Product Description
Ubiquiti UniFi USW-16-PoE Gen2 Managed Gigabit Switch | USW-16-PoE
The UniFi USW-16-PoE Gen2 is a silent, fanless Layer 2 managed Gigabit switch designed to deliver reliable PoE power and high-performance switching for UniFi networks. With 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 8 PoE/PoE+ ports, and 2 SFP uplinks, it is ideal for offices, retail stores, schools, and SMB environments that require stable wired connectivity and centralized management.
Fully managed through the UniFi Network Controller, the USW-16-PoE offers enterprise-grade Layer 2 features, a 1.3" touchscreen display, and a compact rack-mountable design with whisper-quiet operation.
Key Features
16 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 Ports
8 × PoE / PoE+ Ports (42W Total PoE Budget)
2 × 1G SFP Uplink Ports
Layer 2 Managed Switch
Silent Fanless Cooling Design
36 Gbps Switching Capacity
26.78 Mpps Forwarding Rate
1.3" LCM Touchscreen Display
Rack-Mountable Form Factor
Managed via UniFi Network Controller
Ideal Use Cases
The USW-16-PoE Gen2 is perfect for:
Small & medium businesses
Offices & co-working spaces
Retail & hospitality networks
UniFi APs, IP cameras & VoIP phones
It provides both power and data over Ethernet with centralized UniFi control.
Powerful & Efficient PoE
8 PoE/PoE+ ports
Up to 32W per PoE+ port
42W total available PoE
Ideal for powering UniFi access points, cameras, and VoIP devices
Enterprise-Grade Management
IGMP Snooping
VLAN & Voice VLAN support
STP / RSTP
LACP link aggregation
Port isolation & storm control
802.1X authentication
DHCP snooping & guarding
Managed centrally via UniFi Network App
Specifications
Hardware
| Feature | Specification |
| Ethernet Ports | 16 × GbE RJ45 |
| SFP Ports | 2 × 1G SFP |
| PoE Ports | 8 × PoE / PoE+ |
| Total PoE Budget | 42W |
| Max PoE per Port | 32W |
| Switching Capacity | 36 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 26.78 Mpps |
| Cooling | Fanless (Silent) |
| Display | 1.3" Touchscreen |
| Power Supply | Internal AC/DC, 60W |
Performance
| Item | Value |
| Non-Blocking Throughput | 18 Gbps |
| Power Consumption | 18W (excluding PoE) |
| Management | Ethernet In-Band |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 |
Physical & Environment
| Item | Details |
| Dimensions | 442 × 200 × 44 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg (without brackets) |
| Mounting | Rack-mountable |
| Operating Temperature | -5°C to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10–90% non-condensing |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, IC |
