Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Enterprise 48 PoE

Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Enterprise 48 PoE

Brand: Ubiquiti | Category: Network Switches

SKU: UBIQ-USWENTERPRISE48POE | Part #: USW-Enterprise-48-PoE | MPN: USW-Enterprise-48-PoE

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About the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Enterprise 48 PoE

The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Enterprise 48 PoE is a managed Layer 3 access layer switch delivering 48 ports of 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet with integrated PoE capabilities, complemented by two 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports for high-bandwidth core connectivity. The architecture combines hardware-based packet forwarding with UniFi management integration, enabling centralized configuration, monitoring, and automation across distributed network deployments. The switch is purpose-built for campus networks, healthcare facilities, and education environments undergoing infrastructure modernization, where simultaneous support for high-density wireless access points, IP cameras, and endpoints requires both multi-gig speeds and substantial PoE power budgets.

Notable design characteristics include 90W maximum per-port PoE delivery enabling deployment of power-hungry WiFi 6E access points and advanced surveillance systems, a switching fabric supporting line-rate forwarding across all ports, and native VLAN, QoS, and ACL functionality for granular traffic control. The switch integrates seamlessly with Ubiquiti's UniFi ecosystem, providing single-pane-of-glass management alongside UniFi controllers, Dream Machines, and CloudKeys, eliminating the need for separate management infrastructure. Hardware and firmware evolution since its Q4 2022 launch reflects field deployment learnings across large-scale campus and healthcare network refreshes.

With 240 Gbps aggregate throughput and support for LACP link aggregation, the Enterprise 48 PoE addresses the intermediate access layer bottleneck in networks transitioning from gigabit to multi-gigabit architectures, while the 10G SFP+ uplinks accommodate fiber backbone connections without requiring intermediate conversion hardware.

Ideal for

  • Campus network access layer supporting high-density WiFi 6E and WiFi 7 access point deployments with simultaneous PoE power delivery to 48+ locations
  • Hospital and healthcare facility network refresh providing multi-gig connectivity to medical imaging workstations, IP surveillance, and clinical endpoints with deterministic PoE power availability
  • Educational institution core-to-access switching infrastructure consolidating student device connectivity, BYOD endpoints, and institution-managed systems through centralized UniFi orchestration
  • High-density hospitality and entertainment venue networking supporting guest WiFi, IoT device clusters, and video analytics across large distributed port counts
  • Enterprise branch office access layer aggregating desktop workstations, VoIP phones, and building automation systems with native VLAN segmentation and QoS policies
  • Managed service provider multi-tenant deployments leveraging per-port PoE budgeting and VLAN isolation for customer-specific network segmentation

Technical specifications

ManufacturerUbiquiti
ModelUniFi Switch Enterprise 48 PoE
CategoryManaged Access Layer Switch
Launch QuarterQ4 2022
Ethernet Ports48 × 2.5 Gigabit RJ-45
Uplink Ports2 × 10 Gigabit SFP+
Total Port Count50
Switching Fabric Throughput240 Gbps
Packet Forwarding Rate178.57 Mpps
PoE StandardIEEE 802.3bt (High Power PoE++)
Maximum PoE Per Port90W
Total PoE Budget3,680W
Management InterfaceUniFi Network Application / Cloud Key compatible
Layer 3 FeaturesStatic routing, OSPF, BGP, VRF support
VLAN Support4,094 VLANs; 802.1Q tagging
QoS Features8 traffic queues, rate limiting, priority queuing
AggregationLACP link aggregation up to 8 groups
Maximum MAC Address Table128,000 entries
Throughput per Port2.5 Gbps full-duplex
Form Factor1U rackmount; 19-inch standard rack mounting
Dimensions440 × 44 × 440 mm (W × H × D)
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature-10°C to 65°C
Power Consumption (typical)850W (including PoE delivery)
Power InputDual 120-240V AC PSU with N+1 redundancy available
Network ManagementWeb UI, SSH, SNMPv3
Uplink RedundancyAutomatic failover between SFP+ ports
Advanced FeaturesBandwidth monitoring, packet sniffer, real-time traffic analysis via UniFi Dashboard

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Technical Specifications

BrandUbiquiti
CategoryNetwork Switches
SKUUBIQ-USWENTERPRISE48POE
Part NumberUSW-Enterprise-48-PoE
ConditionNew
ModelUniFi Switch Enterprise 48 PoE
Launch QuarterQ4 2022
Ethernet Ports48 × 2.5 Gigabit RJ-45
Uplink Ports2 × 10 Gigabit SFP+
Total Port Count50
Switching Fabric Throughput240 Gbps
Packet Forwarding Rate178.57 Mpps
PoE StandardIEEE 802.3bt (High Power PoE++)
Maximum PoE Per Port90W
Total PoE Budget3,680W
Management InterfaceUniFi Network Application / Cloud Key compatible
Layer 3 FeaturesStatic routing, OSPF, BGP, VRF support
VLAN Support4,094 VLANs; 802.1Q tagging
QoS Features8 traffic queues, rate limiting, priority queuing
AggregationLACP link aggregation up to 8 groups
Maximum MAC Address Table128,000 entries
Throughput per Port2.5 Gbps full-duplex
Form Factor1U rackmount; 19-inch standard rack mounting
Dimensions440 × 44 × 440 mm (W × H × D)
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature-10°C to 65°C
Power Consumption (typical)850W (including PoE delivery)
Power InputDual 120-240V AC PSU with N+1 redundancy available
Network ManagementWeb UI, SSH, SNMPv3
Uplink RedundancyAutomatic failover between SFP+ ports
Advanced FeaturesBandwidth monitoring, packet sniffer, real-time traffic analysis via UniFi Dashboard