Power Consumption: Approx 80-250W (depending on PoE load)
Max PoE Devices: 24
Throughput per 2.5G Port: 2.5 Gbps full duplex
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Excellent 2.5G port density at mid-range price; Fanless design offers silent operation and reliability; 600W PoE budget supports modern high-power devices; Integrated into UniFi ecosystem for centralized management; 10G uplink SFP+ ports for aggregation; Low latency and responsive performance; Energy efficient under typical loads
✘ Cons:Limited to L3 (no advanced routing); No stacking support limits scalability for large deployments; 2.5G ports may not justify cost if 1G sufficient for use case; Passive cooling means outdoor/high-temp deployments not recommended; Limited redundancy/HA features compared to enterprise switches; SFP+ modules sold separately
✔ Pros:Enterprise-grade L3 switching with full VLAN/routing support; 400W PoE budget supports high-power IoT and AP deployments; Dual 10GbE SFP+ uplinks enable stacking and high-speed backbone connectivity; Compact form factor fits standard rack mounts; PoE power per port reaches 60W (ideal for high-demand devices); Proven reliability in UniFi ecosystem deployments
✘ Cons:Active cooling means not silent; 10GbE uplinks require additional SFP+ module cost ($200–400); Limited to 24 ports (enterprise environments may need 48+ variants); Requires Ubiquiti ecosystem for advanced management features; Higher price point than unmanaged alternatives; Limited to 1GbE access ports (no multi-gig option)