Ubiquiti UniFi Enterprise 48 Port PoE Switch
The Ubiquiti Enterprise 48 PoE is a fully managed switch with (48) 2.5GbE, 802.3at PoE+ RJ45 ports, (4) 10G SFP+ ports, a 720W total PoE supply, and Layer 3 functionality. It also has a 1.3" LCM color touchscreen for system and connection insights. Can be configured and monitored remotely through the UniFi Network web and mobile app.
Tech Specs
Click here for the USW-Enterprise-48-PoE datasheet.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Dimensions | 442 x 400 x 44 mm (17.4 x 15.7 x 1.7") |
| Port Layout | 2.5 GbE RJ45 48 (All PoE+) (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) 10G SFP+ 4 (10G/1G) |
| Max. PoE Output | Up to PoE+ |
| Total PoE Availability | 720W |
| Redundancy | DC Power Backup |
| Layer 3 | ✓ |
| Form Factor | Rack mount (1U) |
| Performance | |
| Switching Capacity | 160 Gbps |
| Total Non-Blocking Throughput | 160 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 238 Mpps |
| Supported VLANs | 1,000 |
| MAC Address Table Size | 32,000 |
| L3 Table Size | ARP Entries: 16,000 IPv4 Routes: 16,000 |
| Packet Buffer Size | 4 MB |
| Access Lists | IPv4: 128 MAC: 128 |
| Layer 3 Features | |
| DHCP Server (Local Networks) | ✓ |
| DHCP Relay | ✓ |
| Inter-VLAN Routing (Local Networks) | ✓ |
| Static Routing (Local Networks) | ✓ |
| Layer 2 Features | |
| LACP Port Aggregation | ✓ |
| STP & RSTP | ✓ |
| QoS (DSCP) | ✓ |
| Pro AV Profiles | Play, Dante, Q-SYS, NDI, SDVoE, Shure, AES67, Crestron |
| 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+: 48 |
| Max. PoE Wattage per Port by PSE | PoE+: 32W |
| Max. Power Consumption | 150W (Excluding PoE Output) 870W (Including PoE Output) |
| Power Method | (1) Universal input, 100—240V AC, 50/60 Hz (1) USP RPS DC input |
| Power Input Method | AC input |
| Power Supply | AC/DC, internal, 870W |
| Supported Voltage Range | 100—240V AC |
| Management | Ethernet AR |
| Heat Dissipation (Excluding PoE Output) | 511.8 BTU/hr |
| Weight | Without mounting brackets: 6.2 kg (13.7 lb) With mounting brackets: 6.3 kg (13.9 lb) |
| Enclosure Material | SGCC steel |
| Mount Material | SGCC steel |
| Supported Rack Depth | 600 - 1,200 mm (23.6 - 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 6.2.26 and later |
FAQs
Q: What is the Ubiquiti USW-Enterprise-48-PoE and what is it used for?
A: The USW-Enterprise-48-PoE is a fully managed Layer 3 UniFi switch featuring 48 × 2.5 GbE PoE+ ports and 4 × 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks. It's ideal for enterprise networks requiring high-density PoE delivery with high-speed uplinks.
Q: What is the total PoE power budget and how is it distributed?
A: The switch delivers a total PoE budget of 720 W, enough to power multiple PoE+ devices across all 48 ports simultaneously.
Q: What are the key performance specifications of the switch?
A:
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Switching Capacity: 160 Gbps
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Non-blocking Throughput: 160 Gbps
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Forwarding Rate: 238 Mpps
This ensures fast, seamless performance even under heavy loads.
Q: Which advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features does the USW-Enterprise-48-PoE support?
A: It offers an extensive feature set including inter-VLAN routing, static routing, DHCP server/relay, LACP, QoS, IGMP snooping, ACLs, multicast rate limiting, LLDP-MED, Pro AV profiles, and more—all configurable via the UniFi Network Application.
Q: What are its design highlights and deployment options?
A: The switch features a rack-mountable 1U SGCC steel chassis, silent fanless operation, dual power redundancy (AC and optional DC RPS), a 1.3″ touchscreen for diagnostics, and supports USP-RPS DC power backup. Its weight is approximately 6.2 kg (without mounting brackets) and 6.3 kg (with).
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