The Ubiquiti UniFi USW-16-POE is a versatile, fully managed Layer 2 switch designed for small to medium business networks requiring reliable power delivery, high-performance switching, and seamless integration with the UniFi ecosystem. With a mix of PoE and non-PoE ports, quiet operation, and intuitive UniFi Network management, it offers a professional-grade switching solution suitable for offices, retail, hospitality, and enterprise deployments.
🔑 Key Features
16 Gigabit Ethernet ports with a balanced mix of PoE+ and standard ports
45 W total PoE power budget for powering access points, phones, cameras, and IoT devices
Fanless design for silent operation — ideal for office or reception environments
Managed through the UniFi Network application for centralised control, VLAN setup, monitoring, and automation
Two SFP ports for fibre uplinks and extended network architecture
🛠Technical Specifications
Model: USW-16-POE
Voltage / Power: 100–240 V AC internal power supply
PoE Output: 8 × 802.3af/at PoE+ ports, total PoE budget 45 W
Switching Capacity: 36 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 26.78 Mpps
Connections:
16 × RJ45 Gigabit ports
2 × 1G SFP uplink ports
Dimensions: 442.4 × 200 × 43.7 MM (1U rackmount)
Weight: Approx. 2.7 kg
Material / Finish: Metal chassis with status LEDs and front-facing ports
Mounting Style: Standard 19" rackmount (rack ears included)
Environment: Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C; humidity 10–90% non-condensing
🎯 Best Used For
Ideal for offices, hospitality venues, retail stores, security installations, and small enterprise networks that require reliable PoE delivery for UniFi access points, cameras, and VoIP phones while maintaining strong switching performance and simple centralised management.
✅ Complementary Products (Same Brand)
UniFi Access Points such as U6 Lite, U6 Pro, U7 Lite, or U7 Pro Max
UniFi Protect Cameras such as G5 Bullet, G5 Dome, or G4 Doorbell Pro
UniFi Gateways including UDR, UDM-SE, or UDM Pro Max
UniFi Power products like USP-RPS for redundant power protection
UniFi Rack systems and cable management accessories for clean installation
The USW-16-POE is a dependable, scalable switch that enhances network performance and delivers the PoE power needed for modern, cloud-managed UniFi deployments.
