Switch
14. February 2023 Ubiquiti

Switches, like the ones by Ubiquiti, are necessary devices for connecting several computers and creating a network. Through this connection it is possible to transfer data between the different computers.

This is especially necessary for the creation of larger networks. This is because a switch is able to connect different devices while keeping communication separate from each other.

Among the numerous applications are LAN parties and office networks.

In addition, there are switches in different architectures, modes of operation and characteristics.

This leads to the question of which switch fits your application area.

This switches by Ubiquiti give you some overview of their features. This makes it easier for you to decide which one suits your porpose the best.

ENTERPRISE

Switch

Mechanical

  • Dimensions: 442.4 x 43.7 x 325 mm (17.4 x 1.7 x 12.8″)
  • Weight: Without mount: 5.11 kg (11.27 lb); With mount: 5.2 kg (11.46 lb)
  • Enclosure materials: SGCC steel
  • Mount material: SGCC steel
Price and Availability

USW-Enterprise

Configurable Gigabit layer 3 switch with auto-sensing 802.3at PoE+. It offers 12x 2.5G RJ45 Ethernet ports, 12x 1G RJ45 Ethernet ports, and 2x 10G SFP+ ports, providing 2.5G PoE links to your WiFi 6 APs and 10G fiber uplinks to your network.

Features include a 1.3″ touchscreen, single-row RJ45 port layout for easy patch panel cable management, and UniFi SmartPower Redundant Power System* (USP-RPS) support for intelligent protection from internal PSU interruption or failure.

Pro

Switch

Features:

  • 48x Gigabit RJ45 ports
  • 4x 10G SFP+ ports
  • Layer 2 and Layer 3* features
  • UniFi SmartPower RPS DC input
  • Near-silent cooling
Price and Availability

USW-Pro-48 

The USW-Pro 48 by Ubiquiti is a fully managed Layer 3 switch with 48x Gigabit Ethernet ports. 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks offer link aggregation for higher capacity and increased availability.

The USW- Pro 48 features a rich set of Layer 2 capabilities and integrates Layer 3 functionality such as inter-VLAN routing, static routing, and DHCP server.

This Ubiquiti switch is an ideal aggregation and access layer switch for any UniFi solution – it combines innovative near-silent cooling with UniFi SmartPower RPS power redundancy.

UniFi Network Controller and UniFi Network mobile app allow admins to configure and monitor virtually all of the switch features in an intuitive graphical user interface from anywhere.

Standard

Switch

Features

  • (16) Gigabit RJ45 ports with 802.3af/at
  • (8) Gigabit RJ45 ports
  • (2) 1G SFP ports
  • 1U rackmountable (hardware included)
Price and Availability

USW-24-POE 

Expand and power your network with the UniFi(R) SW-PoE, part of the Ubiquiti(R) UniFi Enterprise System. It is available in two models:

  • USW-16-POE: 16 RJ45 ports with 2 SFP ports
  • USW-24-POE: 24 RJ45 ports with 2 SFP ports

Lite

Switch

Mechanical

  • Dimensions: 191.7 x 185 x 43.7 mm (7.55 x 7.28 x 1.72″)
  • Weight: 1.2 kg (2.65 lb)

Hardware

  • Total non-blocking line rate: 16 Gbps
  • Max. power consumption: 15 W
Price and Availability

USW-Lite-16-POE 

The USW-Lite 16 PoE by Ubiquiti is a fully managed Layer 2 switch with sixteen Gigabit Ethernet ports for your RJ45 Ethernet devices. Eight ports also offer auto-sensing 802.3at PoE+ that provide up to a total PoE wattage of 45 W for UniFi Access Points or other PoE devices.

Managed and configured by the UniFi Network Application with UniFi mobile app support, the USW-Lite 16 PoE offers Layer 2 switching protocols and features.

The UniFi Network Application and mobile app allow admins to configure and monitor virtually all of the switch features in a graphical user interface from anywhere.

Flex

Switch

More

USW-FLEX 

Build and expand your network with the UniFi(R) Switch, model USW-Flex. The USW-Flex is a configurable Layer 2 Gigabit switch with auto-sensing 802.3af PoE.

It offers five RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports, providing 1x PoE input and 4x PoE output links to your devices.

Switching Performance

The USW-Flex offers the forwarding capacity to simultaneously process traffic on all ports at line rate without any packet loss.

Switch

Frequently Asked Questions

Do UniFi Switches by Ubiquiti have Layer 3 functionality?

Yes, all UniFi Switch Pro and Enterprise models have Layer 3 switching features, including inter-VLAN routing, static routing, and DHCP. See the UniFi Switching comparison table for more details.

What advanced switching features do UniFi Switches offer?

Their advanced feature set includes port aggregation (LAG), STP, jumbo frames, VLANs, QoS, advanced logging features, and much more.

What PoE modes do they support?

That depends on your model, but the UniFi Switch by Ubiquiti line includes devices that can support PoE, PoE+, and PoE++. See the UniFi Switching comparison table for more details.

Can I stack my UniFi Switches?

Although UniFi Switches cannot be stacked to form a single logical switch, you can connect multiple units together via their SFP/SFP+ ports to maximize your speed. The Network application provides comprehensive management options that eliminate the need for a single logical switch.

Do UniFi Switches by Ubiquiti support power redundancy?

UniFi Switch Pro and Enterprise models offer power redundancy and power supply failure protection. See the UniFi Switching comparison table for more details.

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