Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro HD 24 PoE

Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro HD 24 PoE

The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro HD 24 PoE is a high-density managed network switch engineered for bandwidth-intensive environments requiring exceptional PoE capacity and multi-gigabit connectivity. With 24 ports delivering up to 720W of total PoE power and versatile uplink options, this switch excels in deployments with power-hungry devices and demanding throughput requirements. Network administrators and systems integrators gain professional-grade performance for surveillance systems, high-density wireless networks, and data-intensive applications.

Key Features & Benefits

• Industry-Leading PoE Budget: Provides 720W total PoE++ power output across all ports, enabling you to deploy the most demanding devices including 4K PTZ cameras with heaters, enterprise access points with full radio power, and powered LED lighting systems without supplemental power sources.
• Universal Multi-Gigabit Ports: All 24 ports support auto-negotiation from 100Mbps to 2.5GbE speeds, future-proofing your network infrastructure as you upgrade from standard gigabit devices to next-generation wireless access points and workstations without requiring port-specific planning.
• Flexible High-Speed Uplinks: Features (4) 10G SFP+ ports plus (2) 25G SFP28 ports for ultra-high-bandwidth fiber connections, ensuring your network handles aggregate traffic from surveillance systems, server farms, and multi-building campus deployments without bottlenecks.
• Advanced Layer 3 Capabilities: Supports comprehensive routing protocols including OSPF dynamic routing and policy-based routing, allowing you to build complex multi-site networks with automatic failover and intelligent traffic management without separate router appliances.
• Precision PoE Power Control: Offers granular per-port PoE management with priority assignment and power budgeting, automatically maintaining critical security cameras and access control systems during power constraints while shedding lower-priority devices like guest Wi-Fi access points.

Technical Specifications

Port Configuration

• Multi-Gigabit PoE++ Ports: (24) RJ45 ports with auto-negotiation (100M/1G/2.5G) and 802.3bt PoE++ (up to 60W per port)
• 10G SFP+ Ports: (4) fiber ports for standard 10 Gbps uplinks and stacking
• 25G SFP28 Ports: (2) fiber ports for high-speed backbone connections
• Total PoE Budget: 720W maximum across all ports
• PoE Standards: 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3bt (Type 3 and Type 4)

Switching Performance

• Switching Capacity: 188 Gbps non-blocking
• Forwarding Rate: 140.48 Mpps (million packets per second)
• MAC Address Table: 32,000 entries
• Routing: Layer 3 static routing, inter-VLAN routing, OSPF, policy-based routing
• VLAN Support: 4K VLAN IDs with advanced 802.1Q tagging
• Jumbo Frames: Up to 9,216 bytes for optimized large file transfers

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: 442 × 350 × 44 mm (17.4 × 13.8 × 1.73 in)
• Rack Space: 1U 19-inch rackmount with included hardware
• Weight: 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)
• Cooling: Dual intelligent variable-speed fans with front-to-back airflow
• Noise Level: <38 dBA at 1 meter under typical load

Power Requirements

• Input Voltage: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz universal auto-sensing
• Maximum Consumption: 850W (including full PoE output)
• Power Supply: Dual hot-swappable redundant PSU support (second PSU sold separately)
• Efficiency: 80 PLUS Gold certified for reduced energy costs
• Power Redundancy: N+1 configuration with optional secondary PSU

Environmental & Certifications

• Operating Temperature: -5°C to 45°C (23°F to 113°F)
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
• Altitude: Up to 3,000 meters (9,843 feet) operational
• Certifications: FCC Part 15 Class A, CE, IC, RoHS, REACH compliant
• MTBF: >250,000 hours mean time between failures

Management & Software

• Controller: UniFi Network Controller version 7.3 or later
• Management Options: UniFi OS Console, self-hosted controller, cloud management
• Interface: Advanced web-based GUI with real-time topology maps
• Monitoring: Port mirroring, NetFlow support, SNMP v2/v3, syslog integration
• CLI Access: Full SSH command-line interface for scripting and automation
• API: Comprehensive RESTful API for custom integrations
• Mobile App: UniFi Network app for remote monitoring and basic configuration
• Security: 802.1X authentication, ACLs, storm control, DHCP snooping

Use Cases & Applications

Enterprise Surveillance Systems: Security integrators deploy the UniFi Switch Pro HD 24 PoE as the backbone for large-scale camera installations with 20-40 high-resolution devices. The 720W PoE budget powers 4K PTZ cameras with IR illuminators and climate control heaters in outdoor enclosures, while the 25G uplinks deliver uncompressed video streams to network video recorders without frame drops.

High-Density Wireless Deployments: Large office buildings and convention centers use this switch to support Wi-Fi 6E access points across multiple floors. Each 2.5GbE port delivers full bandwidth to enterprise access points operating at maximum radio power, supporting hundreds of concurrent users streaming video conferences and accessing cloud applications simultaneously.

University Campus Networks: Educational institutions install the switch in network distribution closets serving academic buildings with computer labs, classrooms, and faculty offices. The device powers interactive displays, lecture capture systems, and high-density wireless networks while supporting VLAN segmentation for separating student, faculty, administrative, and research networks.

Healthcare Facility Infrastructure: Hospitals and medical centers rely on this switch for mission-critical networks supporting electronic health records, medical imaging systems, and patient monitoring equipment. The redundant power supply option ensures network uptime during PSU failures, while Layer 3 routing capabilities segment medical device networks for HIPAA compliance without additional routing hardware.

Multi-Tenant Office Buildings: Property managers and building owners deploy the UniFi Switch Pro HD 24 PoE to provide managed network services to office tenants. VLAN isolation ensures tenant network security, while per-port PoE controls allow billing for power consumption and prevent tenants from exceeding allocated power budgets.

Industrial and Manufacturing Sites: Factory network administrators use this switch to connect industrial IoT sensors, automated manufacturing equipment, and facility security systems. The rugged design operates reliably in temperature-variable warehouse environments, while the high PoE budget powers harsh-environment cameras and wireless access points across large production floors.

Hospitality and Hotel Properties: Large hotels and resorts install this switch as the distribution layer for guest room networks and common areas. The device powers IP phones, smart room controllers, and in-room wireless access points across entire floors, while VLAN segmentation isolates guest traffic from hotel management systems and point-of-sale networks.

Data Center Edge Deployments: IT administrators use the switch at the edge of data center networks to aggregate connections from server racks and network storage arrays. The 25G SFP28 uplinks connect to core switches handling inter-rack traffic, while PoE ports power out-of-band management devices and environmental monitoring sensors.

Broadcasting and Media Production: Television studios and production facilities leverage the high-bandwidth capabilities for IP-based video workflows. The switch handles real-time 4K video feeds from multiple cameras while powering studio intercoms, tally systems, and network-connected production monitors through PoE, consolidating infrastructure in equipment racks.

Smart Building Management: Commercial property automation systems integrate this switch to power and connect building management devices including smart thermostats, occupancy sensors, access control readers, digital signage, and IP intercoms. Layer 3 routing separates building automation traffic from tenant networks, enhancing security and performance.

Retail Chain Central Locations: Regional distribution centers and flagship retail stores use the switch to support point-of-sale systems, loss prevention cameras, digital menu boards, and customer experience technology. The 10G uplinks handle centralized video surveillance archives and inventory management databases serving multiple departments simultaneously.

Seamlessly integrates with the complete UniFi ecosystem including Dream Machine Pro, UniFi Protect NVRs, and UniFi Access control systems. Managed through the unified UniFi Network controller interface for comprehensive visibility across switching, routing, wireless, and security infrastructure.