US-24-250W Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 Gigabit

Ubiquiti UniFi Switch US-24-250W delivers enterprise-grade networking performance in a compact form factor designed for growing organizations. This managed switch combines 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with integrated Power over Ethernet capabilities, streamlining network infrastructure while maintaining professional-grade functionality.

Network administrators choose the US-24-250W when seeking seamless integration with Ubiquiti’s UniFi ecosystem. The switch operates under centralized management through the UniFi Network Controller, enabling consistent policy enforcement and simplified configuration across multiple network devices.

Organizations transitioning from basic networking equipment find the US-24-250W provides immediate improvements in visibility, control, and scalability without overwhelming complexity typical of enterprise-class switching solutions.

UniFi Controller Integration and Centralized Management

The US-24-250W operates exclusively through the UniFi Network Controller software, providing network administrators with unified management capabilities across switches, access points, gateways, and other UniFi devices. This centralized approach eliminates the need to configure individual devices separately.

Key management features include:

• Zero-Touch Provisioning: Automatic device discovery and configuration
• Real-Time Monitoring: Live traffic statistics and port utilization data
• VLAN Management: Graphical VLAN configuration with drag-and-drop simplicity
• Access Control: User-based and device-based network segmentation
• Firmware Management: Automated updates across all managed devices
• Historical Analytics: Long-term network performance trending and analysis

Power over Ethernet Capabilities

The 250W PoE+ budget supports up to 24 ports with intelligent power allocation based on connected device requirements. The US-24-250W automatically detects PoE and PoE+ devices, delivering appropriate power levels while protecting non-PoE equipment from potential damage.

Common PoE applications include UniFi access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones, and LED lighting systems. The switch prioritizes power delivery to critical devices during high-demand scenarios, ensuring essential network services remain operational even when approaching power budget limits.

Port Configuration and Physical Specifications

Physical connectivity encompasses 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports, with all ports supporting PoE+ output up to 30W per port. Two additional SFP ports provide 1 Gbps fiber connectivity options for uplink connections or network backbone integration.

The compact 1U rackmount design accommodates standard equipment racks while consuming minimal space. Front-mounted LED indicators display port activity, link status, and PoE power delivery status without requiring software access for basic diagnostics.

Technical specifications include:

• Switching Capacity: 52 Gbps non-blocking throughput
• Forwarding Rate: 38.69 Mpps wire-speed performance
• MAC Address Table: 16,384 entries with automatic learning
• Packet Buffer: 1.5 MB shared memory allocation
• Power Consumption: 280W maximum including full PoE load
• Operating Temperature: -5°C to 45°C (23°F to 113°F)

Advanced Layer 2 Switching Features

The US-24-250W implements comprehensive Layer 2 switching protocols essential for modern business networks. VLAN support enables network segmentation for security and performance optimization, while Spanning Tree Protocol prevents network loops in redundant topologies.

Quality of Service implementation prioritizes traffic based on application requirements, ensuring voice and video communications receive appropriate bandwidth allocation during periods of network congestion. Eight hardware queues with flexible scheduling algorithms accommodate diverse traffic patterns typical in mixed-use environments.

Security and Access Control Implementation

Network security features include 802.1X authentication integration, enabling user and device-based access control policies. MAC address filtering provides additional security layers for environments requiring strict device access management.

The US-24-250W supports advanced security protocols including:

• Storm Control: Prevention of broadcast, multicast, and unicast storms
• DHCP Snooping: Protection against rogue DHCP server attacks
• Dynamic ARP Inspection: Validation of ARP packet authenticity
• Port Isolation: Prevention of lateral movement between network segments
• Access Control Lists: Layer 2 and Layer 3 traffic filtering

Deployment Scenarios and Practical Applications

Small to medium businesses frequently deploy the US-24-250W as a central distribution switch connecting workstations, printers, and network infrastructure devices. The PoE+ capability eliminates separate power supplies for IP phones and wireless access points, reducing installation complexity and ongoing maintenance requirements.

Educational environments benefit from the switch’s ability to support classroom technology integration, including interactive displays, IP cameras for security monitoring, and wireless infrastructure for student device connectivity. The UniFi Controller provides administrators with granular control over network access policies and content filtering.

Performance Optimization and Traffic Management

Intelligent traffic handling ensures consistent network performance across all connected devices. The US-24-250W implements flow control mechanisms preventing packet loss during high-traffic periods, while advanced buffer management accommodates traffic bursts without degrading overall network performance.

Link aggregation capability enables combining multiple physical ports into logical high-bandwidth connections, useful for connecting network-attached storage devices or servers requiring enhanced throughput capacity.

Integration with UniFi Ecosystem Components

The US-24-250W operates seamlessly with other UniFi products, creating comprehensive network solutions under unified management. Integration with UniFi Security Gateways enables advanced firewall policies, while UniFi Access Points receive centralized wireless configuration and monitoring.

Network topology visualization within the UniFi Controller displays device relationships and traffic flows, simplifying troubleshooting and capacity planning activities. Historical data collection enables proactive network optimization based on usage patterns and performance trends.

Maintenance and Monitoring Capabilities

Built-in monitoring functions provide real-time visibility into switch operation and connected device status. Port-by-port statistics include utilization levels, error rates, and PoE power consumption data, enabling administrators to identify potential issues before they impact network operations.

The US-24-250W supports SNMP for integration with third-party monitoring systems, though most organizations find the UniFi Controller provides sufficient monitoring and alerting capabilities for typical deployment scenarios. Automated backup and restoration features protect configuration settings and simplify disaster recovery procedures.