Mascom International stocks the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE at KSh 77,000, brand new and sealed, with 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 16 of them PoE+ and drawing on a shared 95W power budget. Two 1 Gbps SFP ports handle fibre links between floors or buildings, and the fanless body runs without a sound. Made by Ubiquiti, the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE mounts in a standard 19-inch rack, and you can inspect one at our Old Mutual Building store on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Designed for growing companies, schools, hotels, hospitals and NGO offices, the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE covers the middle ground where a small switch runs out of ports. Sixteen PoE+ ports can feed ceiling access points, IP desk phones and CCTV cameras over single cables, with no power socket needed at each device. That matters in older office blocks in Upper Hill and Westlands, where adding sockets in ceilings costs time and money. Through the UniFi Network app, IT staff can isolate guest Wi-Fi, watch traffic on every port and spot a failing cable early. When a camera freezes at night, they can restart it remotely by cycling power on its port, instead of sending a technician up a ladder.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that stock only unmanaged switches, Mascom International carries the UniFi family from 16 to 48 ports and helps you size the build. The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE sits KSh 17,500 above the 16-port model and KSh 27,000 below the 48-port model, with more than double the smaller unit's PoE power. Buyers throughout Kenya report that it is the size they grow into rather than out of. Order the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery, or visit our Nairobi CBD showroom to see it running.
Common Questions About the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE
What is the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE price in Kenya?
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE sells for KSh 77,000 brand new at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi. The price covers the switch, its power cord and rack-mount hardware, a 12-month Mascom International warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery countrywide. That equals about KSh 3,208 per port and about KSh 4,813 per PoE+ port. It costs KSh 17,500 more than the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE and KSh 27,000 less than the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE.
Should I choose the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE or the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE?
Choose the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE if your site has fewer than about 20 wired devices, and the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE beyond that. The 48-port model doubles the PoE+ ports to 32, raises the budget from 95W to 195W and has four SFP ports instead of two. Both are fanless and fit a 19-inch rack. For one school block or hotel floor, the 24 PoE saves KSh 27,000; for a whole campus core, the 48 PoE makes more sense.
How much PoE power does the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE leave for CCTV cameras?
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE has 95W of PoE power to share across its 16 PoE+ ports. Spread evenly, that is about 6W per port, which covers many fixed IP cameras with modest draw. Cameras with heaters, motorised zoom or long-range infrared draw more, so check each label and add up the watts. If cameras and access points together approach 95W, split them across two switches or move up to the 195W Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE.
Can the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE run Wi-Fi for a school or hotel?
Yes, the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE can power and connect the access points for a school block or a mid-size hotel wing. Its 16 PoE+ ports feed ceiling access points directly, while the other eight ports serve reception PCs, printers and lobby TVs. In the UniFi Network app, students or guests get their own isolated network, separate from the office and exam systems. For a hostel near Kenyatta University or a guesthouse in Diani, one switch per floor keeps cable runs short and tidy.
How does the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE cope with heat and dust in Kenyan server cabinets?
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE uses fanless passive cooling, so there is no fan to pull in dust or wear out. That suits cabinets in Industrial Area warehouses or dusty upcountry offices, where fan-cooled switches clog over time. Heat still needs somewhere to go, so leave space above the switch in the rack and keep the cabinet ventilated. In hot coastal towns such as Mombasa, a cabinet with a vented door helps the switch run cooler.
Can I keep staff, guest and payment traffic apart on the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE?
Yes, the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE supports VLANs, which split one physical network into separate virtual networks. You can place staff computers, guest Wi-Fi and the till PC that handles Lipa na M-Pesa payments on different VLANs, so a guest's phone never reaches your accounts machine. Setup happens port by port in the UniFi Network application, and each access point can broadcast staff and guest Wi-Fi on matching VLANs. Pair the switch with a UniFi gateway to add firewall rules between those networks.
Does the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE fit a standard 19-inch rack?
Yes, the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE is a 1U rack-mount switch, taking one standard slot in a 19-inch cabinet. Rack-mount hardware comes in the box, so it bolts straight into the wall cabinets common in Nairobi offices. One unit of height leaves space for a patch panel, a UniFi gateway and a UPS in a compact 6U or 9U cabinet. It can also sit flat on a shelf if you have no rack yet, then move into a cabinet later without extra parts.
