Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch ES-48-500W

The Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch ES-48-500W is a high-density managed network switch designed for business, campus, surveillance, and enterprise access-layer deployments. It provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports alongside SFP and SFP+ uplink connectivity, Layer 3 switching capabilities, rack-mountable hardware, and a high-capacity power configuration for compatible powered network devices.

Key Features

• 48-port managed Gigabit Ethernet switch
• Layer 3 switching support
• Two SFP ports and two SFP+ ports for uplink connectivity
• Rack-mountable chassis for network closets and data centers
• 500W power configuration for compatible PoE deployments

Product Specifications

• Part Number: ES-48-500W
• Manufacturer: Ubiquiti
• Product Family: EdgeSwitch
• Product Type: Managed Layer 3 network switch
• Ethernet Ports: 48 10/100/1000BASE-T ports
• SFP Ports: 2
• SFP+ Ports: 2
• Chassis Format: Rack-mountable
• Power Configuration: 500W class

Switch & Port Specifications

• Access port count: 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Ethernet speed: 10/100/1000BASE-T
• Fiber uplinks: Two SFP ports
• High-speed uplinks: Two SFP+ ports
• Switching layer: Layer 3
• Management type: Managed network switching platform
• Installation format: Rack mount

Network & Protocol Specifications

• Network role: High-density access and aggregation switching
• Traffic handling: Layer 3 network routing and switching environment
• Uplink flexibility: Supports compatible SFP and SFP+ transceiver infrastructure
• Deployment category: Business, campus, surveillance, and enterprise networking
• Network administration: Configurable managed-switch environment

Power & PoE Specifications

• Power configuration: 500W class
• Powered-device role: Supports compatible PoE network deployments
• Potential endpoints: Access points, phones, cameras, and other powered Ethernet devices
• Installation consideration: Available power budget depends on the complete system configuration
• Power planning: Confirm endpoint requirements before connecting powered devices

Use Cases

• Connect a large number of wired workstations, access points, cameras, and phones
• Build a managed access-layer network for a growing business
• Provide fiber and high-speed uplinks from a network closet to core equipment
• Support surveillance and wireless deployments that require centralized connectivity

Compatibility

• 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet devices
• Compatible SFP and SFP+ transceivers and cabling
• Rack environments with suitable power, cooling, and network infrastructure
• PoE-capable endpoints compatible with the switch power architecture
• Confirm transceiver type, cable distance, power requirements, and management needs before installation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ethernet ports are included?

The EdgeSwitch ES-48-500W provides 48 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports.

What uplink ports are available?

The listing identifies two SFP ports and two SFP+ ports for compatible uplink equipment.

Is this a managed switch?

Yes. It is a managed Layer 3 network switch.

Is the switch rack-mountable?

Yes. The ES-48-500W is designed for rack-mounted network installations.

The Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch ES-48-500W offers the port density and uplink flexibility needed for demanding wired networks. Its 48 Gigabit ports, fiber connectivity, Layer 3 capabilities, rack-ready design, and substantial power configuration make it a strong choice for businesses, campuses, surveillance systems, and expanding network infrastructure.