Overview
The Ubiquiti ECS-48-POE Enterprise Campus 48 PoE is a 1U Layer 3 managed switch designed for high-density enterprise networks. It provides 48 PoE-capable RJ45 ports, including 32 10GbE ports and 16 2.5GbE ports, plus four 25G SFP28 interfaces for high-speed uplinks. The switch supports PoE+++ output and uses two hot-swappable power modules and four hot-swappable fan modules for high-availability deployments.
Port Connectivity
The ECS-48-POE provides 16 2.5GbE RJ45 ports supporting 2.5G, 1G, 100M, and 10M operation, along with 32 10GbE RJ45 ports supporting up to 10GbE and backward-compatible Ethernet speeds. All 48 RJ45 ports support PoE+++. Four 25G SFP28 ports provide 25G, 10G, and 1G connectivity for aggregation and uplink applications. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Switching and Layer 3 Performance
The switch provides 920 Gbps switching capacity, 460 Gbps non-blocking throughput, and a forwarding rate of 684 Mpps. Layer 3 capabilities include DHCP server and relay functions, inter-VLAN routing, and static routing. The platform supports up to 1,000 VLANs, a 32,000-entry MAC address table, and 512 IPv4 static routes. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
PoE and Power
All 48 RJ45 ports support PoE, PoE+, PoE++, and PoE+++ with maximum PSE output of 15.4W, 30W, 60W, and 90W per port respectively. Total PoE availability is up to 2,150W in 200–240V AC shared mode or 1,750W in 100–120V AC shared mode. Redundant operation provides 950W at 200–240V AC or 750W at 100–120V AC. The switch uses two universal 100–240V AC inputs with hot-swappable 1,200W AC/DC power modules. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
High Availability and Cooling
Two hot-swappable power supplies and four hot-swappable fan modules allow power and cooling components to be serviced without replacing the entire switch. The enclosure is designed for full-depth 1U rack mounting and supports four-post 19-inch racks with rack depths from 650 to 1,000 mm.
Network Management and Security
The ECS-48-POE supports UniFi Network management and includes features such as LACP, STP/RSTP, QoS with DSCP, IGMP snooping, 802.1X, DHCP snooping and guarding, IP- and MAC-based ACLs, port isolation, port mirroring, jumbo frames, LLDP-MED, voice VLANs, loop protection, storm control, and multicast/broadcast rate limiting. Pro AV profiles are also supported for platforms including Dante, Q-SYS, NDI, SDVoE, Shure, AES67, and Crestron. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Key Features
- 48 PoE+++ RJ45 ports with up to 90W PSE output per port
- 32× 10GbE RJ45 and 16× 2.5GbE RJ45 ports
- 4× 25G SFP28 high-speed uplink ports
- 920 Gbps switching capacity and 684 Mpps forwarding rate
- Dual hot-swappable power modules and four hot-swappable fan modules
Applications
The ECS-48-POE is suited to enterprise access switching, high-density WiFi deployments, IP surveillance, VoIP, digital signage, Pro AV networks, and other environments requiring substantial PoE capacity combined with multi-gigabit access and 25G uplinks.
DC Supplies Product Note
The ECS-48-POE has substantially different PoE availability depending on whether the power system operates in shared or redundant mode. Power planning should therefore account for the selected AC input configuration and the total PoE load rather than relying only on the 90W-per-port maximum.
Specifications
| Brand | Ubiquiti |
| Part Number / MPN | ECS-48-POE |
| Product Type | Enterprise Managed PoE Switch |
| Product Line | UniFi Enterprise Campus |
| RJ45 Ports | 48 |
| 2.5GbE RJ45 | 16 |
| 10GbE RJ45 | 32 |
| 25G SFP28 | 4 |
| PoE Standard | PoE+++ |
| Maximum PoE per Port | 90W |
| Total PoE Availability | Up to 2,150W in 200–240V shared mode |
| Switching Capacity | 920 Gbps |
| Non-Blocking Throughput | 460 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 684 Mpps |
| VLANs | 1,000 |
| MAC Address Table | 32,000 |
| IPv4 Static Routes | 512 |
| Power Input | 2× 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Supplies | 2× hot-swappable 1,200W AC/DC modules |
| Cooling | 4× hot-swappable fan modules |
| Form Factor | 1U, full-depth rack mount |
| Operating Temperature | -5 to 40°C (23 to 104°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 90% noncondensing |
| Enclosure Material | SGCC steel |
| Management | UniFi Network |
| NDAA Compliant | Yes |
Specifications are based on Ubiquiti's current technical specifications and product information. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
FAQs
How many PoE ports does the ECS-48-POE have?
The switch has 48 RJ45 ports, and all 48 support PoE+++.
What is the maximum PoE output per port?
Each PoE port can provide up to 90W under PoE+++.
Does the ECS-48-POE have 10GbE ports?
Yes. It has 32 10GbE RJ45 ports, plus 16 2.5GbE RJ45 ports.
What uplink interfaces are available?
Four 25G SFP28 ports provide 25G, 10G, and 1G uplink connectivity.
Does the switch have redundant power?
Yes. It uses two hot-swappable AC/DC power modules and supports shared and redundant power configurations.
What rack size does the switch require?
The ECS-48-POE is a full-depth 1U rack-mount switch and supports 19-inch four-post racks with 650–1,000 mm rack depths. Ubiquiti also specifies center-mount or cantilever-shelf support when used with a two-post rack. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
