The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch USW-Pro-Max-48 (and PoE version) is a Layer 3 managed switch with Etherlighting™ ports. It features a mix of 2.5 GbE and GbE ports, plus four 10G SFP+ uplink ports. The PoE version offers significant power delivery with a 720W total PoE budget and support for PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ standards. Key capabilities include a 224 Gbps switching capacity, 112 Gbps non-blocking throughput, and integration with the UniFi Network system.

Key Features:

• Etherlighting™ Ports : These ports illuminate to provide visual cues for port location, speed/link status, and network information.
• Layer 3 Functionality : Enables routing capabilities, making it suitable for more complex network designs.
• High-Speed Connectivity : Equipped with high-speed 2.5 GbE ports for devices that require more bandwidth, alongside standard GbE ports and 10 GbE SFP+ uplink ports.
• PoE+ and PoE++ (PoE version) : The PoE model provides substantial power, up to 60W per port, with a large total PoE budget.
• Rack-Mountable: Designed for standard rack installation.
• UniFi Network Management : Managed through the UniFi Network application for centralized control.

Technical Specifications (Common to Both Versions):

• Switching Capacity : 224 Gbps
• Total Non-Blocking Throughput : 112 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate : 167 Mpps
• MAC Address Table : 32,000 entries
• Supported VLANs : 1,000

Key Differentiating Feature (PoE vs. Non-PoE):

USW-Pro-Max-48 (Non-PoE): This version focuses on high-speed data connectivity and Layer 3 management.

USW-Pro-Max-48-PoE: This model adds powerful PoE/PoE+ (15.4W/30W) and PoE++ (60W) capabilities, alongside a significant 720W PoE power budget to power access points, cameras, and other PoE-enabled devices.