Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 48 Port Switch
The Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 48 Port Switch boasts a comprehensive range of Layer 2 capabilities and operates silently without the need for a fan, making it an ideal access layer switch. With the UniFi Network Controller and UniFi Network mobile app, administrators have the ability to easily configure and monitor all of the switch's features through a user-friendly graphical interface, accessible from anywhere.
Tech Specs
Click here for the USW-48 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 (1G/100M/10M) 1G SFP: 4 (1G) |
| 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 | |
| Max. Power Consumption | 40W |
| Power Method | Universal input, 100—240V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Input Method | AC input |
| Power Supply | AC/DC, internal, 60W |
| Supported Voltage Range | 100—240V AC |
| Management | Ethernet AR |
| Heat Dissipation | 136.48 BTU/hr (Excluding PoE Output) |
| Weight | Without mounting brackets: 3.9 kg (8.6 lb) With mounting brackets: 4 kg (8.8 lb) |
| Enclosure Material | SGCC steel |
| Mount Material | SGCC steel |
| Supported Rack Depth | 400~1200 mm (15.7-47.2") |
| LCM Display | 1.3" touchscreen |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | -15 to 40° C (5 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 and what is it designed for?
A: The USW-48 is a fanless, rack-mountable Layer 2 Gigabit switch featuring 48 RJ45 ports and 4 SFP uplinks. It's perfect for enterprise network access layers where silent, reliable performance is key.
Q: What are the performance specs of the USW-48?
A: It delivers 104 Gbps switching capacity, 52 Gbps non-blocking throughput, and a forwarding rate up to 77 Mpps—ideal for robust, high-speed networks
Q: What advanced Layer 2 features does it support?
A: The USW-48 supports VLANs, LACP, STP/RSTP, IGMP snooping, 802.1X, DHCP snooping, ACLs, port isolation, jumbo frames, and more—all configurable via the UniFi Network Application
Q: What are its design and hardware highlights?
A: It sports silent, fanless cooling, an integrated 1.3-inch touchscreen for diagnostics, supports rack-mounting (1U form), and weighs just under 4 kg.
Q: How is the USW-48 powered, and what are its environmental specs?
A: Powered by a universal 100–240V AC input via an internal 60W supply, it consumes about 40W and is engineered to operate between –15 °C and 40 °C with 10–90% non-condensing humidity.
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