Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch 16 XG (ES-16-XG) Switch

The Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch 16 XG (ES-16-XG) is a high-capacity 10G aggregation switch designed for demanding enterprise and ISP networks. Featuring 12 SFP+ ports and 4 10G RJ45 ports, it delivers 320 Gbps switching capacity, advanced Layer 2 and static Layer 3 routing, and ultra-low latency. Ideal for high-throughput environments, the ES-16-XG ensures reliable 10G connectivity with robust security and intelligent cooling in a 1U rackmount form.

Here are the very detailed specifications for the Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch 16 XG (ES-16-XG), a high-performance 10G aggregation switch built for enterprise and ISP networks.

🖧 Hardware Overview

• Total Ethernet Ports:
  • 12 × SFP+ ports (1/10 Gbps fiber)
  • 4 × 10G RJ45 ports (10/100/1000/10000 Mbps)
• Port Configuration:
  • All ports support full duplex, auto-negotiation
  • Auto-MDI/MDI-X
• Backplane Switching Capacity: 320 Gbps
• Non-Blocking Throughput: 160 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 238.10 Mpps (Million packets per second)
• Latency:
  • <2.5 μs for 64-byte packets
• MAC Address Table: 16,000 entries
• Packet Buffer Memory: 12 MB
• Jumbo Frames: Supported, up to 9,216 bytes

⚙️ EdgeSwitch 16 XG Performance Features

• Full Layer 2 support:
  • 802.1Q VLAN tagging
  • Port-based VLAN
  • Private VLAN
  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid STP (RSTP), Multiple STP (MSTP)
  • Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
  • Port Isolation
  • Storm Control
  • Port Mirroring
  • IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3
  • Jumbo Frames
  • Voice VLAN
  • Loop Protection
• Layer 3 (Static Routing):
  • Inter-VLAN routing
  • Static routes
  • Policy-based routing
  • DHCP Relay
• Security Features:
  • MAC filtering
  • Access Control Lists (ACLs)
  • RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication
  • Port security
  • Broadcast/multicast storm control

🌐 Management and Monitoring

• Management Interface:
  • Web-based GUI (EdgeSwitch Configuration Interface)
  • CLI access via SSH, Telnet, Console
  • SNMP v1/v2c
  • Firmware upgrade via web interface
  • Ping and traceroute utilities
  • Configuration import/export
  • System logging

⚡ EdgeSwitch 16 XG Power and Cooling

• Power Input:
  • 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz, internal PSU
• Max Power Consumption:
  • 56W
• Cooling System:
  • 2 × Smart internal fans (temperature-controlled)

🧱 Physical Specifications

• Enclosure: Metal
• Form Factor: Rackmount (1U)
• Rackmount Brackets: Included
• Weight: 4.8 kg (10.58 lb)
• Dimensions: 443 x 221 x 43 mm (17.44 x 8.70 x 1.69 in)

🌡️ Environmental Ratings

• Operating Temperature: -5°C to 40°C (23°F to 104°F)
• Operating Humidity: 10% – 90% non-condensing
• ESD/Surge Protection: ±24kV Ethernet

Meta Description:
The Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch 16 XG (ES-16-XG) is a powerful 10G aggregation switch with 12 SFP+ ports and 4 RJ45 10G ports, delivering 320 Gbps switching capacity, Layer 2/3 features, and robust management—perfect for enterprise and data center networks.

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