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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

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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