Pro Max 48 PoE (USW-Pro-Max-48-PoE)

The Pro Max 48 PoE (USW-Pro-Max-48-PoE) is the ultimate **48-port Layer 3 managed switch** engineered for organizations deploying massive-scale professional switching infrastructure with industry-leading PoE++ delivery and intelligent visual network management. This **rack-mount 1U professional enterprise switch** consolidates extensive port connectivity, extreme PoE++ power delivery, Layer 3 routing intelligence, comprehensive professional AV optimization, Etherlighting™ visual indicators, and mission-critical redundancy capabilities into a single powerhouse appliance. With 16 × 2.5 GbE ports (8 PoE+, 8 PoE++), 32 × GbE ports (24 PoE+, 8 PoE++), 4 × 10G SFP+ uplinks, 224 GbpsThe USW-Pro-Max-48-PoE (Pro Max 48 PoE) is the flagship 1U rack-mount Layer 3 Etherlighting™ managed switch in the UniFi lineup — engineered for extreme-scale professional deployments where maximum port count, highest PoE++ power delivery, quad 10G uplinks, and visual network intelligence are all required simultaneously. Measuring 442.4 × 400 × 44 mm (17.4 × 15.7 × 1.7") and weighing 6.2 kg (13.7 lb) without or 6.3 kg (13.9 lb) with mounting brackets, the USW-Pro-Max-48-PoE features an SGCC steel enclosure and mount, a 1.3" touchscreen LCM display, ±16kV/±12kV ESD protection, and supports rack depths of 400–1,200 mm (15.7–47.2"). DC power backup readiness via USP RPS DC input ensures uninterrupted switching and PoE output during power events. Requires UniFi Network version 8.0.24 and later.

The USW-Pro-Max-48-PoE delivers an unmatched 720W total PoE availability across 48 ports — combining (8) 2.5 GbE PoE++ ports and (8) GbE PoE++ ports at 64W per port for the highest-power PoE++ devices, alongside (8) 2.5 GbE PoE+ ports and (24) GbE PoE+ ports at 32W per port for standard PoE+ devices. (4) 10G SFP+ uplinks provide quad high-speed connectivity to core switching and routing infrastructure. Switching capacity of 224 Gbps with 112 Gbps non-blocking throughput and 167 Mpps forwarding rate — the highest performance figures in the UniFi switch lineup — deliver true wire-speed performance across all 52 ports simultaneously. Etherlighting™ on all Ethernet and SFP+ ports illuminates to indicate port location, speed/link, and native VLAN — pair with UniFi Etherlighting Patch Cables for optimal brightness. The largest L3 table in the lineup includes 12,000 ARP entries, 12,000 IPv4 routes, and 256 IPv4 static routes with a 32,000 MAC address table.

Layer 3 capabilities include:

• DHCP server and DHCP relay for local networks
• Inter-VLAN routing for local networks
• Static routing for local networks
• 12,000 ARP entries, 12,000 IPv4 routes, and 256 IPv4 static routes

Pro AV profiles for one-click optimisation include:

• Play, Dante, Q-SYS, NDI, SDVoE, Shure, AES67, and Crestron

The comprehensive Layer 2 feature set includes:

• LACP port aggregation, STP/RSTP, QoS (DSCP)
• Advanced IGMP configuration and IGMP snooping
• 802.1X control, MAC-based and IP-based ACLs
• DHCP snooping and guarding, egress rate limiting, flow control
• Storm control, multicast/broadcast rate limiting, port isolation, port mirroring
• Jumbo frames, LLDP-MED, Voice VLAN, loop protection, virtual network override
• 128 IPv4 ACLs and 128 MAC ACLs

Additional specifications:

• Max. power consumption: 100W excluding PoE output / 820W including PoE output
• Heat dissipation: 341.2 BTU/hr excluding PoE output
• ESD protection: ±16kV air / ±12kV contact
• Operating temperature: -5°C to 40°C (23°F to 104°F)
• Operating humidity: 10–90% non-condensing
• CE, FCC, IC, and Anatel certified, fully NDAA compliant

Ideal for large broadcast facilities, massive enterprise networks, major data centres, mission-critical global infrastructures, and the largest AV integration deployments across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and the wider East and Central Africa region requiring 48-port Layer 3 switching with Etherlighting™, 720W PoE++ availability, 2.5 GbE and GbE multi-gigabit ports, quad 10G SFP+ uplinks, DC power backup readiness, Pro AV profiles, and full UniFi management in the ultimate flagship rack-mount switch in the UniFi lineup.
switching capacity, 112 Gbps non-blocking throughput, 720W total PoE availability, Layer 3 routing capabilities, Pro AV profiles, DC power backup readiness, and illuminated Etherlighting™ ports for complete visual network identification, the Pro Max 48 PoE is the ideal solution for large broadcast facilities, global enterprise networks with advanced professional AV requirements, massive data centers, mission-critical operations, and organizations requiring maximum scale with industry-leading PoE++ power and intelligent visual management in sophisticated professional 1U rack-mounted form factor.

