Primary Device
Aruba 6000 24G 4SFP
★ 3.3 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 41.6 Mpps
- Ports (breakdown): 24x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports, 4x 1G SFP uplink ports
- PoE Budget (if applicable): N/A (Non-PoE model)
- Layer (L2/L3): Layer 2 (with Static Routing support)
- Stacking support: No
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: Modern AOS-CX operating system with REST API support; Fanless design ensures silent operation in open-office environments; No recurring software licensing or subscription fees required
- ✘ Cons: Limited to 1GbE SFP uplinks with no 10GbE options; Does not support physical stacking (VSF); Restricted Layer 3 features (Static routing only, no dynamic protocols like OSPF)
- Est. Price: $750 - $1,100
Compare Against
Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 PoE
★ 4.1 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Switching Capacity: 360 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 268 Mpps
- Ports: 16x Gigabit Ethernet PoE + 2x 10G SFP+ uplink
- PoE Budget: 240W total
- Layer: L3 (Managed/Routing)
- Stacking Support: Yes, stackable via stacking ports
- Max Power Consumption: 400W
- Dimensions: 17.3 x 8.9 x 1.7 inches
- Management: UniFi Controller / Web UI
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: 240W PoE budget for high device density; Dual 10G SFP+ uplink ports for high-bandwidth core connectivity; Layer 3 routing capabilities for VLAN and inter-subnet management; Centralized UniFi controller integration with intuitive dashboard; Stackable design for scalable network growth; Fanless or near-silent operation; Enterprise-grade build quality in compact form factor
- ✘ Cons: Requires UniFi Controller for advanced management features (standalone mode is limited); Higher initial cost compared to unmanaged switches; Limited to 10G uplinks rather than 40G or higher bandwidth options; Learning curve for users unfamiliar with UniFi ecosystem; No console port for legacy terminal-based management; PoE budget may be insufficient for very high-density deployments with power-hungry APs
- Est. Price: $899 - $1,399