The Ubiquiti USW-24-POE is a Layer 2 managed switch with 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 16 of which support Power over Ethernet (PoE+). It is part of the UniFi ecosystem, which means it integrates seamlessly with the UniFi Controller for centralized management, monitoring, and configuration. This switch is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses, security systems, or anyone running a UniFi-based network.
Key Features:
- Ports: 24 x 1G RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet) ports; 16 PoE+ (802.3af/at) capable.
- Uplink Ports: 2 x SFP (1G) uplink ports for fiber or high-speed interconnects.
- PoE Power Budget: Supports a total PoE power budget of 95W. Each PoE+ port can deliver up to 30W.
- PoE Standards Explained:
- 802.3af (PoE): Delivers up to 15.4W per port.
- 802.3at (PoE+): Delivers up to 30W per port.
- Backward-compatible with lower PoE classes.
- Switching Capacity: 52 Gbps, ensuring non-blocking throughput.
- Forwarding Rate: Approximately 38.7 Mpps (Million packets per second).
- Management: Managed via UniFi Network Controller (Web, App), which provides real-time monitoring, VLAN configuration, and port management.
- VLAN Support: VLANs (Virtual LANs) segment traffic logically within the same network to improve security and traffic management.
- QoS (Quality of Service): Ensures critical traffic such as voice or video receives higher priority over less urgent data.
Power and Connectivity:
- Power Interface Type: Internal power supply (AC input).
- Power Connector: Standard C13 connector.
- Power Cable: Comes with a standard 3-prong power cord, approximately 5 ft long.
Design/UX:
- Chassis Material: Durable metal with a white matte finish.
- Form Factor: Rack-mountable with included mounting brackets.
- Cooling: Passive cooling for silent operation (fanless design).
- Dimensions: 442.4 x 200 x 43.7 mm (17.4 x 7.9 x 1.7 inches).
- Color: White.
Ideal Use: Perfect for powering multiple PoE devices such as UniFi Access Points, IP Cameras, VoIP phones, and other network-powered devices in small businesses or surveillance setups. Integrates flawlessly with other UniFi gear.
