Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE Price in Kenya

Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE Price in Kenya

The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE, model USW-24-PoE, combines wired networking, power for compatible endpoints and centralized management in a rackmount switch. It suits offices, schools, retail premises and smaller hospitality installations with a mixture of computers, cameras, phones and wireless access points.

It provides 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, with PoE+ available on 16 ports, plus two dedicated Gigabit SFP interfaces. Its 95W shared PoE budget makes careful device selection important: the number of powered connections does not mean every connected device can draw its maximum simultaneously. Tech Specs

Request the current Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE price in Kenya from Network Switch Kenya, including suitable cabling, optical accessories and installation services.

Product Overview

The USW-24-PoE, also called UniFi Standard 24 PoE, is a managed Layer 2 switch administered through UniFi Network. It provides a common connection point for ordinary Ethernet equipment and compatible powered endpoints.

This is different from the USW-Pro-24-PoE. The standard model has a smaller power allowance and Gigabit SFP uplinks rather than the Pro model’s faster SFP+ arrangement.

It also differs from older UniFi switches carrying similar “24 PoE” names. Confirm the exact USW-24-PoE model on the quotation and equipment label.

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Key Specification

SpecificationUbiquiti USW-24-PoESwitch categoryManaged Layer 2Copper interfaces24 × 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45PoE-capable portsPorts 1–16Non-PoE copper portsPorts 17–24PoE standardsIEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3atShared PoE budget95WDedicated uplinks2 × 1Gbps SFPTotal data interfaces26Switching capacity52GbpsNon-blocking throughput26GbpsForwarding rateApproximately 39MppsMAC address table8,000 entriesManagementUniFi NetworkPower supplyInternal, 100–240V ACMaximum consumption120W including PoE outputRack format1UDimensionsApproximately 442 × 200 × 44mmWeightApproximately 3kg without bracketsDisplay1.3-inch touchscreenOperating temperature−5°C to 40°C

Specifications follow Ubiquiti’s current technical information and hardware guide. Tech Specs

Features and Benefits

Power and Data Through One Cable

PoE simplifies installations where a mains adapter beside every endpoint would be inconvenient. Compatible cameras, phones and access points can receive power and network data over the same cable.

Check each device’s required standard and maximum consumption. Passive-PoE equipment and higher-power endpoints should not be assumed compatible.

Connections for Powered and Ordinary Equipment

The combination of powered and non-powered ports suits installations where only some endpoints need Ethernet-delivered power.

Computers, printers and recorders can use ordinary connections, preserving powered ports for equipment that needs them.

Centralized UniFi Administration

UniFi Network provides a shared administration environment for supported equipment.

This can simplify configuration and maintenance when the installation already uses UniFi devices. Plan where the application will run, who owns the site and how access and backups will be maintained.

Dedicated Fiber Uplinks

The SFP interfaces provide optical connection options while leaving copper ports available for endpoints.

Select compatible modules and match fiber type, wavelength, connectors and distance at both ends.

These uplinks operate at Gigabit speed, not 10Gbps. Consider a different model where the expected upstream workload requires greater capacity.

Rack-Based Installation

A central equipment rack can make cabling, backup power and maintenance easier to organize.

Plan cable management and ventilation rather than using the rack merely to contain the equipment.

Understanding the PoE Budget

The shared allowance applies to the combined powered load. Having 16 powered ports does not guarantee capacity for 16 devices of any specification.

Hypothetical device loadCombined demand before cable losses8 devices consuming 6W each48W4 access points at 12W plus 4 phones at 5W68W12 cameras consuming 6W each72W16 devices consuming 8W each128W

The final example exceeds the stated budget. These calculations illustrate planning rather than guaranteed supported combinations.

Use maximum endpoint consumption, account for cable losses and leave headroom. Camera infrared illumination or other features can increase demand beyond initial daytime measurements.

If the load is too high, select a larger-budget switch rather than relying on devices remaining below their maximum requirements.

Typical Applications

Small and Medium Offices

Connect computers, printers and selected powered endpoints while the gateway provides internet access and firewall services.