Whether you're deploying large-scale professional broadcast infrastructure with visual network intelligence and advanced Layer 3 routing, establishing massive enterprise networks with extreme PoE power and intelligent identification, building professional AV ecosystems at global scale requiring maximum power delivery and visual management, implementing mission-critical broadcast networks with redundancy and intelligent routing, or creating sophisticated networks combining professional features with complete visual identification and extreme PoE capacity, the Pro Max 48 PoE delivers industry-leading performance, visual intelligence, advanced routing, and comprehensive PoE++ delivery for the most demanding global professional environments.

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Key Features for Large-Scale Professional Deployments

• Etherlighting™ Complete Visual Intelligence: Illuminated Ethernet and quad SFP+ ports indicate port location, speed/link status, and native VLAN/network assignment—unique visual management across all 52 ports and uplinks
• 16 × 2.5 GbE Ports: Eight 2.5 GbE PoE++ (64W) + eight 2.5 GbE PoE+ (32W) deliver high-speed connectivity with flexible power options
• 32 × GbE Ports: Twenty-four GbE PoE+ (32W) + eight GbE PoE++ (64W) provide massive port capacity with flexible power delivery
• 720W Total PoE Availability: Industry's highest PoE capacity—sufficient for powering 18+ high-performance access points plus extensive professional broadcast equipment simultaneously
• Quad 10G SFP+ Uplinks: Four 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports with Etherlighting™ for fiber connectivity with visual indication and extreme redundancy
• 224 Gbps Switching Capacity: Extreme non-blocking 112 Gbps throughput with 167 Mpps forwarding rate for massive professional applications
• Layer 3 Routing Capabilities: Integrated DHCP server, DHCP relay, inter-VLAN routing, and static routing for sophisticated global professional networks
• DC Power Backup Ready: Compatible with Universal Serial Power (USP) RPS DC input—enables UPS integration for mission-critical global redundancy
• Pro AV Profiles: Pre-configured optimization for Play, Dante, Q-SYS, NDI, SDVoE, Shure, AES67, Crestron—optimized for professional global workflows
• QoS (DSCP): Differentiated Services Code Point support for prioritizing professional AV and broadcast traffic at global scale
• 32,000 MAC Address Table: Industry-leading capacity for managing massive enterprise deployments with thousands of devices
• 1.3" Touchscreen Management: Professional management interface with hybrid cloud/local control and visual network display

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Perfect Applications Across Global Professional Environments

• Large Broadcast Facilities: Professional broadcast infrastructure with visual network intelligence, maximum PoE power, and quad 10G redundancy
• Global Enterprise Networks: Worldwide headquarters with advanced Layer 3 routing, extreme PoE power, and visual infrastructure management
• Large Data Centers: Enterprise-scale data center core switching with mission-critical redundancy and extreme PoE capacity
• Professional AV at Scale: Massive AV deployments requiring extreme PoE power, visual management, and professional optimization
• Broadcasting Empires: Multi-facility broadcast networks with professional SDVoE, Dante support, and unified visual management
• Media Production Networks: Large media production facilities requiring Dante, Q-SYS, NDI, SDVoE support with visual network intelligence
• Performing Arts Organizations: Large theater groups and performing arts networks with professional AV and visual management
• Government & Defense Networks: Large government and defense networks requiring visual network management, advanced routing, and redundancy
• Telecom Infrastructure: Carrier-grade telecom networks supporting massive customer operations with professional infrastructure
• Financial & Global Banking: Large financial institutions requiring mission-critical redundancy, visual management, and global routing

