Power Consumption Data Sheet

Per-device maximum and typical power draw for Uplevel gateways, APs, and PoE switches — handy for sizing UPS capacity at a site.

Per-device power draw

Device Max draw Typical draw
UG-101 gateway 36 W
UAP-101 indoor AP 24 W 7 W or less
UAP-102 outdoor AP 24 W 10 W or less
24-port PoE switch 410 W ≈ 50 W with no PoE attached
48-port PoE switch 410 W ≈ 75 W with no PoE attached

The switch manufacturer doesn’t publish a separate base draw for the 24-port and 48-port switches. The ≈ 50 W / ≈ 75 W numbers above are estimates for the chassis draw with no PoE devices connected — actual draw on a populated switch is dominated by the PoE budget you’re using.

Sizing a UPS

For UPS sizing on a typical site:

  • Add up the max draw for every Uplevel device.
  • Round generously upward — UPS efficiency drops off the closer you run to its rated capacity, and PoE-heavy switch loads spike on power-up.
  • Don’t forget the modem and any non-Uplevel gear (NVR, server, workstation that needs protected power).

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