UniFi US-16-150W

The UniFi US-16-150W is a fully managed Layer 2 PoE+ Gigabit switch from Ubiquiti, featuring 16 Gigabit RJ45 ports with 802.3af/at PoE+ and 24V passive PoE support, plus two 1 Gbps SFP ports for fiber uplinks. It provides a robust 150W total PoE budget in a rack-mountable, fan-cooled design managed via UniFi Network software. This model delivers reliable performance for expanding networks requiring power and data over single cables.​

KEY FEATURES

• 16 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports supporting PoE+ IEEE 802.3af/at (up to 34.2W per port) and 24V passive PoE.

• Two 1 Gbps SFP ports for high-speed fiber uplinks.

• Switching capacity of 36 Gbps with 18 Gbps non-blocking throughput and 26.78 Mpps forwarding rate.

• Managed Layer 2 features including 255 VLANs, 16,384 MAC addresses, LACP aggregation (up to 6 groups), STP/RSTP, and port mirroring.

• Internal 150W AC/DC power supply

• Rack/wall-mountable with included brackets, and serial console port for advanced management.​

Technical Datasheet

PERFORMANCE

This switch handles 36 Gbps switching capacity and 18 Gbps non-blocking throughput across all ports, ensuring full Gigabit speeds without loss under heavy loads. Forwarding rate reaches 26.78 Mpps, supporting jumbo frames, IGMP snooping, and QoS for prioritized traffic like VoIP or video. It maintains stability with ETSI300-019 shock/vibration standards and operates reliably in demanding environments.​

EFFICIENCY

The US-16-150W features ESD/EMP protection (air/contact: ±24 kV) and runs in temperatures from -5 to 40°C (23 to 104°F) with 5-95% non-condensing humidity. Its compact rack-mount design (442.4 x 43.7 x 285.6 mm, ~5 kg) includes variable fan speeds (1.7-10.8 dBA) for quiet operation. Certifications like CE, FCC, and IC ensure compliance, with UniFi software enabling easy firmware updates and monitoring.​

POWER CONSUMPTION

This switch consumes maximum power of  150W including PoE output and 28W excluding it, with the internal 150W supply handling 100-240VAC input. PoE interfaces deliver up to 34.2W per port on 802.3at (50-57V) or 17W on passive 24V (20-27V), sharing the 150W budget across 16 ports. Idle draw stays efficient around 20-30W based on typical usage.​

APPLICATION AREAS

This switch is best fit for small-to-medium businesses for powering UniFi access points, IP cameras, and VoIP phones via PoE+, ideal for office LANs with SFP uplinks to core switches. In surveillance setups, it supports multiple cameras with passive PoE compatibility for legacy devices. For education or hospitality, VLAN segmentation secures guest networks while aggregating links for backbone connectivity. 

CONCLUSION

The UniFi US-16-150W excels as a cost-effective, PoE-powered Gigabit switch for growing networks, offering solid Layer 2 management and 150W b. Its fiber uplinks and UniFi ecosystem integration make it perfect for scalable deployments in SMBs, surveillance, and cybersecurity projects.