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Technical Specifications

• Port Configuration: 16 × 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports (8 PoE++, 8 PoE+) (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) + 32 × GbE RJ45 ports (8 PoE++, 24 PoE+) (1G/100M/10M) + 4 × 10G SFP+ ports (10G/1G).
• Total Port Count: 48 Ethernet ports + 4 SFP+ uplinks = 52 total managed ports.
• Switching Capacity: 224 Gbps total switching capacity with 112 Gbps non-blocking throughput and 167 Mpps forwarding rate.
• PoE++ Output: 16 × PoE++ ports (8 × 2.5 GbE + 8 × GbE) delivering up to 64W per port for demanding professional equipment.
• PoE+ Output: 32 × PoE+ ports (8 × 2.5 GbE + 24 × GbE) delivering up to 32W per port for extended device connectivity.
• Standard PoE Output: 15.4W standard PoE capability on ports as needed.
• Total PoE Availability: 720W total PoE output—industry's highest capacity for powering extensive professional infrastructure.
• Uplink Connectivity: Quad 10G SFP+ ports with Etherlighting™ for high-speed fiber connectivity and visual indication with extreme redundancy.
• Layer 3 Routing: DHCP server (local networks), DHCP relay, inter-VLAN routing (local networks), and static routing for sophisticated global networks.
• Layer 3 Table Size: 12,000 ARP entries and 12,000 IPv4 routes for managing complex global professional network topologies.
• Redundancy: DC Power Backup ready—compatible with Universal Serial Power (USP) RPS for UPS integration and mission-critical redundancy.
• Professional AV Profiles: Play, Dante, Q-SYS, NDI, SDVoE, Shure, AES67, Crestron—optimized for professional global workflows.
• QoS Support: DSCP (Differentiated Services Code Point) support for prioritizing professional AV and broadcast traffic at global scale.
• Layer 2 Features: LACP port aggregation, STP/RSTP, advanced IGMP configuration, IGMP snooping, 802.1X authentication, MAC and IP-based ACLs (128 IPv4, 128 MAC), DHCP snooping/guarding, egress rate limiting, flow control, storm control, multicast/broadcast rate limiting, MAC address blocking, port isolation, port mirroring, jumbo frames, LLDP-MED, voice VLAN, loop protection, and virtual network override.
• VLAN Support: 1,000 VLAN support for advanced network segmentation and global professional organization.
• MAC Address Table: 32,000 entry table—industry-leading capacity for managing massive professional deployments with thousands of endpoints.
• Etherlighting™: Illuminated Ethernet and SFP+ ports indicate location, link speed, and VLAN/network assignment across all 48 ports and 4 uplinks.
• Etherlighting™ Cables: Compatible with UniFi Etherlighting Patch Cables for optimal brightness across all ports.
• Packet Buffer: 2 MB buffer for handling traffic bursts and optimizing performance during peak professional operations.
• Power Consumption: 100W base consumption (excluding PoE output); 820W maximum with full PoE utilization.
• Power Supply: Internal 870W AC/DC power supply with universal AC input (100-240VAC) + USP RPS DC input option.
• Form Factor: Rack-mount 1U chassis (442.4 × 400 × 44 mm); professional SGCC steel construction; supported rack depth 400-1200 mm.
• Management: Full UniFi Network integration (version 8.0.24+) plus 1.3" touchscreen for hybrid cloud/local management.
• Operating Temperature: -5°C to 40°C (23°F to 104°F)—suitable for professional broadcast facilities and data centers.
• Certifications: NDAA compliant for government deployments; CE, FCC, IC certified for international operations.

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Why Choose the Pro Max 48 PoE?

• ✅ Unique Etherlighting™ at Scale: Illuminated ports on all 48 Ethernet + 4 SFP+ uplinks—only UniFi switch with complete visual intelligence at this scale
• ✅ Industry-Leading PoE Power: 720W total—highest capacity available with 16 PoE++ ports delivering maximum power to demanding equipment
• ✅ Mixed 2.5GbE & GbE Flexibility: Sixteen 2.5 GbE ports plus 32 GbE ports enable optimal performance/cost balance for diverse professional equipment
• ✅ Extreme Port Density: 48 Ethernet + 4 × 10G SFP+ ports in single 1U—maximize professional infrastructure in minimal rack space
• ✅ Quad 10G Redundancy: Four 10G SFP+ uplinks with Etherlighting™—enable multiple core connections with visual indication
• ✅ Layer 3 Routing at Scale: 12,000 ARP entries and 12,000 IPv4 routes—sophisticated routing for massive global professional networks
• ✅ Mission-Critical Redundancy: DC power backup ready enables UPS integration for continuous global operations during power events
• ✅ Professional AV Optimization: Dante, Q-SYS, NDI, SDVoE profiles optimize for professional audio/video at massive global scale
• ✅ 32,000 MAC Addresses: Industry-leading device support for massive professional deployments with thousands of endpoints
• ✅ Professional Management: Touchscreen plus UniFi integration—sophisticated control for mission-critical global operations

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Etherlighting™ Complete Visual Intelligence at Scale

Complete Port Illumination: All 48 Ethernet ports + 4 SFP+ uplinks illuminate—only UniFi switch with complete visual identification across entire port lineup. Port Location Identification: Instantly identify any port location in massive installations—eliminates confusion in professional facilities with extensive cable infrastructure. Speed/Link Status Indication: Visual indication of port speed and link status across all ports—quickly identify connectivity issues without console access during critical operations. VLAN/Network Visual Coding: All ports illuminate to show native VLAN and network assignment—unique visual organization at massive scale. Etherlighting™ Patch Cable Support: Compatible with UniFi Etherlighting Patch Cables for optimal brightness across all 48 ports—complete visual ecosystem. Professional Workflow Integration: Visual cable management reduces deployment time and simplifies troubleshooting in massive broadcast and AV environments.