Who should buy the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE, and who should skip it?
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE fits offices, schools and hotels with roughly 12 to 22 wired devices and up to 16 PoE devices. Skip it if you have only a few desks and two or three access points, where the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE saves KSh 17,500. Also skip it for a 30-camera CCTV system or a multi-floor campus core; the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE handles those loads better.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Switching
- 24 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports — enough wired links for a full office floor, a computer lab or a hotel wing.
- Two 1 Gbps SFP ports — connect fibre runs between buildings where copper cable would pass its 100-metre limit.
- Layer 2 managed switching with VLAN tagging — departments, guests and cameras stay on separate networks over shared cabling.
- Link aggregation — combine two ports toward a server or core switch for more bandwidth and a backup path.
- Spanning tree protection — blocks network loops if someone accidentally patches two wall points together.
- IGMP snooping — keeps video streams from flooding every port, which helps with IPTV and multicast camera feeds.
- Gigabit speed on every port — a 1GB file moves between two wired machines in about 10 seconds.
Power over Ethernet
- 16 PoE+ ports to IEEE 802.3at — each port delivers up to 30W of power plus data on one cable.
- 95W total PoE budget — roughly 6W on average per PoE+ port when all 16 are in use.
- IEEE 802.3af backward compatibility — older IP phones and cameras built for standard PoE power up normally.
- Eight non-PoE Gigabit ports — reserved for computers, printers and network storage that have their own power supply.
- Remote power cycling per port — restart a frozen access point or camera from the UniFi app without climbing a ladder.
- About KSh 811 per watt of PoE budget — well below the 16-port model's figure of roughly KSh 1,417.
- One cable per device — power and data share a single Ethernet run, so ceiling access points and wall cameras need no nearby socket.
Management and Compatibility
- UniFi Network application — configure every port, VLAN and alert from one dashboard in a browser or on a phone.
- Controller choice — adopt it through a UniFi gateway, a Cloud Key or a self-hosted server, depending on budget.
- Remote access through the UniFi cloud portal — head-office IT staff can review a branch network from their desks.
- Standards-based Ethernet and PoE — works with cameras, phones and access points from other brands, not only Ubiquiti.
- Per-port traffic and client statistics — spot a bandwidth-heavy device or a failing cable within minutes of logging in.
- Firmware updates pushed from the UniFi app — security fixes install without removing the switch from the rack.
- Works out of the box before adoption — devices connect and pass traffic immediately, so cabling can finish before configuration starts.
Build and Inclusions
- Fanless passive cooling — no noise in a shared office and no fan to collect dust inside a closed cabinet.
- 1U rack-mount chassis — takes one slot in a standard 19-inch rack, leaving space for a patch panel and UPS.
- Internal power supply rated 100-240V AC — runs straight from local mains with no external power brick.
- Rack-mount hardware and an AC power cord included — install-ready the day it is delivered.
- Shelf or desk use also possible — handy while a cabinet is still on order or for a temporary site office.
- Front-panel port layout — all network ports face forward, so patching and tracing cables happens from one side.
Package Contents
The Ubiquiti box holds the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE, an AC power cord and the rack-mount brackets with screws. Patch cables, SFP fibre modules, a patch panel and a cabinet are separate purchases. Mascom International can help you list everything a school or office rollout needs, from Cat6 cables to a UPS, so the installer arrives with the full kit. Share your floor plan on WhatsApp and we will suggest quantities before you order.
Warranty
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. To make a claim, bring the switch and proof of purchase to our Nairobi CBD service desk, First Floor Room 4, Old Mutual Building.
Buying the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE from Mascom International
You can buy the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The store is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring a laptop or an access point and we will power it from a PoE+ port so you can see the switch working. Ubiquiti sells this model in one standard finish; confirm the unit in stock on WhatsApp.
For quotes, bulk orders or stock checks, contact us here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery covers all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and schools and offices in Machakos, Nyeri, Kisumu and Mombasa receive orders the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your switch is covered by the 12-month warranty described above.
We state real port counts and PoE budgets, price every unit accurately, and support you after the sale as your network grows.
