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White rectangular desktop switch with sixteen front RJ45 ports and status LEDs

Ubiquiti Networks

Ubiquiti Networks USW-Lite-16-POE (45W) 16-port network switch

SKU CH-288P-CY3BP MPN USW-Lite-16-POE (45W)

A managed 16-port Gigabit switch with eight PoE+ ports, 45 W PoE budget and fanless desktop or wall-mount design

  • FormatDesktop
  • Network Management TypeManaged
  • Primary Ports16 x RJ45
  • Primary Port SpeedTotal non-blocking throughput 16 Gbps Switching capacity 32
  • PoEYes
  • Layer2

Model Lite 16 PoE

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Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Silent operation with fanless cooling design
  • 16 Gigabit RJ45 ports for wired connectivity
  • 8 PoE+ ports deliver 45 W total power
  • Managed Layer 2 switch with VLAN and ACL support
  • Compact 192 x 185 x 44 mm wall-mountable form factor

16-Port Layer 2 PoE Switch

The USW-Lite-16-POE is a managed desktop switch with sixteen RJ45 ports. Eight ports deliver PoE+ power for devices such as access points or cameras while the remaining eight provide data only. It suits small networks that need basic Layer 2 features and silent operation.

1 Gbps Port Speed and 45 W PoE Budget

Every downlink runs at 1 Gbps and the switch provides a total non-blocking throughput of 16 Gbps with a switching capacity of 32 Gbps. The PoE power budget is limited to 45 W across the eight PoE+ ports, so the combined draw of all powered devices must stay within that figure. The fanless design operates from -15 to 40 °C.

Check Uplink Speed and PoE Demand Before Ordering

This model has no 2.5 Gbps or 10 Gbps uplinks, so aggregation of multiple 1 Gbps links is the only path to higher backbone bandwidth. Verify that the 45 W PoE budget covers every device you plan to power, and confirm that the 192 x 185 x 44 mm footprint fits your enclosure or wall-mount location.

Highlights

  • Silent operation with fanless cooling design
  • 16 Gigabit RJ45 ports for wired connectivity
  • 8 PoE+ ports deliver 45 W total power
  • Managed Layer 2 switch with VLAN and ACL support
  • Compact 192 x 185 x 44 mm wall-mountable form factor

Specifications

BrandUbiquiti Networks
SeriesNetwork Switch
ModelLite 16 PoE
Part NumberUSW-Lite-16-POE
FormatDesktop
Network Management TypeManaged
Primary Ports16 x RJ45
Primary Port SpeedTotal non-blocking throughput 16 Gbps
Switching capacity 32 Gbps
PoEYes
Layer2
Layer 2 FeaturesLACP Port Aggregation
STP & RSTP
Advanced IGMP Configuration (Querier, Fast Leave, Router Port)
IGMP Snooping
802.1X Control
MAC-Based ACLs & Device Isolation
DHCP Snooping & Guarding
Egress Rate Limit
Flow Control
Storm Control
Multicast & Broadcast Rate Limiting
MAC Address Blocking
IP-Based ACLs & Network Isolation
MAC-Based Port Restriction
Port Isolation
Port Mirroring
Jumbo Frames
LLDP-MED
Voice VLAN
Loop Protection
LEDsSystem Status
Ethernet PoE Speed/link/activity
PoE Link/activity
PoE Ports(8) PoE/PoE+ (Pins 1, 2+; 3, 6-)
PoE Power Budget15W (Excluding PoE Output)
60W (Including PoE Output)
PowerAC/DC, internal, 60W
Dimensions192 x 185 x 44 mm (7.6 x 7.3 x 1.7")
Weight1.2 kg (2.6 lb)
Temperature-15 to 40° C (5 to 104° F)
Humidity10 to 90% noncondensing
Shipping weight1.81 kg
Package size305 × 241 × 89 mm

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 16-port Lite model or the 8-port Lite model for my PoE needs?

The 16-port Lite provides 16 GbE RJ45 ports with eight PoE+ ports and a 45 W PoE budget, while the 8-port Lite provides eight GbE RJ45 ports with eight PoE+ ports and a 52 W PoE budget. Choose based on how many non-PoE data ports you need.

What does the 32 Gbps switching capacity mean for daily traffic?

The 32 Gbps switching capacity supports the full 16 Gbps non-blocking throughput across all 16 ports, so every connected device can run at 1 Gbps simultaneously without internal congestion.

How does the RJ45 1 Gbps interface limit my uplink options?

All 16 ports are 1 Gbps RJ45 with no 10 Gbps or SFP+ uplinks, so the maximum uplink speed is 1 Gbps and you cannot aggregate faster fibre links on this switch.

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