Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch 48 PoE – Enterprise Layer 2/3 Gigabit Switch (ES-48-500W)

The EdgeSwitch 48 PoE (ES-48-500W) from Ubiquiti is a powerful 1U rackmount Layer 2/3 managed switch designed for growing enterprise networks, ISPs, and advanced business deployments. Featuring 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports, high-speed SFP & SFP+ uplinks, and a robust 500W internal power supply, it delivers reliable performance, scalability, and flexible power options in a single compact unit.

With a 70 Gbps non-blocking throughput, the EdgeSwitch processes traffic at line rate across all ports without packet loss—making it ideal for powering access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones, and other PoE-enabled devices. It supports auto-sensing IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ as well as configurable 24V Passive PoE, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of network hardware.

Managed via an intuitive graphical web interface or an advanced CLI (SSH/Telnet), the EdgeSwitch provides enterprise-grade control, security, and routing capabilities—perfect for modern, high-demand networks.

Key Highlights

• 48 × Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ support

• 2 × 10G SFP+ & 2 × 1G SFP uplinks

• 70 Gbps non-blocking throughput

• Auto-sensing PoE+ & 24V Passive PoE per port

• Advanced Layer 2 switching & Layer 3 routing

• 1U rackmount, enterprise-grade build

Advanced Switching & Power Features

High-Performance Switching

• Line-rate forwarding on all ports

• Up to 104.16 Mpps forwarding rate

• Suitable for dense enterprise and ISP environments

Flexible PoE Deployment

• IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ auto-detection

• Manually configurable 24V Passive PoE

• Simplifies infrastructure by powering devices directly

Fiber Connectivity

• 2 × SFP ports for standard fiber uplinks

• 2 × SFP+ ports for up to 10 Gbps high-capacity uplinks

Enterprise Management

• Web-based graphical UI

• CLI access via SSH & Telnet

• Full visibility, monitoring, and configuration control

Technical Specifications – EdgeSwitch 48 PoE (ES-48-500W)

Mechanical

Hardware & Interfaces

Performance

Power

PoE Capabilities

Environmental & Compliance