Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 48 Port PoE Switch

The USW-48-PoE is a versatile Gigabit Layer 2 switch that comes equipped with 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, including 32 auto-sensing 802.3at PoE+ ports and 4 SFP ports. It offers high-speed Gigabit PoE connections to your RJ45 Ethernet devices and Gigabit fiber uplink options for your corporate network. With simple management through a 1.3-inch touch LCM and the UniFi Network Controller, along with support from the UniFi mobile app, the USW-48-PoE boasts a wide range of advanced Layer 2 switching protocols and features. These include per-port operation modes such as switching, mirroring, or aggregation. The UniFi Network Controller and mobile app allow network administrators to easily configure and monitor all of the switch's features through a user-friendly graphical interface, from anywhere.

Any EU products are supplied with the appropriate UK power method at no extra cost.

Tech Specs

Click here for the UniFi USW-48-POE Datasheet.

Device Specifications
Overview
Dimensions	442 x 285 x 44 mm (17.4 x 11.2 x 1.7")
Port Layout	1 GbE RJ45: 48 (32 PoE+) (1G/100M/10M) 1G SFP: 4 (1G)
Max. PoE Output	Up to PoE+
Total PoE Availability	195W
Form Factor	Rack mount (1U)
Performance
Switching Capacity	104 Gbps
Total Non-Blocking Throughput	52 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	77 Mpps
Supported VLANs	1,000
MAC Address Table Size	16,000
Packet Buffer Size	1.5 MB
Access Lists	IPv4: 128 MAC: 128
Layer 2 Features
Features	LACP Port Aggregation: ✓ STP & RSTP: ✓ Advanced IGMP Configuration (Querier, Fast Leave, Router Port): ✓ IGMP Snooping: ✓ 802.1X Control: ✓ MAC-Based ACLs & Device Isolation: ✓ DHCP Snooping & Guarding: ✓ Egress Rate Limit: ✓ Flow Control: ✓ Storm Control: ✓ Multicast & Broadcast Rate Limiting: ✓ MAC Address Blocking: ✓ IP-Based ACLs & Network Isolation: ✓ MAC-Based Port Restriction: ✓ Port Isolation: ✓ Port Mirroring: ✓ Jumbo Frames: ✓ LLDP-MED: ✓ Voice VLAN: ✓ Loop Protection: ✓
Hardware
PoE Ports	PoE+: 32
Max. PoE Wattage per Port by PSE	PoE: 15.4W PoE+: 32W
Max. Power Consumption	45W (Excluding PoE Output) 240W (Including PoE Output)
Power Method	Universal input, 100—240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Input Method	AC input
Power Supply	AC/DC, internal, 240W
Supported Voltage Range	100—240V AC
Management	Ethernet AR
Heat Dissipation (Excluding PoE Output)	153.54 BTU/hr
Weight	Without mounting brackets: 4.5 kg (10 lb) With mounting brackets: 4.6 kg (10.2 lb)
Enclosure Material	SGCC steel
Mount Material	SGCC steel
Supported Rack Depth	400~1200 mm (15.7-47.2")
LCM Display	1.3" touchscreen
ESD Protection	Air: ± 16kV, contact: ± 12kV
Ambient Operating Temperature	-5 to 40° C (23 to 104° F)
Ambient Operating Humidity	10 to 90% noncondensing
NDAA Compliant	✓
Certifications	CE, FCC, IC, Anatel
Software
Application Requirements	UniFi Network Version 7.2.94 and later

 

FAQs

Q: What is the Ubiquiti USW‑48‑POE and what is it designed for?
A: The USW‑48‑POE is a fully managed Layer 2 UniFi switch featuring 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, including 32 auto-sensing 802.3at PoE+ ports, and 4 × 1G SFP uplinks. It's designed for enterprise and SMB environments requiring high-density PoE connectivity and silent operation.

Q: What are the performance specifications of the USW‑48‑POE?
A:

• Switching Capacity: 104 Gbps

• Non-Blocking Throughput: 52 Gbps

• Forwarding Rate: 77.38 Mpps

• MAC Address Table Size: 32,000 entries

• Packet Buffer Size: 2 MB

• Supported VLANs: 1,000
  

Q: What are the PoE capabilities and power budget of the USW‑48‑POE?
A: The switch provides 32 × 1GbE PoE+ ports, each capable of delivering up to 32W, with a total PoE power budget of 195W. It is powered via an internal 240W AC/DC power supply with a universal input range of 100–240V AC.

Q: What design features enhance its usability?
A: The USW‑48‑POE features a fanless design for silent operation, a 1.3" touchscreen LCM for status monitoring, and a 1U rackmountable form factor. It weighs 4.5 kg (10 lb) without mounting brackets and 4.6 kg (10.2 lb) with brackets.

Q: What are the environmental and compliance specifications?
A:

• Operating Temperature: -5 to 40°C (23 to 104°F)

• Operating Humidity: 10–90% non-condensing

• Certifications: CE, FCC, IC

• NDAA Compliant: Yes
  
  

Resources

Guide: UniFi Network for Retail and Hospitality — MS Dist

Guide: Setting Up a Ubiquiti UniFi Network for a Small Office or Business — MS Dist