The UniFi USW-Lite-16-PoE is a compact, fanless 16-port Layer 2 Gigabit switch with 8 PoE+ ports, 45W PoE budget, and full UniFi Controller management—perfect for silent, low-power deployments.
Here are the
detailed specifications for the
UniFi USW‑Lite‑16‑PoE, a compact Layer 2 managed switch from Ubiquiti:
🔌 Ports & PoE
- 16 × 1 GbE RJ45 ports, including 8 auto-sensing 802.3af/at PoE+ ports
- Total PoE budget: 45 W (referenced as 45 W in datasheet, 60 W total internal PSU)
- Includes an internal 60 W AC/DC power supply (universal 100–240 V input)
⚡ Performance
- Switching capacity: 32 Gbps
- Non-blocking throughput: 16 Gbps
- Forwarding rate: 24 Mpps
🔄 Layer 2 Features
- Supports up to 1,000 VLANs
- Features include: LACP, STP/RSTP, advanced IGMP snooping, jumbo frames, ACLs (IPv4/MAC-based), port isolation, port mirroring, DHCP snooping/guarding, QoS, storm control, LLDP-MED, and voice VLAN support
📐 Hardware & Physical
- Form factor: Compact desktop or wall-mountable (mounting kit included)
- Dimensions: 191.7 × 185 × 43.7 mm
- Weight: ~1.2 kg (2.65 lb)
- Enclosure: Fanless, silent operation, polycarbonate casing
🌡️ Power & Efficiency
- Idle power: 15 W (excluding PoE outputs); up to 60 W when powering PoE devices
- Heat dissipation: ~51 BTU/hr (excluding PoE)
🌍 Environment & Compliance
- Operating temperature: –15 °C to +40 °C
- Humidity tolerance: 10–90% non-condensing
- Certifications: CE, FCC, IC, Anatel; NDAA-compliant
🧠 Management
- Managed via UniFi Network Controller (version 7.2.94 or later)
✅ Quick Specs Summary
| Feature |
Specification |
| Ethernet Ports |
16 × 1 GbE RJ45 (8 PoE+) |
| PoE Budget |
45 W total, up to 30 W per port PoE+ |
| Switching |
32 Gbps capacity / 16 Gbps throughput / 24 Mpps |
| Power Supply |
Internal 60 W PSU; 15 W idle, 60 W max |
| L2 Features |
VLANs, LACP, IGMP snooping, ACLs, QoS, jumbo |
| Design & Cooling |
Fanless, silent, desktop/wall mountable |
| Dimensions |
192 × 185 × 44 mm; weight ~1.2 kg |
| Environment |
–15 °C to 40 °C; CE/FCC/IC/NDAA |
| Controller Support |
UniFi Network v7.2.94+ |
Datasheet