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Industry-Leading PoE++ Power Delivery

720W Total PoE Capacity: Deliver up to 720W total PoE—power 18+ high-performance access points plus extensive professional broadcast equipment simultaneously. 16 × PoE++ Ports: Eight 2.5 GbE plus eight GbE PoE++ ports deliver extreme 64W power for the most demanding broadcast systems. 32 × PoE+ Ports: Eight 2.5 GbE plus twenty-four GbE PoE+ ports deliver 32W power for flexible device connectivity. 2.5 GbE PoE Hybrid: Sixteen ports combine high-speed 2.5 Gigabit with flexible power—perfect for modern professional equipment requiring both performance and power. Flexible Power Allocation: Mix 2.5 GbE PoE++ (64W), 2.5 GbE PoE+ (32W), GbE PoE++ (64W), and GbE PoE+ (32W) across ports for diverse equipment requirements at scale.

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Professional Audio/Video at Global Scale

Pro AV Profiles: Pre-configured optimization for Play, Dante, Q-SYS, NDI, SDVoE, Shure, AES67, and Crestron professional systems at global scale. Dante Support: Native optimization for professional audio networking—essential for broadcast facilities and audio production networks worldwide. Q-SYS Integration: Q-SYS profile support for professional audio conference and collaboration infrastructure. NDI Support: Network Device Interface optimization for professional video distribution and media workflows at massive scale. SDVoE Capability: Software Defined Video over Ethernet support for broadcast centers and professional media center deployments globally. DSCP QoS: Differentiated Services Code Point prioritization ensures professional AV traffic receives network priority across global operations.

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Advanced Layer 3 Routing for Global Networks

224 Gbps Switching Fabric: Extreme capacity handles simultaneous high-speed traffic across all 48 ports and 4 × 10G uplinks without bottlenecks. 112 Gbps Non-Blocking Throughput: True non-blocking performance ensures full line-rate switching between any port combinations at massive scale. Integrated Layer 3 Routing: DHCP server, DHCP relay, inter-VLAN routing, and static routing support sophisticated global professional network topologies. 12,000 ARP Entries: Extensive addressing for massive global professional networks with tens of thousands of endpoints. 12,000 IPv4 Routes: Support for complex routing policies and multi-continent professional deployments requiring sophisticated path control.

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Mission-Critical Redundancy & Global Operations

DC Power Backup Ready: Compatible with Universal Serial Power (USP) RPS—enables UPS integration for continuous global operations during power events. Quad 10G Redundancy: Four independent 10G SFP+ connections enable multiple core paths with automatic failover—true mission-critical architecture. Dual Power Input: Universal AC input (100-240VAC) plus USP DC input enables hybrid power configurations for global redundancy. PoE Power Delivery: Deliver PoE power during AC outages when connected to UPS—maintains professional operations during critical global events.

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Perfect Complement to Global Professional Networks

• ✅ Broadcast Empire Infrastructure: Professional backbone for large broadcast networks with visual intelligence, maximum PoE power, and quad 10G redundancy
• ✅ Professional AV at Scale: Core switching for global AV deployments with extreme power and visual management
• ✅ Global Enterprise Switching: Main office switching for multinational enterprises with advanced routing and visual infrastructure
• ✅ Media Production Networks: Professional production infrastructure for massive NDI, SDVoE, and Dante workflows
• ✅ Mission-Critical Global Operations: Connect via quad 10G uplinks with DC backup for continuous worldwide professional service

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Management & Integration

• UniFi Network Integration: Full managed switch support with version 8.0.24 and later—monitor and control from central console
• Local Touchscreen Management: 1.3" display for real-time monitoring and professional configuration with complete visual network status
• Centralized Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of all 48 ports + 4 uplinks, Etherlighting™ status, PoE delivery, and health status from UniFi Controller
• Professional Configuration: Apply VLAN, routing, and professional AV profiles from central management point across global infrastructure
• Global Facility Visibility: Manage Pro Max 48 PoE switches across all worldwide professional facilities from single unified console

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Related Products & Solutions

• UniFi Etherlighting Patch Cables – Compatible cables for enhanced Etherlighting™ brightness across all 52 ports and uplinks
• UniFi Power Backup / UPS – Redundant power backup for mission-critical global operations with Pro Max 48 PoE
• UniFi Pro Max Accessories – Professional installation hardware and optional expansion components
• UniFi Switches (High-Performance) – Complementary switches for expanding global professional infrastructure
• UniFi Access Points – Wireless infrastructure powered by Pro Max 48 PoE's extreme capacity
• CloudKey+ / CloudKey Enterprise – Centralized management for Pro Max 48 PoE and entire global professional UniFi ecosystem

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