Ubiquiti ECS-24S-PoE Enterprise Campus 24-Port 2.5G/10G PoE+++ Stackable Layer 3 Switch

Multi-Gigabit PoE for a 24-Port Campus Access Layer

The Ubiquiti ECS-24S-PoE is a managed Layer 3 campus switch with eight 2.5GbE and sixteen 10GbE PoE+++ access ports. Four 25G uplinks and dedicated 100G stacking interfaces provide connections for a growing campus network, with a 1,050 W shared-mode PoE budget from the supplied power modules.

Highlights

Powered Multi-Gigabit Access

• 8 × 2.5GbE and 16 × 10GbE access ports.
• Up to 90 W PoE+++ per port, within the total power budget.

Uplinks and Stacking Hardware

• Four SFP28 uplinks supporting 25G, 10G and 1G.
• Two rear 100G QSFP28 stacking ports.

Serviceable Campus Hardware

• Two hot-swappable 600 W power modules and four replaceable fan modules.
• Etherlighting, out-of-band management Ethernet and serial console.

Key Features

16 Native 10GbE Access Ports

Sixteen 10GbE ports serve suitable high-bandwidth access points and wired devices, while eight 2.5GbE ports accommodate endpoints with lower bandwidth requirements. Each link operates at a speed supported by both devices and the installed cabling. Native multi-gigabit access is useful when a 1GbE connection would limit the endpoint.

Size the PoE Budget for the Power Mode

Each access port supports up to 90 W at the switch, within the shared total. The supplied pair of 600 W modules provides 1,050 W in shared mode or 450 W in redundant mode. A pair of separately sold 1,200 W modules can increase shared-mode capacity to 2,250 W at 200–240 V AC. The per-port maximum cannot be supplied to all ports simultaneously at full load.

25G Uplinks and Stacking Interfaces

Four SFP28 uplinks support 25G, 10G and 1G connections to compatible aggregation equipment. The two rear QSFP28 interfaces are dedicated 100G stacking ports, rather than general-purpose uplinks. Stacking and cross-stack LAG are listed in the technical specifications, but Ubiquiti currently marks stacking as coming soon on its enterprise overview. Confirm availability in the intended firmware and UniFi Network release before relying on these functions.

Layer 3 Services and Access Controls

Inter-VLAN routing, static routing, a local DHCP server and DHCP relay support campus network segmentation. 802.1X, DHCP snooping and ACLs help control network access. QoS, multicast controls and Pro AV profiles support environments carrying voice, video and business traffic.

Serviceable Hardware and Clear Port Identification

Hot-swappable power and fan modules simplify servicing within the rack. Etherlighting helps identify port location, link speed and native network assignments. A local touchscreen, dedicated management Ethernet interface and serial console provide additional access for setup and troubleshooting.

UniFi and Rack Requirements

UniFi Network version 10.6.101 or later is required. Suitable uplinks can connect to the Enterprise Campus Aggregation switch. Verify the required optics or DACs and purchase them separately. The full-depth 1U chassis requires a four-post rack, or suitable centre support or a cantilever shelf for a two-post installation.

Summary

The ECS-24S-PoE combines powered multi-gigabit access, 25G uplinks and serviceable rackmount hardware for campus networks. Choose the PSU operating mode around the endpoint load and redundancy requirement, and confirm stacking software availability before designing a topology that depends on it.

Ubiquiti ECS-24S-PoE Enterprise Campus 24-Port 2.5G/10G PoE+++ Stackable Layer 3 Switch

The Ubiquiti ECS-24S-PoE is a full-depth 1U managed Layer 3 campus switch with 8 2.5GbE and sixteen 10GbE RJ45 PoE+++ ports. Four SFP28 uplinks support 25G, 10G and 1G links, while two rear QSFP28 interfaces provide 100G stacking hardware. Each access port supports up to 90 W at the PSE, within the total budget. The switch includes dual 600 W hot-swappable power modules, four replaceable fan modules and separate management and console interfaces.