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Primary Device

Ubiquiti USW-Pro-24-PoE
Ubiquiti USW-Pro-24-PoE
★ 4.6 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 680 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 510 Gbps
  • Ports: 24u00d7 2.5GbE PoE+ + 2u00d7 10GbE SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 960W (802.3at/af+)
  • Layer: L3 (routing capable)
  • Stacking Support: Yes, up to 10 units (50Gbps stacking bandwidth)
  • Max Power Consumption: 1380W (typical 1000W)
  • Dimensions: 442 u00d7 356 u00d7 44 mm
  • Operating Temperature: 0u201340u00b0C

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Excellent PoE capacity (960W) for dense PoE device deployments; 2.5GbE ports future-proof but not oversized; 10GbE SFP+ uplinks enable scalable data center or campus core connectivity; Layer 3 routing for micro-segmentation; stackable for redundancy and higher throughput aggregation; UNMS/UniFi management integration with cloud or on-prem controllers; fanless passive cooling option available
  • ✘ Cons: Expensive entry point ($1200+) compared to L2-only switches; 2.5GbE ports may be overkill for many deployments (would justify 1GbE + 10GbE); high PoE power budget drives electricity costs; limited L3 feature set vs. carrier-grade routers; firmware bugs/delays historically slower than competition; requires UniFi ecosystem buy-in for optimal management; redundant power supply not standard
  • Est. Price: $1,200 - $1,500

Compare Against

Aruba (HPE) Aruba CX 6100 Switch
Aruba (HPE) Aruba CX 6100 Switch
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 240 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 178.5 Mpps
  • Ports: 48x 1GbE + 4x 10GbE SFP+
  • PoE Budget: Optional PoE modules; base model non-PoE
  • Layer: L2/L3 (Managed with Routing)
  • Stacking Support: Yes (up to 4 units)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade reliability with Aruba/HPE support; Low latency and deterministic performance suitable for business-critical networks; Good energy efficiency for sustained datacenter/campus deployments; Comprehensive VLAN, QoS, and traffic management; Stacking for seamless scalability without chassis upgrades; Strong warranty and lifecycle support from HPE
  • ✘ Cons: Limited to 1GbE per-port on base configuration (insufficient for high-bandwidth servers/storage); Expensive for small deployments or branch offices where simpler switches suffice; PoE not standard; requires optional modules increasing cost; No 25GbE/40GbE options on this model (requires newer CX platforms); Overkill for networks under 50 devices; Aging platform with newer CX 6200/6300 models offering better throughput-per-dollar
  • Est. Price: $2,200 - $4,500

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