Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 (USW-48) Managed Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch
UPC: 810010072481
MPN: USW-48
Brand: Ubiquiti
Type: Ethernet Switch
Model: USW-48
Product Line: UniFi
Number of LAN Ports: 48
Ethernet Technology: Gigabit Ethernet (1000-Mbit/s)
Network Management Type: Fully Managed
Form Factor: Rack Mountable
Maximum LAN Data Rate: 1000 Mbps/1 Gbps
Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 1 Gbps
Network Connectivity: Wired-Ethernet (RJ-45)
Layer: 2
Unit Type: Unit
Item Height: 1.72 in
Item Length: 11.22 in
Item Width: 17.42 in
Manufacturer: Ubiquiti Inc.
Product Type: Managed Layer 2 Network Switch
Cooling System: Fanless
Switching Capacity: 104 Gbps
Max Power Consumption: 40W
Total Non-Blocking Throughput: 52 Gbps
Port Configuration & Switching Capabilities
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 (MPN: USW-48, also known as the Standard 48) is a high-density, fully managed Layer 2 network switch engineered for enterprise, office, and rackmount environments requiring reliable wired Gigabit connectivity without Power over Ethernet (non-PoE).
- High-Density Port Layout: Equipped with 48x 10/100/1000 Mbps (1GbE) RJ45 Ethernet ports for endpoint and workstation connections, paired with 4x 1G SFP fiber uplink ports for backbone aggregation.
- Line-Rate Switching Performance: Delivers a 104 Gbps total switching capacity and 52 Gbps total non-blocking throughput to support simultaneous full-duplex traffic across all ports.
Management, Architecture & Physical Design
- Managed Layer 2 Switching: Integrates into the UniFi Network platform for centralized configuration, VLAN segmentation, link aggregation, and port-level monitoring.
- Silent Fanless Thermal Design: Engineered with a fanless cooling architecture and a 40W maximum power consumption rating, allowing silent operation in noise-sensitive workspaces or network closets.
- Compact 1U Rackmount Chassis: Features a 1U rack-mountable form factor (17.42 inch width x 11.22 inch length x 1.72 inch height) with an integrated 1.3 inch LCM touchscreen display for system and connection status insights.
UniFi 48-Port Series Comparison Reference
Within the Ubiquiti 48-port switch lineup, the USW-48 (and its regional identifier USW-48-EU) serves as the Gen2 standard non-PoE Layer 2 model, succeeding the earlier Gen1 US-48 (which featured 2x SFP and 2x SFP+ ports with 70 Gbps non-blocking throughput). For deployments requiring different feature sets, buyers often cross-shop the USW-48-PoE (which adds 32x PoE+ ports with a 195W PoE budget in the same 52 Gbps / 104 Gbps Layer 2 class), the USW-Pro-48 (which upgrades to Layer 3 switching, 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks, and 176 Gbps switching capacity), or the USW-Pro-48-PoE (combining Layer 3 features and 10G SFP+ uplinks with a 600W PoE+/PoE++ budget). These comparison models are distinct products and are noted strictly for specification reference.
Related Models for Comparison
Related products for comparison. Configuration and fit may differ; these references do not establish interchangeability.
- Ubiquiti USW-48-PoE — Comparable alternative. Product Type: Managed Layer 2 PoE Network Switch; Form Factor: Rack Mountable (1U); Ports: 48x 1GbE RJ45 (32x PoE+), 4x 1G SFP; Total Available PoE: 195W; Total Non-Blocking Throughput: 52 Gbps; Switching Capacity: 104 Gbps; Cooling System: Fanless.
- Ubiquiti USW-Pro-48 — Comparable alternative. Product Type: Managed Layer 3 Network Switch; Form Factor: Rack Mountable (1U); Ports: 48x 1GbE RJ45, 4x 1/10G SFP+; Total Non-Blocking Throughput: 88 Gbps; Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps; Forwarding Rate: 130.944 Mpps; Max Power Consumption: 60W; Cooling System: Fanless.
- Ubiquiti USW-Pro-48-PoE — Comparable alternative. Product Type: Managed Layer 3 PoE Network Switch; Form Factor: Rack Mountable (1U); Ports: 48x 1GbE RJ45 (40x PoE+, 8x PoE++), 4x 1/10G SFP+; Total Available PoE: 600W; Total Non-Blocking Throughput: 88 Gbps; Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps; Forwarding Rate: 131 Mpps; Max Power Consumption: 660W (Including PoE Output).
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- Ubiquiti UniFi USW-48 switch in sealed retail box
