Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch 16 XGES-16-XG 16-Port 10GbE SFP+ L3 Managed Switch

Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch 16 XG 10 Gigabit Managed Switch

A high-density 10 Gigabit aggregation switch built for network cores that need serious bandwidth. The EdgeSwitch 16 XG pairs 12 SFP+ fibre ports with 4 10GBASE-T copper ports on a fully managed Layer 2/3 platform, giving growing businesses and MSPs an enterprise-capable core switch without an enterprise price tag. Professionally tested by our Melbourne technicians and backed by a 12-month warranty from Reboot IT.

Key Benefits

• All-10G port density. 12x SFP+ ports plus 4x 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports give you sixteen 10 Gigabit-capable connections in a single 1U switch, ideal for a core or aggregation role.
• 160 Gbps non-blocking switching. Every port can run at full line rate at the same time without oversubscription, so traffic between servers, storage and uplinks is never bottlenecked at the switch.
• Fully managed Layer 2 and Layer 3. Configure VLANs, static and dynamic routing and advanced switching features through Ubiquiti's EdgeSwitch management interface.
• Flexible copper and fibre connectivity. The four 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports auto-negotiate down to lower speeds, so you can mix 10G copper runs with SFP+ fibre or DAC links on the same switch.
• Rack-ready out of the box. Mounting brackets are included in the box, so the switch drops straight into a standard 19-inch rack alongside your other network equipment without buying extra hardware.
• Dedicated serial console. A built-in RJ45 serial console port gives direct, out-of-band access for initial setup or ongoing troubleshooting, independent of the network itself.

Performance in Use

The EdgeSwitch 16 XG is designed to sit at the centre of a network rather than at the edge. In a typical deployment it collects uplinks from several access-layer switches, ties in a NAS or SAN over 10G, and connects directly to servers that need more than standard Gigabit bandwidth. With 160 Gbps of non-blocking switching capacity, it can move large volumes of data between all sixteen 10G-capable ports simultaneously, which matters once file servers, backup jobs, virtual machine traffic and video editing workstations are all competing for bandwidth at once. Rather than a single bottleneck slowing every department down at peak times, each connected system gets the throughput it needs, and the switch has plenty of headroom left over as more 10G devices are added to the network over time.

Because it offers both SFP+ fibre and 10GBASE-T copper in the same chassis, the EdgeSwitch 16 XG suits sites with mixed cabling. An office with existing Cat6a runs between the comms room and nearby racks can use the RJ45 ports for 10G copper links, while a fibre backbone connecting a separate building or data hall can run over the SFP+ ports with the appropriate transceivers or DAC cables. The Layer 3 managed feature set also lets you route between VLANs directly on the switch, so segmented networks for staff, guests, security systems or a lab environment can still reach shared resources without a separate router doing the work. This kind of flexibility is particularly useful for organisations migrating a network in stages, where some racks already have fibre pulled and others are still waiting on copper, or vice versa — the EdgeSwitch 16 XG lets both approaches coexist on one switch rather than forcing an all-or-nothing cabling decision.

For a business stepping up from a 1 Gigabit network core, or an MSP consolidating several uplinks onto one switch, the EdgeSwitch 16 XG offers enterprise-grade throughput without enterprise pricing. It suits comms rooms and server racks that need headroom for growth, and its 1U rack-mount form factor means it slots straight into existing 19-inch infrastructure alongside other network gear. A serial console port also means initial configuration or later troubleshooting can be done directly, without depending on the network itself being up — a genuine advantage if something changes mid-deployment and remote management access is temporarily unavailable. For growing businesses, schools and MSP-managed sites alike, this switch is built to be the reliable core that everything else plugs into.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the EdgeSwitch 16 XG support PoE?

No. None of the ports on this switch supply Power over Ethernet. If you need to power PoE cameras, access points or phones, pair it with a separate PoE injector or PoE-capable switch elsewhere on the network.

Can I rack mount this switch?

Yes. It is designed for a standard 19-inch rack, with mounting brackets included in the box, and takes up a single 1U of rack space alongside other network equipment.

What's the difference between the SFP+ and RJ45 ports?

The 12 SFP+ ports use fibre or DAC transceivers (sold separately) for 10 Gigabit fibre links, while the 4 RJ45 ports run 10GBASE-T over standard copper cabling and can also step down to lower speeds to stay compatible with older 1 Gigabit equipment.

Is this switch managed?

Yes. It runs on Ubiquiti's EdgeSwitch platform with full Layer 2 and Layer 3 managed features, including VLANs and static or dynamic routing, all configured through a browser-based management interface.

What power does the switch need?

It runs from an internal AC 100-240V power supply, with optional DC input support for redundant power setups. Reboot IT supplies the power cable with every unit.

How is shipping calculated?

Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.

What warranty is included?

Every EdgeSwitch 16 XG comes with a 12-month warranty from Reboot IT, and each unit is professionally tested for port function and stability before it ships.

Warranty & Why Buy From Reboot IT

Every certified refurbished Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch 16 XG comes with a 12-month warranty from Reboot IT covering hardware faults under normal use. Reboot IT has been refurbishing and supplying business-grade IT equipment from Melbourne since 2001, and every switch is professionally tested and graded by our in-house technicians before it leaves the warehouse. Each unit is checked for port function across all sixteen 10G-capable ports, power-on stability and cosmetic condition, so it is ready to install and configure the day it arrives. If anything goes wrong within the warranty period, our Melbourne team is here to help.

Buying refurbished network hardware is a smart way to get enterprise-grade 10 Gigabit switching while keeping good equipment in use and out of landfill, at a fraction of the cost of buying new. Enjoy local Australian support and a team that knows this gear inside out, from initial VLAN configuration questions through to warranty support down the track. Visit reboot-it.com.au for more certified refurbished networking, laptops, desktops and monitors.