Product Description
Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 – 16-Port 2.5 GbE Layer 3 Etherlighting Switch
Professional-grade multi-gigabit switching with Layer 3 routing, RGB Etherlighting port identification, and dual 10G SFP+ uplinks — all managed through the UniFi Network Controller. The USW-Pro-Max-16 delivers 100 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity in a compact 1U rack-mount form factor, purpose-built for demanding business networks and high-density Wi-Fi 6 deployments.
Key Features
Every port delivers 2.5x faster throughput than standard Gigabit — ideal for Wi-Fi 6/6E access points, NAS systems, and workstations that exceed 1 Gbps bandwidth. Auto-sensing 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps ensures backward compatibility with all existing devices.
Advanced Layer 3 switching with static routing enables full inter-VLAN routing without a dedicated router. Build complex, segmented network topologies — separating IoT, guest, and corporate traffic — with enhanced security and simplified management.
Ubiquiti's RGB Etherlighting system illuminates individual ports in user-defined colours via the UniFi Controller. Instantly identify ports by device, VLAN, or priority during installation and troubleshooting — without tracing cables or consulting diagrams.
Dual 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports support fiber modules and DAC cables for high-speed backbone connectivity to core switches or routers. LACP link aggregation combines both uplinks for up to 20 Gbps combined throughput where supported.
Native UniFi Controller management — cloud or self-hosted — provides centralised configuration, real-time monitoring, traffic analytics, and firmware updates across every device in your UniFi network from a single interface.
Compact 1U rack-mount form factor (442.4 x 43.7 x 285 mm) fits standard 19-inch racks. Included hardware additionally supports wall and desktop mounting for flexible deployment in server rooms, comms cabinets, or open office environments.
Etherlighting – Colour-Coded Port Intelligence
Etherlighting is Ubiquiti's RGB LED port identification system, controlled entirely through the UniFi Network application. Assign custom colours to individual ports — by VLAN, by device type, by priority, or by any scheme that makes sense for your deployment. During installation, Etherlighting eliminates the need to physically trace cables; during faults, affected ports illuminate to draw attention immediately. The days of unlabelled patch panels and cable confusion are over.
100 Gbps Non-Blocking Performance
The USW-Pro-Max-16 is built for networks that can't afford bottlenecks — delivering full line-rate switching across all 16 ports simultaneously, with 10G uplinks ready for fibre backbone or server connections.
100 Gbps Fabric
Full non-blocking switching capacity across all ports at once
Layer 3 Routing
Inter-VLAN routing without a dedicated router at the edge
2.5 GbE Ports
2.5x standard Gigabit — eliminates Wi-Fi 6 uplink bottlenecks
UniFi Managed
Centralised cloud or local management with full visibility
Advanced Network Feature Set
The USW-Pro-Max-16 supports a comprehensive set of enterprise switching protocols, providing the flexibility to build and segment networks of any complexity.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | USW-Pro-Max-16 |
| Total Ports | 16x 2.5 GbE RJ45 + 2x 10G SFP+ |
| Port Speed | 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps auto-sensing per port |
| Switching Capacity | 100 Gbps non-blocking |
| Forwarding Rate | 74.4 Mpps |
| Layer | Layer 3 with static routing |
| SFP+ Uplinks | 2x 10G SFP+ (fiber or DAC compatible) |
| Etherlighting | RGB LED per-port identification system |
| PoE Support | Not included – see USW-Pro-Max-16-PoE model |
| MAC Address Table | 16,000 entries |
| VLAN Support | 4,096 VLANs (802.1Q tagging) |
| Link Aggregation | LACP (802.3ad) |
| Spanning Tree | STP, RSTP, MSTP (802.1w / 802.1s) |
| Jumbo Frames | Up to 9,216 bytes |
| Management | UniFi Network Controller (cloud or self-hosted) |
| Management Port | 1x Gigabit Ethernet (dedicated) |
| Power Consumption | 17W maximum |
| Power Input | 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz (internal PSU) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
| Dimensions | 442.4 x 43.7 x 285 mm (1U) |
| Weight | 2.7 kg (5.95 lbs) |
| Mounting | 1U rack mount, wall mount, desktop (hardware included) |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, IC |
| Warranty | 2 years |
What's in the Box
- Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 (USW-Pro-Max-16)
- Power cable (region-specific)
- Rack mount kit (ears and screws)
- Wall mount hardware
- Quick Start Guide
Ideal For
Small to Medium Business Networks
The 2.5 GbE ports deliver the throughput needed for dense Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E deployments — eliminating the uplink bottleneck that standard Gigabit switches create when running modern high-density access points. Layer 3 routing provides network segmentation without a separate router appliance.
Creative Studios and Workstation Clusters
Multi-gigabit speeds accelerate large file transfers for video editing, 3D rendering, and network-attached storage workflows. The Pro Max 16 delivers a significant performance step up from Gigabit infrastructure without the cost or complexity of a full 10G deployment.
UniFi Layer 3 Deployments
For UniFi networks requiring inter-VLAN routing and traffic segmentation — IoT isolation, guest networks, CCTV separation, VLAN-per-SSID — the Pro Max 16 handles all routing internally, reducing latency and simplifying the overall network architecture.
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