Overview
Overview
The Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 16 PoE is the PoE-equipped sibling to the USW-Pro-Max-16 — a compact Layer 3 managed switch that combines PoE++ output, Etherlighting™, 2.5 GbE ports, and 10G SFP+ uplinks in a 325mm-deep chassis that mounts in a 1U rack, on a desktop, or flat on a wall. Four 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports with PoE++ (up to 64W) connect Wi-Fi 6/7 access points, while twelve 1 GbE RJ45 ports with PoE+ (up to 32W) cover VoIP phones, IP cameras, and standard PoE devices — all with a 180W total PoE budget from an included external 210W AC adapter.
Layer 3 features include DHCP server, inter-VLAN routing, and static routing. Pro AV profiles provide one-click optimisation for Dante, NDI, Q-SYS, and other AV protocols. Etherlighting™ on all Ethernet and SFP+ ports provides instant per-port visual status. NDAA compliant, CE/FCC/IC certified.
Key highlights
- 4 × 2.5 GbE RJ45 with PoE++ (up to 64W) for Wi-Fi 6/7 APs
- 12 × 1 GbE RJ45 with PoE+ (up to 32W) for cameras, phones, and devices
- 2 × 10G SFP+ uplinks for high-speed backbone connectivity
- 180W total PoE budget from included external 210W AC adapter
- Rack, desktop, and wall mounting — three form factors in one
- Layer 3 — DHCP, inter-VLAN routing, and static routing
- Etherlighting™ on all Ethernet and SFP+ ports
- Pro AV profiles — Dante, NDI, Q-SYS, SDVoE, and more
- 1.3″ touchscreen LCM display for on-switch management
- NDAA compliant, CE/FCC/IC certified
Recommended for
- Small offices & SMEs — compact PoE++ switch for Wi-Fi 6/7 APs, VoIP phones, and cameras without a full rack switch
- Flexible installations — wall mount in comms rooms, rack in cabinets, or desktop in server areas without changing hardware
- Pro AV environments — Dante, NDI, and Q-SYS profiles for small AV networks with PoE-powered devices
- Layer 3 edge deployments — DHCP server and inter-VLAN routing without a separate gateway for simple network designs
Performance
Switching performance
Switching capacity
| Switching capacity | 84 Gbps |
| Non-blocking throughput | 42 Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | 62 Mpps |
| Packet buffer size | 1.5 MB |
| Supported VLANs | 1,000 |
| MAC address table size | 16,000 |
| ARP entries | 6,000 |
| IPv4 routes | 512 |
| IPv4 static routes | 256 |
| Access lists (IPv4) | 128 |
| Access lists (MAC) | 128 |
Port layout
| 1 GbE RJ45 (PoE+) | 12 ports — 1G/100M/10M, up to 32W per port |
| 2.5 GbE RJ45 (PoE++) | 4 ports — 2.5G/1G/100M/10M, up to 64W per port |
| 10G SFP+ uplinks | 2 ports — 10G/1G |
| Total PoE ports | 16 |
| Max PoE per port | PoE 15.4W / PoE+ 32W / PoE++ 64W |
| Total PoE budget | 180W |
Features
Layer 3 features
- DHCP server (local networks)
- DHCP relay
- Inter-VLAN routing
- Static routing (local networks)
Layer 2 features
- LACP port aggregation
- STP & RSTP
- QoS (DSCP)
- IGMP snooping
- Advanced IGMP configuration
- 802.1X control
- MAC-based ACLs & device isolation
- IP-based ACLs & network isolation
- DHCP snooping & guarding
- Egress rate limit
- Flow control
- Storm control
- Multicast & broadcast rate limiting
- MAC address blocking
- MAC-based port restriction
- Port isolation
- Port mirroring
- Jumbo frames
- LLDP-MED
- Voice VLAN
- Loop protection
- Virtual network override
Pro AV profiles
- Play
- Dante
- Q-SYS
- NDI
- SDVoE
- Shure
- AES67
- Crestron
Compliance
CE
FCC
IC
Anatel: 08953-24-08356
Hardware
Physical
| Dimensions | 325.1 × 160 × 43.7 mm (12.8 × 6.3 × 1.7″) |
| Form factor | Rack mount (1U), desktop, wall |
| Weight | 2.1 kg (4.6 lb) |
| Enclosure | SGCC steel |
| Mount material | SGCC steel |
| Supported rack depth | 400–1,200 mm (15.7–47.2″) |
| LCM display | 1.3″ touchscreen |
| Management | Ethernet, AR |
| Etherlighting™ | Ethernet ports + SFP+ uplinks |
| Heat dissipation | 68 BTU/hr (excl. PoE) |
Power
| Power supply | External AC/DC 210W adapter (included) |
| Supported voltage | 50–54V DC |
| Max power consumption (excl. PoE) | 25W |
| Max power consumption (incl. PoE) | 210W |
| Total PoE budget | 180W |
Mounting options
| Mount type | Details |
|---|---|
| Rack mount | 1U rack mount — hardware included |
| Desktop | Rubber feet for flat desktop placement |
| Wall mount | Wall mount hardware included — horizontal or vertical |
Environmental
| Operating temperature | -5 to 40°C (23 to 104°F) |
| Operating humidity | 10–90% non-condensing |
In the box
UniFi Pro Max 16 PoE with rack mount brackets, wall mount hardware, and external 210W AC/DC power adapter. SFP+ transceivers are sold separately.
Software
Managed by UniFi Network
The USW-Pro-Max-16-POE is fully managed through the UniFi Network application — the same centralised platform used across the entire UniFi ecosystem. Configure VLANs, PoE schedules, port profiles, Layer 3 routing, and Pro AV profiles from a single interface with no per-device licensing fees.
Core management capabilities
- Port management — configure speed, PoE output, VLAN assignment, and port profiles per port from the UniFi dashboard.
- PoE scheduling — set time-based PoE on/off schedules per port to manage power consumption and device uptime.
- Layer 3 routing — configure DHCP server, DHCP relay, inter-VLAN routing, and static routes directly in UniFi Network.
- VLAN configuration — create and manage VLANs and 802.1Q tagging across all ports.
- Remote monitoring — real-time port statistics, power draw per port, and switch health visible from anywhere via UniFi Cloud.
- Pro AV profiles — one-click network optimisation for Dante, NDI, Q-SYS, and other professional AV protocols.
- Firmware updates — push updates remotely without on-site access.
Requirements
| UniFi Network | Version 8.1.127 or later |
| Hosting | Self-hosted or UniFi Cloud |
| Licensing | None — free with no per-device fees |
Documentation
Downloads & resources
Download the Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 16 PoE installation guide covering rack, desktop, and wall mounting options, PoE configuration, and first-time setup via UniFi Network.