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Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 24 PoE
Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 24 PoE
★ 5.0 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Device Type: Managed Switch
  • Switching Capacity: 528 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 395 Mpps
  • Ports: 24x 2.5G PoE + 2x 10G SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 600W
  • Layer: L3 (Layer 3)
  • Stacking Support: No
  • Management: UniFi Network Application
  • Cooling: Fanless with passive cooling option
  • 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
  • Est. Price: $699 - $899

Compare Against

Cisco Catalyst 9500
Cisco Catalyst 9500
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 38.4 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 2.56-38.4 Tbps (configuration-dependent)
  • Ports: Modular: 12-40 ports (10GbE to 400GbE capable)
  • Port Breakdown: C9500-12Q: 12u00d7100GbE QSFP28; C9500-40X: 40u00d710GbE SFP+
  • PoE Budget: Optional - available on select linecards
  • Layer Support: L2/L3 (Multi-layer)
  • Stacking Support: Yes - up to 8 units
  • Throughput (Aggregate): Up to 38.4 Tbps per chassis
  • Redundancy: Dual supervisors, dual power supplies

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Modular design enables flexible port configurations and future upgrades; Industry-leading switching capacity (38.4 Tbps) for carrier-grade deployments; Advanced L3 routing with sophisticated QoS, security, and multicast capabilities; Stackable architecture supports seamless scaling to 8 units; Cisco IOS XE OS provides extensive features, automation, and security; Exceptional support for high-density 100GbE/400GbE connectivity
  • ✘ Cons: Extremely high capital expenditure ($150K–$500K+) unsuitable for small/medium deployments; Complex modular architecture requires significant operational expertise; High power consumption and cooling requirements; Licensing costs can add 30–50% to acquisition price; Over-engineered for most enterprise use cases; Limited ROI for organizations not requiring carrier-grade performance
  • Est. Price: $150,000 - $500,000

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