



UniFi Switching | WAN
Ubiquiti UniFi WAN Switch (USW-WAN)
A 10G SFP+ WAN switch that links two UniFi Gateways running Shadow Mode High Availability to a single ISP connection. It has one 10G SFP+ ISP uplink, two 10G SFP+ downlink ports for the gateways and one GbE port for management with UniFi Network. Two AC inputs with two internal power supplies give power redundancy in a slim 1U rack chassis, managed in UniFi Network 9.1.119 and later.
Quick Glance
Key Features
One ISP line to two gateways in Shadow Mode
The WAN Switch connects two UniFi Gateways in Shadow Mode High Availability to a single ISP connection for resilient internet connectivity. One 10G SFP+ port takes the ISP uplink and two 10G SFP+ ports run down to the gateways. Ubiquiti states an additional USW-WAN is used for deployments with multiple ISPs.
Dual AC inputs for power redundancy
Two universal 100–240V AC inputs feed two internal 36W AC/DC power supplies, so the switch keeps running if one power feed is lost. Maximum power consumption is 13W, and Ubiquiti positions the dual inputs for reliable operation in business-critical deployments.
Slim 1U rack chassis managed in UniFi
An SGCC steel 1U chassis measuring 442.4 x 120 x 43.7 mm, weighing 2.3 kg with mounting brackets, with Ethernet, SFP+ and system LEDs. The GbE RJ45 port is for management with UniFi Network 9.1.119 and later. Switching capacity is 20 Gbps with 10 Gbps non-blocking throughput.
Detailed Specifications
Specifications are from Ubiquiti's official technical specifications and store listing for the UniFi WAN Switch (USW-WAN). Ubiquiti states one WAN Switch serves a single ISP; deployments with multiple ISPs use an additional unit.
Need-to-Know
- One USW-WAN links two Shadow Mode High Availability UniFi Gateways to a single ISP. Ubiquiti states an additional USW-WAN is used for deployments with multiple ISPs or ISP failover.
- Shadow Mode High Availability needs two UniFi Gateways. This switch connects them to the ISP; it does not replace a gateway.
- The three SFP+ ports run at 10G or 1G. Ubiquiti does not list SFP+ modules or cables as included.
- Ubiquiti's specification lists no VLAN, PoE or Layer 2 feature table for this switch; it is built for the WAN side of a gateway pair. Ubiquiti does not state the power cord plug type.
Best For / Customer Benefits
Customer Benefits
- Expert help designing a Shadow Mode gateway pair and planning the SFP+ links to your ISP.
- Dual AC inputs keep the WAN side running when one power feed is lost.
- Managed with the rest of your UniFi network in the UniFi Network application.
- VAT invoice issued with every order for UAE business buyers.
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
It links two UniFi Gateways running Shadow Mode High Availability to a single ISP connection. The ISP line connects to the 10G SFP+ uplink port, and the two gateways connect to the two 10G SFP+ downlink ports for resilient internet connectivity.
Ubiquiti states that an additional USW-WAN is used for deployments with multiple ISPs and for ISP failover deployments, so plan one WAN Switch per ISP line that has to reach both gateways.
Yes. Ubiquiti lists two AC inputs, each universal 100–240V AC at 50/60 Hz, with two internal 36W AC/DC power supplies. Maximum power consumption is 13W.
Ubiquiti lists UniFi Network version 9.1.119 and later. The switch is managed through its GbE RJ45 port, with Ethernet, SFP+ and system LEDs on the chassis.
Making your UniFi gateway highly available?
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