The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE is available at Mascom International for KSh 59,500, brand new and sealed, with 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports, eight of them PoE+ and sharing a 42W power budget. Made by Ubiquiti, it adds two 1 Gbps SFP ports for fibre uplinks and cools itself without a fan, so it runs silently on a desk, a shelf or in a wall cabinet. You can see the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE at our showroom in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, and test it before you pay.
Built for small offices, clinics, law firms, estate agents and home studios across Kenya, the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE solves a common problem: too many devices and too few power sockets. Each PoE+ port carries data and electricity over one Ethernet cable, so a ceiling access point or a CCTV camera needs no adaptor beside it. Plug a Safaricom Home Fibre router into one port, then run cables to desks, printers and Wi-Fi points. Through the UniFi Network app, you can split guest and staff traffic and see every connected device by name.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell unmanaged switches with no PoE at all, Mascom International stocks the UniFi range and helps you choose the right size before you buy. Against the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE, the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE gives up eight ports and some PoE power in exchange for a lower price and a smaller footprint. Customers in Westlands and Kilimani tell us it suits offices with about a dozen wired desks. Visit our Kimathi Street store to see the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE running, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE
How much is the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE in Kenya?
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE costs KSh 59,500 brand new at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price includes the 12-month Mascom International warranty, the power cord, mounting hardware and pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. It works out to about KSh 3,719 per port, or about KSh 7,438 for each PoE+ port. The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE costs KSh 17,500 more and adds eight ports, so count your devices before you pay.
How many devices can the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE power with its 42W budget?
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE shares 42W of PoE power across its eight PoE+ ports. Any single PoE+ port can deliver up to 30W, but the total across all ports cannot pass 42W. Spread evenly, that is about 5W per port, which suits low-draw cameras and IP desk phones. A small mix of access points, cameras and phones fits well; add up the wattage on each device label first. For eight demanding devices, the 95W Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE is the safer pick.
Should I buy the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE or step up to the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE?
Buy the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE for fewer than 16 wired devices today; buy the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE if you expect to grow. The 24-port model doubles the PoE+ ports from eight to 16 and lifts the power budget from 42W to 95W. Both are fanless, both have two SFP ports, and both use the same UniFi Network app. A single-floor office saves KSh 17,500 with the 16 PoE, while a business adding cameras next year gains headroom with the 24 PoE.
Will the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE keep working during KPLC power cuts?
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE stops when mains power stops, and so does every camera and access point it powers. Because those devices draw their electricity from the switch, one UPS behind it keeps the whole set running through a KPLC outage. The switch has an internal power supply rated for 100-240V AC, so Kenya's 240V mains works directly without a converter. Mascom International sells UPS units at the Kimathi Street store and can suggest a size once you list your devices.
Do I need a UniFi gateway or controller to use the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE?
No, the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE forwards traffic as soon as you plug it in, just like a basic unmanaged switch. To use VLANs, port settings and traffic statistics, you adopt it into the UniFi Network application. That application runs on a UniFi gateway such as a Cloud Gateway or Dream Machine, on a Cloud Key, or as free software on a computer. If you already own a UniFi gateway, the switch appears in your existing dashboard once it is connected.
Is the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE quiet enough for a reception desk or home office?
Yes, the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE has no fan at all, so it makes no sound while it runs. Its body spreads heat passively, which suits reception desks, consulting rooms and home studios where a humming fan would distract clients or ruin a recording. Fanless design also means no fan to clog with dust, a real issue in offices along busy Nairobi roads. Leave a little space around it and avoid sealed cupboards so heat can escape.
Can I connect my Safaricom or Zuku fibre router to the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE?
Yes, the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE connects to any Safaricom Home Fibre, Zuku or Faiba router through one of its Gigabit ports. The router keeps handing out the internet connection, and the switch spreads it across up to 15 more wired devices. Gigabit ports move data at up to 1 Gbps, so a 1GB file crosses the office in about 10 seconds. For guest isolation and firewall rules, put a UniFi gateway between the ISP router and the switch.
