The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 104,000, brand new and sealed. It carries 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 32 of them PoE+, a 195W PoE budget and four 1 Gbps SFP ports for fibre uplinks. Made by Ubiquiti, the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE cools itself passively without a fan, takes one rack unit and shows status on a 1.3-inch front touchscreen. You can see it at our store on the first floor of the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, before you commit.
Built for corporate floors, university campuses, hospitals, warehouses and apartment blocks across Kenya, the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE replaces a stack of smaller switches with one managed unit. Its 32 PoE+ ports can power a large spread of access points, IP phones and CCTV cameras straight from the server room. That simplifies estates and business parks along Mombasa Road and Thika Road, where cameras and Wi-Fi points sit far from power outlets. IT managers get one dashboard, one firmware routine and one device to back up with a UPS, which cuts the time spent chasing faults across several cabinets.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell 48-port switches with no PoE or with loud fans, Mascom International offers a fanless managed option and honest sizing advice. Two Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE units would cost KSh 154,000 together, so the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE saves KSh 50,000 for the same port count. At Mascom International, we're seeing more schools and SACCO branches move to UniFi for central management across sites. Order the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery, or come and test it at our Kimathi Street showroom.
Common Questions About the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE
How much is the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE in Kenya?
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE costs KSh 104,000 brand new at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, Nairobi CBD. The price includes the rack-mount kit, the AC power cord, a 12-month Mascom International warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery across Kenya. That is about KSh 2,167 per port and KSh 3,250 per PoE+ port, against about KSh 3,208 and KSh 4,813 on the 24-port model. It sits KSh 27,000 above the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE and KSh 44,500 above the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 PoE.
Is the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE better value than two Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE units?
For most single-room installs, yes: one Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE costs KSh 104,000, while two Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE units cost KSh 154,000. Both options give 48 Gigabit ports, 32 PoE+ ports and four SFP ports in total, and the single switch offers 195W of PoE against 190W combined. Two smaller switches make sense only when devices sit in separate buildings, or when you want one switch to keep running if the other fails.
What are the four SFP ports on the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE used for?
The four SFP ports on the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE accept 1 Gbps fibre or copper modules for uplinks. Fibre carries a network far beyond the 100-metre limit of Ethernet cable, so you can link a gatehouse, a second block or a warehouse across a yard. Use one SFP port for the uplink to your gateway and the others to feed smaller switches on other floors. SFP modules are sold separately, in single-mode or multi-mode types depending on distance.
Can the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE run a large CCTV system?
Yes, the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE can power up to 32 IP cameras from one rack, within its 195W budget. Spread across all 32 PoE+ ports, that averages about 6W per camera, which suits many fixed cameras without heaters. Mixed loads with PTZ cameras or long-range infrared need a wattage check against each label first. The NVR that records the footage connects to one of the 16 non-PoE ports, and the switch carries every video stream to it.
How should I protect the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE from KPLC power cuts?
Pair the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE with a UPS, because a KPLC outage cuts every camera and access point the switch powers. Its PoE budget alone reaches 195W, on top of the switch's own running load, so size the UPS on the real draw of the devices you connect. A UPS with voltage regulation also shields the switch from the swings common during storms. Mascom International can recommend a UPS size once you list your cameras and access points.
Can the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE run a hospital or large clinic network?
Yes, the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE suits hospitals and large clinics that run Wi-Fi, IP phones, cameras and records terminals on one network. VLANs keep patient-records systems apart from the guest Wi-Fi in waiting areas. The fanless design means no fan noise near wards or consulting rooms. For private hospitals in Nairobi or referral facilities in Nakuru and Kisumu, wiring a whole floor to one cabinet keeps fault-finding in a single place.
Can I manage the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE from another branch?
Yes, once adopted into a UniFi console, the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE can be managed from anywhere through Ubiquiti's cloud portal and the UniFi mobile app. An IT manager in Nairobi can check port status, restart a camera or change a VLAN at a branch in Eldoret. That saves trips upcountry for simple fixes. Remote access needs a UniFi gateway or Cloud Key on site and an internet link from Safaricom, Airtel or another provider.
Who should buy the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE, and who should skip it?
