Half of the copper ports support 100, 1000 and 2500 Mbps, so faster access points, workstations and NAS units can go beyond the usual gigabit limit over existing cabling. The other twelve ports run at 1 Gbps, which suits cameras, phones and everyday desktops. This split lets you put bandwidth-hungry devices on the faster ports and save the gigabit ports for lighter loads, all on a single switch.
Every one of the 24 ports can supply Power over Ethernet, and the switch has a total PoE budget of 400 W. In practice, that means Wi-Fi access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones and other PoE devices can draw power over the same cable that carries their data. You get fewer power adapters, tidier racks and less work running mains sockets to ceilings and walls.
Two SFP+ slots give you high-capacity uplinks to a core switch, router or server. You can use them for fibre runs between floors or buildings, or to aggregate traffic from all 24 ports without creating a bottleneck at the uplink. Having two slots also leaves room for a second connection, so you have options as your network grows.
As a managed Layer 3 switch, the USW-Enterprise-24-PoE goes beyond plug-and-play forwarding. Layer 3 capability lets the switch handle routing between network segments, so you can separate traffic for staff, guests, cameras and voice in a structured way. Management features give administrators control and visibility over the network instead of leaving it to chance.
With 24 copper ports plus two SFP+ slots, the switch leaves space to add access points, cameras or workstations over time without replacing hardware. The mix of 2.5GbE and 1GbE ports means you can upgrade devices to multi-gig gradually, moving them to faster ports as needed. The 400 W PoE budget gives you headroom to add more powered devices over time.
This switch is aimed at small and medium-sized offices, schools, shops and well-equipped home labs that run several PoE devices and want faster-than-gigabit links. It suits IT installers deploying Wi-Fi access points and cameras, and administrators who need Layer 3 control in a single 24-port unit. If you only need a few unmanaged ports, a simpler switch will do the job.
| Brand | UBIQUITI |
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| Model name | USW-ENTERPRISE-24-POE |
| Product colour | White |
| Housing material | Steel |
| Throughput | 62 |
| Forwarding rate | 92.25 |
| SFP+ module slots quantity | 2 |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 95 |
| Warranty | 12 months |
| EAN | 810010073068 |
| Switching capacity | 124 |
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| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000,5000 |
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| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Yes |
| Console port | RJ-45 |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) power per port | 34.2 |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) type supported | Active PoE |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type | 2.5G Ethernet (100/1000/2500) |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity | 24 |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.3af/IEEE 802.3at |
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| Switch type | Managed |
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| Power consumption (typical) | 34.2 W |
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| Power consumption (max) | 550 W |
| AC input voltage | 100 – 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 – 60 Hz |
| Input current | 8.5 |
| DC input voltage | 52 |
| Power supply included | Yes |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 – 5 – 40 °C |
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| 10G support | Yes |
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| Width | 442.2 mm |
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| Depth | 325 mm |
| Height | 43.7 mm |
| Weight | 5.2 kg |
| Product Net Weight | 5.2 kg |
All 24 Ethernet ports support PoE, sharing a total power budget of 400 W.
No. Twelve ports support up to 2.5 Gbps (100/1000/2500 Mbps), and the other twelve run at up to 1 Gbps.
Yes. It has two SFP+ slots for compatible modules. The manufacturer does not list specific supported modules here, so check compatibility before you buy.
It is a managed Layer 3 switch, so it supports configuration and routing between network segments.
The manufacturer does not list cooling or noise levels in the specifications provided.
