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Primary Device

Ubiquiti Switch Pro Max 24 PoE
Ubiquiti Switch Pro Max 24 PoE
★ 4.1 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 112 Gbps
  • Non-Blocking Throughput: 56 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 83.3 Mpps
  • Ports: 24 total: 8x 2.5GbE PoE++, 8x 1GbE PoE++, 8x 1GbE PoE+, plus 2x 10G SFP+ uplinks
  • PoE Budget: 400W total (max 60W per port)
  • Layer: L3
  • Stacking support: Not confirmed; no physical stacking documented in sources reviewed
  • MAC Address Table Size: 32,000 entries
  • Packet Buffer Size: 2 MB
  • Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable, 442 x 325 x 44 mm, 5.1 kg without brackets
  • Management: UniFi Network 8.0.24+
  • Operating Temperature: -5 to 40u00b0C (23 to 104u00b0F)
  • Certifications: CE, FCC, IC (one listing states NDAA compliant)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Layer 3 switching in a 24-port 1U chassis; 8x 2.5GbE PoE++ ports for multi-gig wireless and workstation uplinks; 400W total PoE budget with up to 60W per port; 2x 10G SFP+ uplinks; 112 Gbps switching capacity and 56 Gbps non-blocking throughput; managed centrally through UniFi Network; list price of $799 USD from Ubiquiti's US store is competitive for L3 PoE++ hardware
  • ✘ Cons: 400W total PoE budget is limited if many high-power PoE++ devices are connected at once; No physical stacking documented, so scaling beyond one unit needs separate management; Port breakdown is described inconsistently across retailer listings, so the official Ubiquiti datasheet should be checked; Reseller prices vary widely (about $799 to $951 USD, plus higher regional prices); Independent hands-on reviews with measured performance were not found; Requires UniFi Network 8.0.24 or later for management
  • Est. Price: $799 - $951

Compare Against

Fortinet FortiSwitch-124F
Fortinet FortiSwitch-124F
★ 0.0 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps (duplex)
  • Forwarding Rate: 190 Mpps (duplex)
  • Ports (breakdown): 24x GbE RJ45 access, 4x 10GbE SFP+ uplink, 1x RJ45 console
  • PoE Budget: None on base 124F (PoE variants 124F-POE and 124F-FPOE are separate models; PoE budget unverified)
  • Layer: L2 managed (FortiLink/FortiGate-managed); no confirmed L3 routing
  • Stacking support: Family-level datasheet references stacking under FortiGate control; 124F-specific limit unverified
  • Form Factor: 1RU rack-mount, fanless
  • Latency: Under 1 microsecond
  • Packet Buffer: 2 MB (reseller listing, unverified against Fortinet datasheet)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Fanless 1RU design suits quiet office and rack deployments; 24 GbE access ports plus 4x 10GbE SFP+ uplinks in one compact chassis; 128 Gbps switching capacity and 190 Mpps forwarding rate; Managed centrally through FortiGate/FortiLink; Lower entry price than many enterprise L2 switches
  • ✘ Cons: Layer 2 only with no confirmed L3 routing; Base model has no PoE; Full management features depend on a FortiGate deployment; Stacking limits and buffer size not confirmed against the official Fortinet datasheet; Street prices vary widely by seller and region
  • Est. Price: $550 - $800

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