Overview
Overview
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 is a compact Layer 3 managed switch combining enterprise features with flexible deployment options — it mounts in a 1U rack, sits on a desktop, or mounts flat on a wall. Sixteen ports include 12 × Gigabit and 4 × 2.5 GbE RJ45 for connecting faster Wi-Fi 6/7 access points and servers, plus 2 × 10G SFP+ uplinks for fast backbone connectivity. Etherlighting™ on all Ethernet and SFP+ ports provides instant per-port visual status.
Layer 3 capabilities include DHCP server, DHCP relay, inter-VLAN routing, and static routing — enabling the switch to act as a routing layer without a separate gateway for simple network designs. Pro AV profiles provide one-click optimisation for Dante, NDI, Q-SYS, and other professional AV protocols. Powered via a USB-C adapter (included) at just 25W — note this switch has no PoE output ports. NDAA compliant, CE/FCC/IC certified.
Key highlights
- Layer 3 managed — DHCP, inter-VLAN routing, and static routing
- 4 × 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports for Wi-Fi 6/7 AP and high-speed device connections
- 2 × 10G SFP+ uplinks for high-speed backbone or aggregation connectivity
- Etherlighting™ on all 16 Ethernet and 2 SFP+ ports
- Rack, desktop, and wall mounting — three form factors in one
- Pro AV profiles — one-click optimisation for Dante, NDI, Q-SYS, and more
- USB-C powered at just 25W — no rack PSU required
- 1.3″ touchscreen LCM display for on-switch management
- NDAA compliant, CE/FCC/IC certified
Recommended for
- Small offices & home offices — Layer 3 routing and 2.5 GbE ports without a full rack switch
- Pro AV environments — built-in Dante, NDI, and Q-SYS profiles for clean AV network setup
- Wi-Fi 7 deployments — 2.5 GbE ports match the uplink speed of U7 Pro and similar APs
- Flexible installs — wall mount in comms rooms, rack in data cabinets, or desktop in server areas
Dimensions
Physical dimensions
| Dimensions | 325.1 × 160 × 43.7 mm (12.8 × 6.3 × 1.7″) |
| Weight | 1.95 kg (4.3 lb) |
| Enclosure | SGCC steel |
| Mount material | SGCC steel |
| Form factors | Rack mount (1U), desktop, wall |
| Supported rack depth | 400–1,200 mm (15.7–47.2″) |
Mounting options
| Mount type | Details |
|---|---|
| Rack mount | 1U rack mount — hardware included |
| Desktop | Rubber feet included for flat desktop placement |
| Wall mount | Wall mount hardware included — horizontal or vertical |
Port Layout
Port layout
| 1 GbE RJ45 | 12 ports — 1G/100M/10M |
| 2.5 GbE RJ45 | 4 ports — 2.5G/1G/100M/10M |
| 10G SFP+ | 2 ports — 10G/1G |
| Total ports | 18 (16 RJ45 + 2 SFP+) |
| PoE output | None — no PoE on any port |
| Etherlighting™ | All Ethernet and SFP+ ports |
Performance
| 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 |
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″) |
| Weight | 1.95 kg (4.3 lb) |
| Enclosure | SGCC steel |
| Mounting | Rack (1U), desktop, wall |
| Supported rack depth | 400–1,200 mm |
| LCM display | 1.3″ touchscreen |
| Etherlighting™ | All Ethernet and SFP+ ports |
| Management | Ethernet |
Power
| Power method | USB-C (5V DC, 5A) — external AC/DC adapter included |
| Supported voltage | 4.8–5.2V DC / USB |
| Max power consumption | 25W |
| Heat dissipation | 85.3 BTU/hr |
| PoE output | None |
Environmental
| Operating temperature | -5 to 40°C (23 to 104°F) |
| Operating humidity | 10–90% non-condensing |
In the box
UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 with rack mount brackets, wall mount hardware, and 25W USB-C AC/DC power adapter. This switch has no PoE output — a separate PoE switch or injectors are required to power PoE devices.
Software
Managed by UniFi Network
The USW-Pro-Max-16 is fully managed through the UniFi Network application — the same centralised platform used across all UniFi devices. Configure VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, port profiles, and Pro AV settings from a single interface with no per-device licensing fees.
Core management capabilities
- Layer 3 routing — configure DHCP server, DHCP relay, inter-VLAN routing, and static routes directly in UniFi Network.
- Port management — configure speed, VLAN assignment, and port profiles per port from the UniFi dashboard.
- Pro AV profiles — one-click network optimisation for Dante, NDI, Q-SYS, SDVoE, and other professional AV protocols.
- VLAN configuration — create and manage VLANs and 802.1Q tagging for network segmentation.
- Remote monitoring — real-time port statistics and switch health visible from anywhere via UniFi Cloud.
- 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 Switch Pro Max 16 installation guide covering rack, desktop, and wall mounting options, port configuration, and first-time setup via UniFi Network.