- Description
- Specifications
24-Port Layer 3 PoE+ Switch with 2.5G Multi-Gigabit, 400W PoE Budget, 10G SFP+ Uplinks, and Pro AV Traffic Profiles
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Enterprise 24 PoE is a Layer 3 managed switch delivering 24 PoE+ ports with mixed Gigabit and 2.5G connectivity for networks transitioning to multi-gigabit speeds. Twelve 2.5G RJ45 ports serve WiFi 6 access points and high-throughput endpoints at speeds above Gigabit, while twelve 1G RJ45 ports handle standard devices. All 24 ports deliver PoE+ (32W per port) from a 400W total budget, powering APs, cameras, phones, and other network devices from a single switch. Two 10G SFP+ uplinks connect to your distribution layer or core without bottlenecking the combined access traffic.
With 124 Gbps switching capacity, Layer 3 inter-VLAN routing, and built-in Pro AV profiles for Dante, NDI, Q-SYS, and SDVoE environments, the USW-Enterprise-24-PoE handles both enterprise data networks and professional audiovisual installations. DC power backup support via the USP-RPS adds redundancy without requiring dual internal PSUs, and a 1.3-inch touchscreen LCM provides at-a-glance status directly on the unit.
Where the USW-Enterprise-24-PoE Fits
- Enterprise access layer with WiFi 6 APs where access points connected at 2.5G eliminate the Gigabit bottleneck that limits wireless throughput, while standard endpoints remain on the 1G ports and all devices draw PoE+ power from the 400W budget
- Professional AV installations where Dante audio, NDI video, and Q-SYS control devices require dedicated traffic profiles with guaranteed QoS, low latency, and multicast optimization that standard switch configurations cannot provide out of the box
- Branch offices and remote sites where a single 1U switch provides Layer 3 routing between VLANs, powers all network endpoints via PoE+, and connects back to headquarters over 10G SFP+ without requiring a separate router or PoE injectors
What the USW-Enterprise-24-PoE Delivers
- 24 PoE+ ports with 2.5G multi-gigabit: Twelve ports at 2.5G and twelve at 1G, all with PoE+ at up to 32W per port. 400W total budget powers your full access layer from a single switch without external injectors.
- 10G SFP+ uplinks: Two dedicated uplink slots for fiber or DAC connections to your core infrastructure. Prevents uplink congestion when multiple 2.5G ports are active simultaneously.
- Layer 3 with 124 Gbps switching: On-switch inter-VLAN routing, DHCP server and relay, and static routing at 92 Mpps forwarding rate. Route between network segments without sending traffic through an external gateway.
- Pro AV traffic profiles: One-click optimization for Dante, NDI, Q-SYS, SDVoE, Shure, AES67, and Crestron. Configures QoS, multicast, and IGMP settings specifically tuned for professional media transport.
- DC power backup support: Compatible with the USP-RPS redundant power supply for automatic failover if the primary AC input is lost. Maintains PoE delivery to all connected devices during power events.
Does the USW-Enterprise-24-PoE Still Make Sense?
For deployments that need 2.5G access ports with PoE+ and Layer 3 routing at a lower price point than the newer ECS-24-PoE, the USW-Enterprise-24-PoE remains a strong choice. It delivers the same 2.5G speeds to your WiFi 6 APs, the same Pro AV profiles, and the same UniFi management interface. The newer ECS model adds 10G access ports, PoE+++, 25G uplinks, and hot-swappable components for environments that need those capabilities. If your deployment runs PoE+ devices at 2.5G or below, this switch delivers the enterprise features at a significantly lower cost per port.
