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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 6400 Switch
Aruba (HPE) Aruba 6400 Switch
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 25.6 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 19.2 Bpps (Billion packets per second)
  • Ports (48-Port Base Config): 48 u00d7 1/10/25GbE SFP28 + 4 u00d7 40/100GbE QSFP28
  • Ports (96-Port Config): 96 u00d7 1/10/25GbE SFP28 + 8 u00d7 40/100GbE QSFP28
  • PoE Budget: Up to 4 kW per line card (optional PoE+ modules)
  • Layer: L2/L3 (Full switching and routing)
  • Stacking Support: Yes, up to 10 units via stacking cables
  • Backplane Throughput: 25.6 Tbps
  • Maximum MAC Entries: 256K
  • Latency: Sub-microsecond cut-through switching
  • Power Consumption: 1.5 kW (base), up to 4 kW fully configured

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Modular architecture supports flexible port configurations for campus and data center deployments; Industry-leading 25.6 Tbps switching capacity with sub-microsecond latency enables high-performance applications; Comprehensive L2/L3 feature set with advanced routing, VLAN support, and QoS for enterprise networks; Stacking capability (up to 10 units) simplifies management and improves redundancy; Optional PoE+ modules provide power delivery for IP phones and wireless APs; High uplink speeds (40/100GbE QSFP28) future-proof for backbone connectivity
  • ✘ Cons: Premium pricing (typically $18K-$55K depending on configuration) makes it expensive for smaller deployments; Modular design increases complexity in configuration and initial setup; Requires separate management interface and external power supplies; Limited entry-level configurations may not justify cost for small branch offices; Power consumption increases significantly with maximum PoE modules installed; Heat dissipation requires proper data center environmental controls
  • Est. Price: $18,000 - $55,000

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