Ubiquiti UniFi USW-Pro-Max-16-PoE — 16-Port Multi-Gigabit Layer 3 PoE++ Switch (180W)

Big-network power in a small, silent package. The Ubiquiti UniFi USW-Pro-Max-16-PoE packs multi-gigabit speed, 180W of high-power PoE++, dual 10G fiber uplinks, and full Layer 3 routing into a compact, fanless chassis that fits practically anywhere. Whether you’re upgrading a growing office, wiring a camera-heavy site, or building a serious home network, this is the access-layer switch that delivers Pro-tier performance without the noise, the bulk, or the compromise.

Multi-Gigabit Speed for the Devices That Demand It

Your newest access points and high-throughput gear have outgrown plain Gigabit — and this switch is built for exactly that moment. Four 60W 2.5G PoE++ Ethernet ports are available alongside twelve 30W Gigabit Ethernet ports, with a total power budget of 180W for compatible equipment, plus two SFP+ ports for uplinks up to 10 Gb/s.

That mix is the sweet spot: blazing 2.5GbE for your WiFi 6/7 APs and heavy hitters, reliable Gigabit PoE+ for everything else, and 10G fiber to tie it all back to your core.

• 4 × 2.5GbE PoE++ ports delivering up to 60W each for next-gen devices
• 12 × Gigabit PoE+ ports for cameras, phones, and standard APs
• 2 × 10G SFP+ uplinks for high-speed fiber backbone connections
• 84 Gb/s switching capacity (42 Gb/s non-blocking) with a 62.496 Mpps forwarding rate

180W of PoE++ — Power Everything From One Cable

Forget the clutter of power adapters at every device. With 180W of total PoE availability, this switch delivers efficient power to connected devices such as IP cameras, access points, and VoIP phones. From compact sensors to power-hungry PTZ cameras and WiFi 7 access points, this switch feeds them all — and the live PoE usage meter in UniFi makes it easy to see your remaining headroom at a glance.

Etherlighting: See Your Network, Don’t Just Plug Into It

Ubiquiti’s Etherlighting turns a once-confusing patch panel into something you can actually read. Etherlighting technology illuminates each port to indicate port location, speed/link status, and native VLAN/network configuration when used with compatible cables, and a 1.3″ touchscreen display provides important status information at a glance.

The real-world payoff is huge. Each port uses color-coded illumination to indicate link speed, activity, and PoE status — especially useful in dense or low-light environments where quick visual confirmation saves time during deployment or troubleshooting. No more tracing cables blind or guessing which port is which.

Enterprise Layer 3 Routing, UniFi Simplicity

This is far more than a basic switch — it’s a full routing engine wrapped in the famously friendly UniFi interface. Layer 3 capabilities include DHCP Server & Relay, Inter-VLAN Routing, and Static Routing, while Layer 2 functions like LACP, STP, QoS, and IGMP Snooping improve traffic efficiency and stability, with security enhanced by 802.1X authentication and MAC-based ACLs.

You manage all of it through one clean platform. Its settings are managed through the UniFi Network platform, giving you granular, professional control without a steep learning curve.

Built to Scale With You

• Supports up to 1,000 VLANs, a 16,000-entry MAC table, and 256 IPv4 static routes
• Visual Port Manager shows real-time link speed, connection state, and PoE mode for every port
• The clear PoE+/PoE++ distinction helps you connect high-power devices to the right ports with confidence

Silent, Fanless, and Ready to Mount Anywhere

Performance shouldn’t come with a constant hum — and here, it doesn’t. Its silent, fanless cooling system guarantees optimal heat dissipation without noise, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments, and versatile mounting options include desktop, wall, and rack installations.

Compact, too: the rugged SGCC steel chassis measures just 325 x 160 x 43.7 mm and weighs only 2.1 kg, so it slips into tight spaces, behind a desk, or onto a wall as easily as it slides into a rack.

Who Is the USW-Pro-Max-16-PoE For?

If you want Pro-tier multi-gig switching but don’t need 24 or 48 ports, this is your perfect fit. It’s an innovative, robust solution for high-performance network environments — ideal for versatile deployment in any small to medium-sized business or networking setup. Think modern offices, surveillance deployments, retail spaces, and advanced home labs ready to move past Gigabit.

A couple of planning notes: the rackmount kit and Etherlighting patch cables are sold separately, and the switch is managed through the UniFi Network platform. Its fanless steel chassis carries a 180W total PoE budget with 210W max power consumption.

The Bottom Line

The Ubiquiti UniFi USW-Pro-Max-16-PoE delivers multi-gigabit speed, 180W of PoE++ muscle, 10G uplinks, Layer 3 routing, and Etherlighting clarity — all in a silent, compact, beautifully managed package. Power it, route it, see it, and place it anywhere. Add the USW-Pro-Max-16-PoE to your network today and step up to Pro-grade performance without the noise or the bulk.