Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE – 24-Port Gigabit Managed Switch (USW-24-POE)

Description

Ubiquiti USW-24-POE is a 24-port Gigabit managed switch designed for business networks, offices, schools, hotels, retail environments and small to medium-sized enterprise deployments. Part of the UniFi switching ecosystem, it combines wired Ethernet connectivity, PoE+ power delivery and fibre uplinks in a rack-mountable 1U design.

The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE is suitable for organisations connecting computers, printers, wireless access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones and other network devices. Its managed switching capabilities help administrators organise traffic, separate network segments and monitor connectivity through the UniFi Network application.

24 Gigabit Ethernet Ports

The USW-24-POE provides 24 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps connections. Sixteen ports support Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), while the remaining eight ports provide standard Ethernet connectivity for devices that do not require PoE power.

PoE+ allows compatible powered devices to receive network data and electrical power through a single Ethernet cable. This can simplify installations by reducing the need for separate power adapters near connected devices.

The switch has a total PoE power budget of 95 W. Each PoE+ port supports up to 32 W according to the manufacturer’s specifications, but the combined power supplied to all connected devices must remain within the overall budget. Plan the installation around the actual power requirements of the access points, cameras and phones being connected.

Fibre Uplinks for Network Expansion

Two 1G SFP ports provide fibre uplink connectivity to compatible switches, routers and other network equipment. With appropriate SFP transceivers and fibre cabling, administrators can connect network segments over supported fibre links.

Fibre uplinks are useful where the network requires additional distance between equipment locations or an optical connection to a central switch. The supported link speed is 1 Gbps per SFP port; these ports are not 10G SFP+ interfaces.

Managed Layer 2 Switching

The UniFi Switch 24 PoE provides managed Layer 2 switching features for structured business networks. Supported functions include VLANs, link aggregation, Spanning Tree Protocol, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol, IGMP snooping, port mirroring, port isolation, traffic controls and network access features.

VLAN support allows administrators to logically separate devices such as staff computers, guest wireless clients, voice equipment and surveillance cameras. This can help improve network organisation and apply appropriate traffic policies when used with compatible routers and access points.

The switch supports up to 1,000 VLANs and has an 8,000-entry MAC address table. Feature availability and configuration depend on the applicable UniFi Network software version.

Switching Capacity and Performance

The USW-24-POE has a switching capacity of 52 Gbps, non-blocking throughput of 26 Gbps and a forwarding rate of approximately 39 million packets per second. These specifications support Gigabit Ethernet connectivity across a range of office and commercial network deployments.

Actual application performance depends on network design, traffic patterns, connected devices and the performance of upstream equipment. The switch provides Gigabit access ports rather than multi-gigabit RJ45 access ports.

Rack-Mountable Design

The switch measures approximately 442 x 200 x 44 mm and occupies one rack unit (1U). Its metal enclosure and rack-mounting design make it suitable for installation in a network cabinet, server room or structured cabling environment.

The unit uses an internal power supply with 100–240 V AC input. The manufacturer specifies an operating temperature range of -5°C to 40°C. Install the switch in a suitable indoor location with adequate ventilation and stable power. A suitable UPS and power protection are recommended for business-critical deployments.

UniFi Network Management

The USW-24-POE integrates with the UniFi Network application for centralised configuration and monitoring. Administrators can manage supported UniFi equipment, configure VLANs and switching policies, review port status and monitor network activity through the management interface.

Before deployment, confirm that the controller or UniFi Network application meets the requirements for the installed device firmware and planned configuration.

Buy Ubiquiti USW-24-POE in Kenya from Globikom

Globikom supplies networking, connectivity and IT infrastructure equipment for businesses, internet service providers, system integrators and resellers in Kenya and across Africa.

The Ubiquiti USW-24-POE is an option for organisations looking for a managed 24-port Gigabit switch with PoE+ for compatible devices and 1G SFP fibre uplinks. It is suitable for office networks, wireless access point deployments, VoIP installations and IP surveillance systems whose combined power requirements fit within its 95 W PoE budget.

Contact Globikom for current stock confirmation, project quotations and delivery options. For installations involving multiple access points, cameras or switches, share the connected-device list and power requirements so the network configuration can be checked for compatibility.

Specifications are based on manufacturer documentation. Actual performance and available PoE power depend on the installation, software configuration and connected equipment.

.