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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

Ubiquiti USW Pro Max 48 PoE
Ubiquiti USW Pro Max 48 PoE
★ 3.6 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 432 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 64.3 Mpps
  • Ports (48u00d7 1GbE PoE+): 48u00d7 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet with PoE+
  • Uplink Ports (4u00d7 10GbE SFP+): 4u00d7 10G SFP+ fiber uplink slots
  • PoE Budget: 1,440W total (30W per port max)
  • Layer Support: L3 (Managed, with routing)
  • Stacking Support: Yes, up to 10 units
  • Power Consumption: ~500W (operational)
  • Dimensions: 1U rackmount
  • Management: Web UI, SSH, SNMP, RESTful API

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Massive PoE budget (1,440W) powers 48 PoE+ devices simultaneously; Hybrid port design with 10GbE SFP+ uplinks for high-speed trunk connectivity; Layer 3 routing and advanced VLAN/QoS for enterprise network segmentation; Stacking support (up to 10 units) simplifies multi-switch management; Quiet, efficient active cooling with thermal monitoring; Excellent for SMB/enterprise deployments with extensive PoE requirements (cameras, APs, phones, IoT)
  • ✘ Cons: 10GbE uplinks are limiting for modern scale-out scenarios (lacks 25GbE/40GbE future-proofing); Premium pricing ($2,500–$3,500) significantly higher than basic managed switches; Over-provisioned for small networks with minimal PoE footprint; Complex configuration options and frequent firmware updates require skilled administration; Fixed port configuration—no modular expansion; Cooling fan may be audible in quiet office environments
  • Est. Price: $2,500 - $3,500

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