Wireless Access Point Installations

Power compatible access points where their combined maximum demand fits the available allowance.

Access points still require their own wireless names, security and network settings.

IP Telephone Deployments

Connect compatible desk phones alongside ordinary office equipment.

The phones must also be provisioned for the business’s telephone system.

Smaller Surveillance Networks

Connect suitable cameras and link them to the recording network.

Check recorder channel count, incoming bandwidth and storage independently. Test the system under night-time conditions where relevant.

Existing UniFi Networks

Add connections within a supported management environment. Confirm firmware and application compatibility before deployment.

Planning Port Capacity

Example installationConnections usedImportant considerationCopper uplink, 12 computers, 4 phones and 2 printers19 copperCheck phone power demandSFP uplink, 8 cameras and recorder9 copper plus 1 SFPCheck camera load and recording capacityCopper uplink and 23 endpointsAll copper portsNo spare copper connectionsSeveral access pointsDepends on device countBudget may limit deployment before port count does

Using an SFP uplink preserves all copper interfaces for endpoint equipment. A copper uplink normally occupies one of the 24 copper connections.

How to Set Up the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE

1. Confirm the Exact Model

Check that the equipment is USW-24-PoE.

Inspect the supplied cable and mounting accessories. For previously managed equipment, arrange authorized access and preserve the configuration before making changes.

2. Prepare a Connection and Power Plan

List every endpoint, its required PoE standard and maximum consumption.

Identify uplinks, management addressing and VLAN requirements. Decide which device supplies DHCP, routing and firewall policies.

Keep a record of which endpoints will use powered ports.

3. Prepare UniFi Network

Use a supported UniFi Network deployment and select the correct site.

Keep ownership under the organization’s account and grant installers suitable permissions. Back up an existing site before significant changes.

4. Mount the Switch

Install it using the appropriate rack hardware. Support cable weight and leave ventilation paths clear.

Keep the equipment indoors in a suitable environment. Allow access to the front panel and power connection for maintenance.

5. Connect Power

Connect the correct mains cable to a suitable supply.

Where backup operation is required, size a UPS for the switch, powered endpoints and other essential equipment. A separately powered router or recorder must also remain operational for the complete service to continue.

6. Establish One Upstream Connection

Connect a non-PoE copper port to the router’s LAN or use a compatible SFP link.

Start with one upstream path. Avoid connecting parallel links before the required aggregation or loop-prevention arrangement is configured.

7. Adopt the Switch

Ensure the switch receives suitable addressing and can reach the UniFi Network host.

Open the device list, identify the switch and complete adoption. Ubiquiti’s hardware guide identifies steady white as awaiting adoption and steady blue as adopted operation. dl.ui.com

For equipment belonging to another deployment, arrange an authorized migration or release. Do not reset a production unit without understanding the impact.

8. Secure Management

Assign a recognizable name and document the management address.

Restrict administrative permissions and protect account recovery details. Maintain a local recovery path when changing management networks.

9. Review Firmware

Check the installed version and applicable release information.

Preserve backups, maintain stable power and schedule updates when an interruption is acceptable. Allow provisioning to complete before disconnecting equipment.

10. Configure Networks and Ports

For a segmented installation:

1. Define the required networks.
2. Assign ordinary endpoints to their intended untagged network.
3. Carry required tagged networks across uplinks.
4. Configure access-point connections for their management and wireless networks.
5. Match upstream DHCP, routing and access policies.

A VLAN alone does not provide internet access or security rules. Test the complete arrangement before moving all endpoints.

11. Connect Powered Equipment Gradually

Use ports 1–16 for compatible PoE devices and ports 17–24 for separately powered equipment where practical.

Check power allocation as each endpoint is added. Investigate failures by checking the cable, compatibility and remaining budget.

12. Configure Additional Controls Carefully

Apply traffic and protection settings according to the design.

If using aggregated links, verify support and configuration at both ends. Aggregation does not guarantee that one transfer uses the combined speed of every member link.

13. Test Under Expected Load

Check cameras, phones, wireless clients and local resources simultaneously.

