Model: USW-ENTERPRISE-48-POE
from $1,549
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Enterprise 48 is a managed network switch designed for high-performance enterprise environments. It features 48 2.5GbE PoE+ ports, each capable of delivering up to 30W, alongside four 10GbE SFP+ ports for high-speed uplinks, all managed through the UniFi Network platform. With a robust 720W PoE budget, 320 Gb/s switching bandwidth, and Layer 2/Layer 3 support, this rack-mountable (1U) steel switch is ideal for powering and connecting numerous devices in demanding network infrastructures.
For home use, a simple unmanaged Gigabit switch is all you need to expand your router's ports. Buy a managed switch or a switch with PoE only if you are running security cameras, access points, or complex VLAN setups. Available from $1,549.
Basic unmanaged network switches use negligible power and have zero maintenance costs. PoE (Power over Ethernet) and large managed switches use more electricity but are still relatively cheap to run.
Common Failure Modes
Switches are solid-state devices with high reliability. When they fail, it is usually due to lightning strikes/power surges blowing individual ports or the internal power supply dying.
For home use, a simple unmanaged Gigabit switch is all you need to expand your router's ports. Buy a managed switch or a switch with PoE only if you are running security cameras, access points, or complex VLAN setups.
Network switches are extremely reliable solid-state devices. They are usually replaced because networking speed standards outgrow them, rather than due to hardware failure.
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Enterprise 48 48-Port 2.5Gb PoE+ Compliant Managed Network Switch with SFP+ is available at bhphoto, newegg, cdw, starting at $1,549.
Basic unmanaged network switches use negligible power and have zero maintenance costs. PoE (Power over Ethernet) and large managed switches use more electricity but are still relatively cheap to run.
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