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Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE (USW-24-POE)
Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE (USW-24-POE)
★ 3.7 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 41.67 Mpps
  • Ports: 24x Gigabit PoE+ (802.3at) + 2x SFP+ 10G
  • PoE Budget: 180W total (7.5W per port, 30W+ on select ports)
  • Layer: L2/L3 Managed
  • Stacking Support: Yes, via dedicated stacking ports
  • Power Consumption: 60W max
  • Form Factor: 1U Rack-mount
  • Dimensions: 440 u00d7 220 u00d7 44 mm
  • Cooling: Passive/Active dual-speed fan

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Excellent value for SMB/enterprise edge deployments; Seamless UniFi ecosystem integration with Dream Machine and UniFi controllers; Generous 180W PoE budget powers 20+ access points or surveillance cameras; Dual 10G SFP+ uplink ports support high-bandwidth connectivity; L3 routing capabilities enable inter-VLAN communication; Fanless variant available for noise-sensitive environments; Widespread community support and comprehensive documentation
  • ✘ Cons: Gigabit-only access ports bottleneck high-performance networks (no 10GbE for endpoints); Single non-redundant PSU increases failure risk in critical deployments; Limited OSPF/BGP routing vs. enterprise platforms; No hot-swappable modules or modular upgrade path; Cooling fan adds noise in quiet installations; Requires UniFi controller for advanced features and remote management; PoE power limited per-port (7.5W baseline, some ports bump to 30W) insufficient for high-wattage devices like PTZ cameras
  • Est. Price: $299 - $399

Compare Against

Ubiquiti Enterprise 8 PoE
Ubiquiti Enterprise 8 PoE
★ 4.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2 MIMO (2 spatial streams per band)
  • Aggregate Throughput: 1.8 Gbps (1.2 Gbps 5GHz + 600 Mbps 2.4GHz)
  • Radios: Dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
  • Uplink Port Speed: 1 Gbps Ethernet
  • Max Clients: 128-200 concurrent clients
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3at PoE (30W)
  • Antenna Type: Internal omni-directional
  • Coverage Area: ~400 sq ft / ~37 sq m
  • Frequency Bands: 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n/ax), 5 GHz (802.11a/n/ac/ax)
  • Data Rate (5GHz): Up to 1.2 Gbps
  • Data Rate (2.4GHz): Up to 600 Mbps
  • Security: WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise & Personal
  • Management: UniFi Network Controller, cloud/on-prem
  • Form Factor: Compact ceiling or wall-mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 with strong dual-band coverage; Simple PoE power delivery (802.3at standard); Excellent UniFi integration and centralized management; Cost-effective for mid-market deployments; Reliable firmware and security updates from Ubiquiti
  • ✘ Cons: Limited to 2x2 MIMO (lower stream count than flagship models); 1 Gbps uplink can bottleneck in high-density deployments; Requires UniFi Controller ecosystem (not standalone); Internal antennas limit customization; 5GHz range more limited than external-antenna competitors
  • Est. Price: $249 - $349

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