Test peak-demand endpoint functions where relevant. Confirm that devices remain powered and the shared uplinks provide acceptable application performance.

14. Back Up and Document

Retain a UniFi Network backup and a port map.

Record endpoint power requirements, VLAN assignments and optical accessories. Label both ends of permanent cable runs.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

ProblemChecks to makeSwitch does not appear for adoptionCheck power, addressing and reachability to UniFi NetworkEndpoint receives no powerConfirm it uses a powered port and compatible PoEDevice restarts under loadCheck peak demand, remaining budget and cable conditionSFP link failsCheck module compatibility, fiber type and polarityLink is limited to Gigabit speedConfirm that this model’s SFP uplinks meet the requirementManagement disappears after changesCheck addressing and VLAN taggingLocal resources work but internet does notCheck the upstream gateway, DNS and serviceNetwork becomes unstableCheck loops and recent connection changes

Advantages

• Combines numerous wired connections with selected powered ports.
• Integrates with UniFi Network administration.
• Provides dedicated optical uplink options.
• Reduces separate adapters for compatible endpoints.
• Centralizes cabling and power in a rack.
• Suits a mixture of computers, phones and other equipment.
• Supports a planned managed network.

Disadvantages and Limitations

• Only 16 copper ports provide PoE.
• The shared budget requires careful load planning.
• Uplinks are Gigabit rather than 10Gbps.
• Does not provide PoE++.
• Requires a supported UniFi Network deployment for administration.
• Does not replace an internet router or firewall.
• Optical modules require separate selection.

Comparing UniFi Alternatives

Review the UniFi Standard 24 PoE listing and USW-24-PoE at Orbitlink Solutions, confirming the exact model and supplied accessories.

For different power and uplink requirements, compare the UniFi Pro 24 PoE and Orbitlink’s USW-Pro-24-PoE listing.

If integrated power is unnecessary, assess the UniFi Standard 24 or UniFi Pro 24 against the project’s management requirements.

Comparing Other Gigabit Products

For another managed platform, review the MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RM. Check power capabilities, interfaces and configuration requirements separately.

For simpler wired expansion, compare the TP-Link TL-SG1024D at Orbitlink Solutions, D-Link DGS-1024D at Tawa and Tawa’s separate 24-port Gigabit switch listing.

Reisen SEO lists the TP-Link TL-SG1024, TL-SG1024D and D-Link DGS-1024D. These address different requirements where integrated power or managed controls are unnecessary.

Considering Fast Ethernet Models

Fast Ethernet products belong to a different speed category. Relevant comparisons include the TL-SF1024D at Orbitlink Solutions and TL-SF1024 at Tawa.

Tawa also has a D-Link DES-1024D unmanaged listing and a separate DES-1024D desktop listing.

Additional options include the DES-1024D at Reisen SEO and TP-Link TL-SF1024. Compare speed, management and power requirements rather than port count alone.

For an internal comparison, explore the TP-Link TL-SG1024 on Network Switch Kenya.

Package and Accessories

Confirm the mains cable, rack brackets and mounting hardware included in the quotation.

Specify SFP modules, fiber leads, Ethernet cables, UPS equipment and installation services separately unless expressly included. Verify product condition and warranty coverage before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all 24 Ethernet ports supply power?

No. Ports 1–16 provide PoE; ports 17–24 provide ordinary Ethernet connectivity.

Can it power 16 access points?

Only if their standards and combined maximum power demand fit the available allowance. Port count alone is insufficient.

Does it have 10Gbps uplinks?

No. Its two SFP interfaces support Gigabit connections.

Does it provide Wi-Fi?

No. Connect separate access points for wireless coverage.

Can it power equipment from other brands?

Yes, where the required PoE standard and demand are compatible.

Is it the same as the Pro 24 PoE?

No. Their power capacity, port capabilities and uplinks differ.

Buy the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE in Kenya

Contact Network Switch Kenya for a quotation on the USW-24-PoE. Share your endpoint models, maximum power requirements and uplink plan to confirm whether this switch suits the installation.