Who should buy the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE, and who should skip it?
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE suits small businesses, clinics, staff rooms and home offices with about a dozen wired devices and a few PoE devices. It is not for a site planning more than eight PoE devices or a large CCTV build; the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE or Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE fits those better. A home user with one router and two computers can also skip it, since a basic unmanaged switch costs far less.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Switching
- 16 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports — every desk, printer or access point gets its own wired link running at up to 1 Gbps.
- Two 1 Gbps SFP ports — add a fibre module to link a second building or a server room beyond copper range.
- Layer 2 managed switching — the switch learns where each device sits and sends data only to the port that needs it.
- VLAN support — staff, guest and camera traffic share the same cables but stay on separate networks, so visitors never reach office files.
- Plug-and-play forwarding before setup — the switch passes traffic like a plain switch, so cabling work can start immediately.
- Link aggregation — two ports can be bonded toward a server or another switch for a faster, backed-up connection.
- Spanning tree loop protection — if someone plugs both ends of one cable into wall points, the switch blocks the loop instead of freezing the network.
Power over Ethernet
- Eight PoE+ ports to IEEE 802.3at — each carries data and up to 30W of power over a single Ethernet cable.
- 42W total PoE budget — enough for a small mix of access points, IP phones and cameras with modest power draw.
- IEEE 802.3af compatibility — older PoE devices, including many IP desk phones and cameras, power up without separate adaptors.
- Eight non-PoE Gigabit ports — these serve computers, printers and TVs that already run from their own power sockets.
- Per-port power control in the UniFi app — restart a frozen camera or access point remotely by cycling the power on its port.
- Power over the data cable — a ceiling access point or wall camera needs no socket, adaptor or extension lead beside it, which keeps installs tidy.
- About KSh 1,417 per watt of PoE budget — worth weighing against the larger models if you plan to add many powered devices.
Management and Compatibility
- UniFi Network application — set up ports, VLANs and alerts from one dashboard on a computer, a phone or a UniFi gateway.
- UniFi mobile app — check device status and see which clients are connected while you are away from the office.
- Remote management through a UniFi console — change a setting or restart a port without travelling to the site.
- Standards-based Ethernet and PoE — works with routers, cameras and phones from other brands, not only Ubiquiti gear.
- One interface for UniFi gateways, access points and Protect cameras — the whole network appears in a single view.
- Firmware updates through the UniFi app — new features and security fixes install without unplugging the switch.
Build and Inclusions
- Fanless passive cooling — silent operation and no fan to collect dust in an office near a busy road.
- Compact chassis — sits on a desk or shelf beside the ISP router, or mounts in a standard 19-inch cabinet.
- Internal power supply rated 100-240V AC — no external power brick to lose, overheat or trip over.
- AC power cord and rack-mount hardware in the box — ready to install on the day it arrives.
- Small footprint — fits a reception area, a home office corner or a shallow wall cabinet without crowding other equipment.
- Desktop or rack placement — start on a shelf today and move it into a cabinet later as the network grows.
Package Contents
Inside the Ubiquiti box you get the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE, an AC power cord and rack-mount hardware with screws for a standard 19-inch cabinet. Ethernet cables, SFP fibre modules and a UPS are not included, so plan them into your budget. Ask Mascom International about Cat6 patch cables, SFP modules and UPS units when you order, and one visit to Kimathi Street can cover the whole installation. Send your office layout on WhatsApp if you want help counting cables.
Warranty
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street; bring the switch and your receipt.
Where to Buy the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE in Kenya
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE is on display at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you are welcome to connect a laptop or an access point and test the PoE ports before paying. It comes in the finish Ubiquiti ships for this line; confirm the unit in stock on WhatsApp.
Reach Mascom International directly:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and buyers in Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu and Mombasa receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Every unit is backed by the 12-month warranty above.
Our team quotes honest specifications, including the real 42W PoE limit, keeps pricing accurate, and stays on hand after the sale when you add access points or cameras later.
