Ubiquiti UniFi 24-Port PoE Switch – USW-24-POE

The Ubiquiti UniFi 24-Port PoE Switch (USW-24-POE) is a compact and efficient managed switch designed for small to medium-sized networks.

It provides both data connectivity and Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities, allowing you to power devices such as access points and IP cameras directly through the network cables.

Specifications

• Management Interface:
  • Ethernet In-Band
• Networking Interface:
  • (24) GbE RJ45 ports
  • (2) 1G SFP ports
• PoE Interface:
  • (16) PoE/PoE+ (Pins 1, 2+; 3, 6-)
• Total Non-Blocking Throughput: 26 Gbps
• Switching Capacity: 52 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 38.69 Mpps
• Power Method:
  • Universal input, 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Power Supply: AC/DC, internal, 120W
• Max Power Consumption: 25W (excluding PoE output)
• Total Available PoE: 95W
• Max PoE Wattage per Port by PSE: 32W
• Voltage Range PoE Mode:
  • PoE: 44–57V
  • PoE+: 50–57V
• ESD/EMP Protection: Air: ± 16kV, contact: ± 12kV
• LCM Display: 1.3″ touchscreen
• Button: Factory reset

Switching Features

• Layer 2 Features:
  • IGMP snooping
  • STP/RSTP with priorities
  • Port isolation
  • Storm control
  • Voice VLAN
  • Port mirroring
  • LACP port aggregation
  • Multicast/broadcast rate limiting
  • MAC address blocking
  • Flow control
  • 802.1X control
  • Jumbo frames
  • Proprietary loop protection
  • DHCP snooping/guarding
  • Egress rate limit
  • LLDP-MED
  • Device isolation with ACLs

Common FAQs

• How much power does a 24-port PoE network switch use?

The USW-24-POE has a maximum power consumption of 25W (excluding PoE output), with a total available PoE budget of 95W to power connected devices.

• Can you turn PoE off on a UniFi switch?

Yes, you can disable PoE on individual ports through the UniFi Network Controller software, allowing for flexible management of connected devices.

• How does Ubiquiti PoE work?

Ubiquiti PoE (Power over Ethernet) allows network cables to carry both data and electrical power to devices like IP cameras, access points, and VoIP phones. This eliminates the need for separate power cables, simplifying installations.

• How much power does UniFi PoE use?

The power usage depends on the specific device being powered. For the USW-24-POE, the maximum power output per port is 32W for PoE+ devices, up to a total of 95W available for all PoE ports combined.