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Need a 48 Port switch for mixed Network and POE connections

I need a switch for an installation that has 48 Ethernet runs, which include about 7-8 Ubiquity Access points.
Not all the jacks will have something plugged in.  They planned for a 48 port Patch Panel.

I see that NetGear (which I have been happy with in years past) has a 48 port switch

NETGEAR 52-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Pro PoE Switch (GS752TP) - with 48 x PoE+ @ 380W, 4 x 1G SFP, Desktop/Rackmount, and ProSAFE Lifetime Protection

Will this work well with the Ubiquity access points?  Is there a different brand that I should consider?

If I am connecting without PoE, will the switch provide a GigaBit connection?

Thanks.
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I have no direct experience with the Ubiquity question but don't know why it wouldn't work ...

In answer to your Gig question, yes. PoE basically senses if there is a call for power and either supplies it or doesn't.
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you need to check what poe voltage is required and whether or not the ap use passive poe or not
You can use the POE box that comes (usually) with a Ubiquiti access point and then use any port on your router. I do this with my Ubiquiti access point. Works fine.