How much PoE power does it provide in total?

It has a 42W total PoE budget shared across the eight PoE+ ports. That is enough for a few access points or cameras, not a full surveillance setup.

Do I need a UniFi controller to use it?

For full management, yes. You adopt it in the UniFi Network application, which runs on a Cloud Key, a Dream Machine or a self-hosted server. It works as a basic switch without one, but you lose VLANs and monitoring.

Yes. It has no fans, so it makes no operating noise. It relies on passive cooling, so leave clearance around the vents.

How does it compare with the USW-24-PoE?

The 24-port model adds eight more ports and a much larger PoE budget, but it is deeper and costs more. The 16-PoE is the better fit for shallow racks and light power needs.

The switch, a power cord and rack-mount ears. SFP modules and cables are sold separately.

No. The SFP ports are 1G only, and all RJ45 ports are Gigabit. For 10G uplinks you need a different UniFi model.

Where is the Ubiquiti USW-16-POE cheapest?

At DoubleRadius, for $299.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Ubiquiti USW-16-POE?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 132 ratings.

Where can I buy the Ubiquiti USW-16-POE?

15 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Adorama, Best Buy, Voip Supply, Gotodirect.

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Ubiquiti USW-16-POE

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Our take on the Ubiquiti USW-16-POE

The UniFi USW-16-POE is a managed Layer 2 Gigabit switch with 16 RJ45 ports, eight of them PoE+ with a 42W total power budget, plus two 1G SFP uplinks. Its fanless design and 7.9-inch depth make it one of the few quiet 16-port PoE switches that fits a shallow SOHO rack. It is managed through the UniFi Network controller, so it suits people already running UniFi access points and cameras. Against bigger PoE switches it gives up power budget and port count, and against cheaper unmanaged units it trades plug-and-play simplicity for controller-based setup.

Best forHome and small-office UniFi networksRack cabinets with limited depthQuiet setups where fan noise mattersPowering a few access points or cameras

Pros

Fanless, silent operation
Eight PoE+ ports with 42W budget
Two 1G SFP fiber uplinks
Shallow 7.9-inch depth for small racks
Managed through the UniFi controller
1.3-inch touchscreen for status

Cons

42W PoE budget is low for many cameras
Only eight of the 16 ports deliver PoE
Requires a UniFi controller for full management
No 10G or 2.5G ports
Layer 2 only, no inter-VLAN routing

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Ubiquiti USW-16-POE price history

Lowest price we've seen: $299.00 on Nov 11 at DoubleRadius. Tracked across 14 stores since Nov 11.

What reviewers say

4.6 / 5132 ratings

Owners rate it highly for silent operation and clean UniFi integration. The most common complaint is the 42W PoE budget, which limits how many powered devices it can run.

What people mention

NoisePraisedOwners say the fanless chassis is truly silent, even in a living-space rack.
PoE budgetCriticisedReviewers warn that 42W is used up fast by multiple access points or cameras.
SetupPraisedAdoption into the UniFi controller is described as quick and straightforward.
SizePraisedThe shallow depth is called out as a good fit for small wall and rack cabinets.
Port layoutMixedSome owners wish all 16 ports carried PoE rather than just eight.

About the Ubiquiti USW-16-POE

The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE Gen2 (USW-16-POE) is a managed Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet switch with 16 RJ45 ports and 2 SFP ports. Eight of the RJ45 ports supply PoE and PoE+ power to connected devices. The two 1G SFP ports provide fiber uplink options to a network.

The switch is cooled without a fan, so it runs silently. A 1.3" touch LCM screen shows status information. It is 7.9" deep, and the compact design suits installation in a SOHO rack cabinet.

Total ports: 18
Ethernet ports: 16 Gigabit RJ45 ports (8 PoE+, 8 standard)
SFP ports: 2 x 1G SFP (mini-GBIC)
PoE: PoE, PoE+ on 8 ports
PoE budget: 42W total
Management: Managed, Layer 2
Cooling: Fan-less, silent
Display: 1.3" touch LCM
Dimensions: 17.402" W x 7.874" D x 1.732" H
Weight: 6.173 lb

Specifications

PoE Ports: 8Source
Width ("): 17.402Source
No. of Ports (total): 18Source
PoE: PoE, PoE+Source
Height (")

Questions and answers

How much PoE power does it provide in total?: It has a 42W total PoE budget shared across the eight PoE+ ports. That is enough for a few access points or cameras, not a full surveillance setup.
Do I need a UniFi controller to use it?: For full management, yes. You adopt it in the UniFi Network application, which runs on a Cloud Key, a Dream Machine or a self-hosted server. It works as a basic switch without one, but you lose VLANs and monitoring.
Is it really silent?: Yes. It has no fans, so it makes no operating noise. It relies on passive cooling, so leave clearance around the vents.
How does it compare with the USW-24-PoE?: The 24-port model adds eight more ports and a much larger PoE budget, but it is deeper and costs more. The 16-PoE is the better fit for shallow racks and light power needs.
What is in the box?: The switch, a power cord and rack-mount ears. SFP modules and cables are sold separately.
Does it support 10G?: No. The SFP ports are 1G only, and all RJ45 ports are Gigabit. For 10G uplinks you need a different UniFi model.
Where is the Ubiquiti USW-16-POE cheapest?: At DoubleRadius, for $299.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Ubiquiti USW-16-POE?: Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 132 ratings.
Where can I buy the Ubiquiti USW-16-POE?: 15 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Adorama, Best Buy, Voip Supply, Gotodirect.

Stores we've priced the Ubiquiti USW-16-POE at

1.732Source

100/1000 Mbps Ports

16Source

No. of SFP (mini-GBIC) Ports

2Source

Depth (")

7.874Source

Rack-mountable

YesSource

Ethernet Type

GigaBit EthernetSource

Weight (lb)

6.173Source

Managed

YesSource