-SFP
Control MethodApp
Controller TypeSwitch
Mfr Part NumberER-X-SFP
Number of Ports5
Special FeatureWPS
Antenna LocationHome
Security ProtocolWPS
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Data Transfer Rate1 Gigabits Per Second
LAN Port Bandwidth1.0 gigabits_per_second
Is Modem CompatibleNo
Router Network TypeEthernet

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