What uplink interfaces are included?

The switch includes two SFP ports and two SFP+ ports. The provided data also states that the SFP+ ports support 1/10 Gbps connections, giving buyers both standard and higher-speed uplink options within the same chassis.

What is the switch power rating?

The ES-48-500W uses an internal AC/DC power supply rated at 500W. The power input specification is 100-240VAC at 50-60 Hz, which is relevant for deployment planning in rack or closet environments.

Is this switch managed?

Yes, the product is identified as a managed Layer 2/3 Gigabit PoE+ switch in the provided category data. That designation is important for teams that need network control features and structured switching in enterprise environments.

What performance figure is specified?

The provided specifications list a total non-blocking throughput of 70 Gbps. This figure is useful for evaluating how the switch handles traffic across its 48 Gigabit ports and uplink interfaces in a managed network design.

ES-48-500W - Ubiquiti ES-48-500W 48-Port PoE+ Gigabit Switch

Name: Ubiquiti ES-48-500W 48-Port PoE+ Gigabit Switch
Brand: Ubiquiti
SKU: ES-48-500W

ES-48-500W - Ubiquiti ES-48-500W 48-Port PoE+ Gigabit Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch 48 PoE, model ES-48-500W, is a managed Layer 2/3 Gigabit PoE+ switch for enterprise network deployments. It provides 48 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports for access-layer connectivity, along with two SFP ports and two SFP+ ports for uplinks. The switch supports 10/100/1000 Ethernet on the RJ45 ports and 1/10 Gbps connections on the SFP+ ports, giving IT teams flexibility for aggregation and upstream links. Power is supplied through an internal AC/DC unit rated at 500W, with a power input range of 100-240VAC at 50-60 Hz. The product is positioned for environments that need managed switching, PoE capability, and mixed copper and fiber interfaces in a single chassis. Its documented total non-blocking throughput is 70 Gbps, making it suitable for access switching where port density and uplink options are important.

48 RJ45 Gigabit access ports
2 SFP and 2 SFP+ uplinks
1/10 Gbps SFP+ support
Managed Layer 2/3 switch
500W internal power supply
70 Gbps non-blocking throughput

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Featuring

Layer Support
Manufacturer part #	ES-48-500W
Brand	Ubiquiti
Condition	New
Model	ES-48-500W
Series	EdgeSwitch 48 PoE
Mounting	Standard 19 inch rack mount, wall mount optional
Rack Units	1U
Technology	Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switching
Form Factor	Rack-mountable switch
Product Line	EdgeSwitch
Product Type	Managed PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet switch

Best for

Access Switching
Provides 48 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports for connecting end devices at the access layer. The switch is managed and supports Layer 2/3 operation for network segmentation and control.
Uplink Aggregation
Includes two SFP ports and two SFP+ ports for uplink connections. The SFP+ interfaces support 1/10 Gbps connections, which can be used for higher-capacity upstream links.
PoE Deployments
Designed as a PoE+ Gigabit switch, making it suitable for networks that need power and data delivery over Ethernet. The product data identifies it as a 500W model.

Frequently asked questions

How many Ethernet access ports does the ES-48-500W provide?

The ES-48-500W provides 48 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports. The provided specifications state that these ports support 10/100/1000 Ethernet, which makes the switch suitable for connecting standard copper-based endpoints in an access-layer deployment.

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Forwarding Rate	104.16 Mpps

AC Input Frequency	50/60 Hz

Jumbo Frame Support	Up to 9216 bytes

Packet Buffer Memory	1 MB

Total Non-Blocking Throughput	70 Gbps

Power Supply Type	Internal AC power supply
Max Power Consumption	500 W
AC Input Voltage Range	100 to 240 VAC

Networking Ports & Interfaces

SFP Ports	2 x 1 Gbps SFP
SFP Plus Ports	2 x 1/10 Gbps SFP+
PoE Ports Count	48 PoE-capable RJ45 ports
Total Ports Count	53 ports (48 RJ45 Ethernet, 2 SFP, 2 SFP+, 1 RJ45 serial console)
PoE Modes per Port	Off, 24V, PoE+ (802.3af/at)
Switching Capacity	140 Gbps
RJ45 Ethernet Ports	48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45
Management Interface	1 x RJ45 serial console port
Default Management IP	DHCP client, fallback IP address 192.168.1.2
PoE Pinout 802.3af/at	2-pair, pins 1,2 positive; 3,6 negative
MAC Address Table Size	16,000 entries
PoE Pinout 24V Passive	2-pair, pins 4,5 positive; 7,8 negative
Total PoE Power Budget	500 W
PoE Standards Supported	IEEE 802.3af PoE, IEEE 802.3at PoE+, 24V DC passive PoE
Default PoE Configuration	Ports 1–48 set to PoE+ by default
Management Access Methods	Web-based GUI, CLI via serial console, SSH
Maximum PoE Power per Port	34.2 W

Ubiquiti ES-48-500W 48-Port PoE+ Gigabit Switch