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE suits server rooms feeding 25 or more wired devices, large CCTV systems and multi-floor Wi-Fi rollouts. Skip it if your site has under 20 devices; the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 24 PoE costs KSh 27,000 less and fits a smaller cabinet. Also skip it if you need 10 Gbps uplinks or multi-gigabit ports for Wi-Fi 7 access points, because every port here runs at 1 Gbps; Ubiquiti's Pro and Enterprise switch lines cover that need.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Switching
- 48 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports — one rack unit serves an entire office floor, a campus block or a warehouse.
- Four 1 Gbps SFP ports — fibre uplinks to your gateway, to distant buildings or to switches on other floors.
- Layer 2 managed switching — VLANs, link aggregation and loop protection keep a large network organised and stable.
- 1.3-inch front touchscreen — shows switch status to a technician standing at the rack, with no laptop needed.
- Plug-and-play forwarding before adoption — devices connect and pass traffic immediately while configuration follows later.
- Port mirroring — copies traffic from one port to another, so an engineer can troubleshoot with a laptop and capture tool.
- Gigabit speed on all 48 ports — each wired desk can move a 1GB file in about 10 seconds.
Power over Ethernet
- 32 PoE+ ports to IEEE 802.3at — up to 30W per port for access points, cameras and IP phones over one cable.
- 195W total PoE budget — about 6W on average across all 32 PoE+ ports running at the same time.
- 16 non-PoE Gigabit ports — for PCs, printers, NVRs and network storage that use their own power supply.
- IEEE 802.3af backward compatibility — older PoE phones and cameras power up normally without separate injectors.
- Per-port power cycling in the UniFi app — restart a stuck camera or access point remotely instead of visiting the ceiling.
- About KSh 533 per watt of PoE budget — against roughly KSh 811 on the 24-port model and KSh 1,417 on the 16-port model.
- Central power for the whole floor — one UPS behind the switch keeps every PoE device running through an outage.
Management and Compatibility
- UniFi Network application — one dashboard shows all 48 ports, connected clients, VLANs and alerts in plain view.
- Cloud access through a UniFi console — manage head office and branch switches from a single login on a browser or phone.
- Adoption options — a UniFi gateway, a Cloud Key or self-hosted UniFi software on a server can all control it.
- Standards-based Ethernet and PoE — works with other brands of cameras, phones and access points, not only Ubiquiti devices.
- Per-port traffic graphs — reveal which device is using bandwidth, so a slow network gets diagnosed in minutes.
- Firmware updates from the UniFi app — security fixes roll out across every UniFi switch at once instead of one by one.
Build and Inclusions
- Fanless passive cooling — silent in a server room beside offices, with no fan to clog with dust or fail.
- 1U rack-mount chassis measuring about 44.2 cm wide, 28.5 cm deep and 4.4 cm tall — fits standard 19-inch cabinets.
- Depth of 28.5 cm — check it suits shallow wall cabinets before ordering, as some compact cabinets run tighter.
- Weight of about 4.5 kg — mount it with proper cage nuts and rack screws on a solid cabinet frame.
- Internal power supply — runs from a single AC power cord with no external brick to lose or overheat.
- Rack-mount kit included — the switch goes into your cabinet on the day it arrives, with no extra purchase.
Package Contents
Your Ubiquiti box contains the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE, an AC power cord and the rack-mount kit with screws. Cat6 patch cables, SFP modules, a patch panel, an NVR and a UPS are not included. For a campus or estate rollout, Mascom International can help you list every part the installer needs, so the job finishes in one visit. Send the number of cameras, access points and desks on WhatsApp for a full quote.
Warranty
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Warranty claims go through our Nairobi CBD service desk at the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street; bring the unit with your purchase receipt.
Where to Buy the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE in Kenya
Mascom International keeps the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our doors are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Installers and IT managers are welcome to power up a camera or access point on a PoE+ port and check the touchscreen before paying. The switch comes in Ubiquiti's single standard finish; confirm the unit in stock on WhatsApp.
Talk to our sales desk about project pricing or stock:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order ships with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Sites in Nairobi and its environs receive the switch the same day, while buyers in Thika, Naivasha, Kisumu and Mombasa get it the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Cover comes from the 12-month warranty set out above.
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